Packaging Ordinance 1996. Country/Territory Austria Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance by the Ministry for the Environment, Youth and Family on the prevention and recovery of packaging waste and specific waste products, and for the establishment of collection and recovery systems. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste disposal Waste management Recycling/reuse Packaging/labelling Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The Ordinance enters into force on 1 December 1996. Abstract This Ordinance obliges producers of packaging material to either take back and recycle/reuse packaging or deliver it to their retailers or to take part in a collection and recovery system. Special rules apply to major accumulation points and smaller deliverers. Full text German/English Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Waste Management Act. Legislation | Austria | 1990 (2002) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention,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 Amended by Ordinance amending the Packaging Ordinance 1996. Legislation | Austria | 2006 Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Waste disposal, Waste management, International trade, Recycling/reuse, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX