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Notification on import control of wastes kept under control for the protection of the environment (Product Safety and Inspection: 2023/3).

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No: 32060, 31 December 2022.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Inspection International trade Precautionary principle Protection of environment Radiation Waste management
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Notification enters into force on 1 January 2023.
Abstract

This Notification lays down procedures and principles regarding the conformity control of the wastes listed in Annex-1 that will enter the Turkish customs territory, including free zones, in terms of environmental protection, and determines the wastes that are prohibited from entering the Turkish customs territory. Annex-2/A and Annex-2/B list the wastes which are prohibited from entering the Turkish customs territory, including free zones. The wastes listed in Annex-1 must not contain explosives and radiation, and must not be contaminated in any way with hazardous or import-prohibited wastes or hazardous substances.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr