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Ordinance on the prevention and recovery of packaging waste and specific waste products.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
1992 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Recycling/reuse Enforcement/compliance Waste management
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 10 Ocotber 1992.
Abstract

The present Ordinance applies to drink packaging in application of the Packaging Ordinance (BGBl. No. 648/1996) and establishes measures for the reduction and reuse of drink packaging waste.

Full text
German/English
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implements

Waste Management Act.

Legislation | Austria | 1990 (2002)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Transboundary movement of waste, Hazardous waste, Recycling/reuse, Soil pollution/quality, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX