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Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer Regulations, 2002 (Legal Notice 292 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Ozone layer Emissions Hazardous substances Authorization/permit Inspection Offences/penalties Recycling/reuse Internal trade International trade
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

These regulations aim at controlling the production, importation, exportation, placing on the market, use, recovery, recycling and reclamation as well as the destruction of the substances listed in Annexes I and II. These are substances which deplete the ozone layer. In particular, the production and the placing on the market of the substances referred to in regulations 5 and 6 shall be prohibited. Further provisions concern the importation and exportation of controlled substances as well as related authorizations and licences. Regulation 16 applies to the recovery of used controlled substances. The competent authority shall carry out inspections and shall also conduct random checks on imports of controlled substances. Regulations 21 and 22 concern offences and penalties.

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