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Notification on import control on controlled wastes with regard to environmental protection (Product safety and Control: 2016/3).

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 29579, 31 December 2015 (4. Mukerrer).
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Certification Hazardous substances Institution International trade 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 2016.
Abstract

This Notification sets forth procedures and principles of control over wastes entering in the customs territory of Turkey, regarding environmental protection. This Notification covers operations of control over wastes listed in Annex-I. The Provincial Directorates of Environment and Urbanization carries out the compliance control in accordance with the procedures set by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. The compliance control includes testing of wastes in accredited laboratories. The import-prohibited wastes are listed in Annex-II/A and B.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Repeals

Notification on the import controls of wastes under control for the protection of environment. (Product safety and Inspection: 2015/3)

Legislation | Türkiye | 2014

Keyword: Internal trade, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Certification, Institution, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX