Used Halogenous Solvents Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 1989 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on the disposal of used halogenous solvents. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste disposal Waste management Hazardous substances Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance enacts the Federal Immission Protection Act of 15 March 1974 (BGBl. I p. 3830). The Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the disposal of used halogenous solvents. The text – consisting of 8 articles – deals with the following aspects: sphere of application, ban on mixing solvents, declaration of use of solvents, marking and labelling penalties and entry into force. One Annex is enclosed. Full text German Website www.bmj.de; www.bgbl.de References - Legislation Implements Federal Immission Protection Act. Legislation | Germany | 1974 Keyword: Basic legislation, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Environmental planning, Monitoring, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX