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Regulation (EC) No. 1980/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a revised Community eco-label award scheme

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 237, 21 September 2000, pp. 1-12
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Environmental planning Environmental fees/charges Institution Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Policy/planning
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 24 September 2000.
Abstract

The objective of the Community eco-label award scheme hereby established is to promote products which have the potential to reduce negative environmental impacts and therefore to contribute to the efficient use of resources and a high level of environmental protection. For the purposes of this Regulation, “product” shall mean any goods or services. However, article 2 (5), in defining the application scope, excludes the application of these provisions to food and drink. The Community eco-label may be awarded to products available in the Community and complying with the essential environmental requirements and the eco-criteria referred to in articles 3 and 4 respectively. The eco-label may not be awarded to substances nor to preparations classified as very toxic, toxic, dangerous to the environment as per Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC. Article 5 regards the elaboration by the Commission of a working plan. To better provide for the enforcement of these provisions, article 13 sets up a European Union Eco-Labelling Board. The following five Annexes are attached: (I) Indicative assessment matrix; (II) Methodological requirements for setting eco-label criteria; (III) Description of the eco-label; (IV) Procedural principles for establishing eco-label criteria; (V) Fees.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 880/92 on a Community eco-label award scheme.

Legislation | European Union | 1992

Keyword: Institution, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Commission Decision 2006/799/EC establishing revised ecological criteria and the related assessment and verification requirements for the award of the Community eco-label to soil improvers.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Fertilizers/nutrients

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on environmental labelling.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2009/894/EC on establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label for wooden furniture.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Community Eco-label Award Scheme Law, 2004 (Law No. N. 189(I)/2004).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2004

Keyword: Institution, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act (2005).

Legislation | Estonia | 2005 (2023)

Keyword: Oil, Natural gas, Nuclear energy, Basic legislation, EIA, Transboundary effects, Authorization/permit, Environmental audit, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Environmental standards, Cultural heritage, Ecological production/organic production, Procedural matters, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Standards, Protection of environment, Harbour, Inland waters, Waterworks, Sewerage, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2004/669/EC establishing revised ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to refrigerators and amending Decision 2000/40/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal relatif à des modalités d’application et à la sanction du règlement (CE) n° 1980/2000 du 17 juillet 2000 établissant un système communautaire révisé d’attribution du label écologique.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2001

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2006/402/EC establishing the Community Eco-label working plan.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental planning, Environmental fees/charges, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2000/728/EC establishing the application and annual fees of the Community Eco-label.

Legislation | European Union | 2000

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2002/18/EC establishing the Community eco-label working plan

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2000/730/EC establishing the European Union Eco-labelling Board and its rules of procedure

Legislation | European Union | 2000

Keyword: Institution, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2000/729/EC on a standard contract covering the terms of use of the Community Eco-label.

Legislation | European Union | 2000

Keyword: Contract/agreement, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation (EC) No. 66/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the EU Ecolabel.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Environmental standards, Institution, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX