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Regulation on neutralization and storage of medical waste and veterinary waste.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2021 Pos. 2245
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste management Drugs Waste disposal Hazardous waste
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 21 December 2021.
Abstract

This Regulation of the Minister of Climate and Environment, which is composed of six articles and three Annexes, lays down acceptable methods of neutralization and conditions for the storage of medical waste and veterinary waste as well as conditions for the treatment of medical waste and veterinary waste, as well as the method of monitoring processes,for which monitoring is necessary to ensure the proper conduct of these processes. Acceptable methods of neutralizing particular types of medical waste and veterinary waste that do not have infectious properties are specified in Annex 1 to the Regulation.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control).

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Basic legislation, Environmental standards, Business/industry/corporations, Integrated management, Standards, Protection of environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste non-domestic sources, Pesticides, Drugs, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2012 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Polluter pays principle, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX