Regulation establishing the list of priority substances. Country/Territory Poland Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2016 Pos. 681 Subject Water Keyword Pollution control Water quality standards Hazardous substances Freshwater pollution Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation entered into force on 2 June 2016. Abstract The purpose of this Regulation of the Minister of Environment is to ensure protection of waters. This Regulation establishes the list of priority substances in the field of water policy. The list is laid down in the Annex and contains 45 types of substances. The substances can be identified by a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number and by European Union (UE) number. The list contains indication if the given substance has been identified as priority dangerous. Full text Polish Website isap.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implements Water Law. Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2005) Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy. Legislation | European Union | 2000 (2014) Keyword: Marine pollution, Potable water, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Surface water, Groundwater, Water quality standards, Water conservation zone, Registration, River basin institution, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Right to water, Transboundary effects, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Pesticides, Human rights, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy. Legislation | Poland | 2011 Keyword: Pollution control, Water quality standards, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX