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Regulation on the method of determining the total 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. 170
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 31 January 2015.
Abstract

This Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of seven articles, lays down the method of determining the total content of lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium in packaging. Such method is based on laboratory tests of packaging or materials used for the production of packaging, carried out by a laboratory accredited by the appropriate for the type of laboratory accreditation body or by a laboratory with the implemented quality system for the study of metals in packaging or in the materials used for the production of packaging.

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