Ministerial Joint Decree No. 73537/1438 on batteries and accumulators containing certain dangerous substances. Country/Territory Greece Document type Regulation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 781, Part II, 12 September 1995, pp. 9243-9250. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Waste management Recycling/reuse Solid waste Waste disposal Internal trade Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Decree shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The Decree aims at implementing the provisions of articles 12 and 15 (paragraph 2) of Law No. 1650/86 and also aims at harmonizing the Greek legislative framework with the provisions of Council Directive 91/157/EEC on the management of batteries and accumulators containing certain dangerous substances so as to ensure that the collection and recycling of spent batteries and accumulators can help to avoid unnecessary use of raw materials and to achieve environmental protection (article 1). The Decree sets out provisions governing the marketing of batteries and accumulators containing hazardous substances, as well as the treatment, recycling and disposal of waste batteries. Article 4 lays down specific prohibitions on marketing. Article 5 establishes treatment programmes. Full text Greek Website www.et.gr References - Legislation Amended by Ministerial Joint Decree No. 19817/1702 amending Ministerial Joint Decree No. 73537/1438/1995 and establishing and Action Plan for the disposal of batteries and accumulators containing certain dangerous substances. Legislation | Greece | 2000 Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Waste disposal Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Presidential Decree No. 115 replacing Ministerial Joint Decrees Nos. 73537/1438/1995 and 19817/1702/2000 and establishing measures, terms and a programme for the alternative disposal of spent batteries and accumulators. Legislation | Greece | 2004 Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Waste disposal Source: FAO, FAOLEX