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