Notification on the import of wastes under control for environmental protection (Product Safety and Inspection: 2021/3). Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 31351, 31st of December 2020. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Authorization/permit Certification Environmental standards Inspection International trade Offences/penalties Procedural matters Waste management Standards Protection of environment 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 2021. Abstract This Notification sets forth procedures and principles of compliance inspection of wastes that will entry to the customs territory of Turkey, in accordance the environmental protection standards. This Notification shall apply to wastes listed in Annex-I. This Notification lays down rules for the requirements of importers for environmental permit and certificate, application procedures for compliance certificate, procedures of compliance inspection, import-prohibited wastes, waste generated in free zone, customs procedures, sanctions and related measures. The import-prohibited wastes are listed in Annex-II/A and Annex-II/B. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Repeals Notification on the import of wastes under control for environmental protection (Product Safety and Inspection: 2019/3). Legislation | Türkiye | 2018 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Environmental standards, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Waste management, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX