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Regulation on packaging which are not the subject to requirements for the content of lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium in packaging.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2015 Pos. 137
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Packaging/labelling Hazardous substances Solid waste Recycling/reuse Waste management
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 28 January 2015.
Abstract

This Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of four articles, establishes types of packaging which are not the subject to requirements for not exceeding the maximum amount of lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium (called heavy metals) in packaging on the level of 100 mg/kg. Such types of packaging are specified in art. 3 and relate to glass packaging for which the maximum amount of heavy metals does not exceed 200 mg/kg and to crates and pallets which are used in the production cycle in a closed and controlled process.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on packaging management and packaging waste.

Legislation | Poland | 2013 (2023)

Keyword: Waste management, Transboundary movement of waste, Offences/penalties, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation on the contents of lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium in packaging.

Legislation | Poland | 2002

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX