The Waste (Amendment) Law, no. 48/I of 2022. Country/Territory Cyprus Document type Legislation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette of Cyprus Republic no. 4885 of 2022, Appendix I. Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Protection of environment Inspection Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Packaging/labelling Standards Waste management Recycling/reuse Waste disposal Geographical area Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract This Law, in order to implement the Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, and to amend the Waste Act, no. 185 of 2011 in its last amended version, provides for the definition of new terms, and for the insertion of a new chapter concerning the reduction of environmental impact of plastic products, which covers the following matters: fishing activities, fishing gear, waste fishing gear, biodegradable plastic, harmonised standards, port reception facility and applicable provisions on waste from fishing vessel, plastic material, single-use plastic products, beverage bottles of recycled material, packaging for sale, waste disposal, costs of the awareness measures, separate collection for recycling, negative impacts on the marine environment resulting from the inappropriate disposal of fishing gear containing plastic. Further amendments concern roles and duties of inspectors and penalties. Full text Greek Website www.cylaw.org References - Legislation Implements Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 2019 Keyword: Pollution control, Waste prevention, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Polluter pays principle, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Waste Law, 2011 (Law No. 185(Ι)/2011). Legislation | Cyprus | 2011 Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Liability/compensation, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX