Regulation on veterinary wastes.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Classification/declassification Hazardous waste Waste disposal Transport/storage Waste management

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Regulation entered into force on 27 January 2011.

Abstract

The present Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of nine paragraphs, establishes detailed way of dealing with veterinary wastes, consisting of classification (par. 2), collection (par. 3 and 4), storage (par. 5 and 6) and transportation (par. 7) of veterinary wastes. For the purposes of these provisions veterinary wastes are divided into three categories: infectious wastes, dangerous wastes and other wastes. Therefore, during collection the veterinary wastes should be classified into one of the specified category, and then stored in the way depending on the category.

Full text

Polish

Website

isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Wastes Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2010)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX