Regulation No. 271 form 30 October 2012 on packaging and packaging waste. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette of the Republic of Bulgaria 85/2012 Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Pollution control Packaging/labelling Recycling/reuse Data collection/reporting Geographical area Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette (with the exception of articles 23, 24 and 25 that will enter into force on 1 January 2013). Abstract This Regulation sets various updated requirements for packaging and packaging materials that are placed on the market, as well as for the separate collection of such materials, their necessary reuse and recycle quota and process, minimum percentage of recovery, creation and/or disposal of such waste. Full text Bulgarian Website www.moew.government.bg References - Legislation Implements Law on waste management. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2012 Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Processing/handling, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Ordinance on Packaging and Packaging Waste. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2004 (2005) Keyword: Pollution control, Packaging/labelling, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX