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Law no. 4736/2020 concerning the incorporation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette no. 200/A of 2020.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Access-to-information Cooperative/producer organization Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Environmental audit Environmental fees/charges EIA Offences/penalties Protection of environment Recycling/reuse Standards Waste disposal Waste management Aquaculture Fishing gear/fishing method Marine pollution Fishery management and conservation Beverages Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Potable water Vending Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Law provides for the incorporation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment and therefore establishes measures to prevent the impact of plastic products on the environment and in particular on the aquatic environment, to prevent human health and to promote the transition to the circular economy with innovative and sustainable business models, products and materials, thus contributing to the development of the economy. The Law applies to single-use plastic products listed in Annexes I and II, products made from oxo-degradable plastic and fishing gear containing plastic. The Law defines the following relevant terms: plastic material; single-use plastic product; oxo-degradable plastic; fishing gear; fishing gear waste; market availability; harmonised standard; waste; extended producer responsibility programme; producer; separate collection; processing; packaging; biodegradable plastic; tobacco products.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.e-nomothesia.gr

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment.

Legislation | European Union | 2019

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste prevention, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Polluter pays principle, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law no. 4964/2022 concerning provisions for the simplification of environmental licensing, establishing a framework for the development of Offshore Wind Farms, dealing with the energy crisis, environmental protection and other provisions.

Legislation | Greece | 2022

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Renewable energy, Transport/storage, Framework law, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Climate change, Financing, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Protection of environment, Recycling/reuse, Risk assessment/management, Sustainable development, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Flood, Marine area, Tourism, Land-use planning, Aquaculture, Agro-forestry, Classification/declassification, Ecosystem preservation, Forest fires, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, National parks, Animal production, Packaging/labelling, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX