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