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