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Regulation on packaging and packaging waste.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Regulation prescribes complete measures and standards aimed to regulate the handling of packaging and packaging waste, and particularly regarding to the: obligations of the producer, importer, packaging manufacturer and seller in the course of production, traffic and use of packaging and packaging waste; informing the producer and consumer on the important characteristics of the product and of the packaging; method of payment of compensation for packaging and packaging waste; collecting and management of the packaging and packaging waste; return of used products and packaging for reuse (recycling); payment of compensation for recoverable waste after using the product; purpose and use of means collected from compensations paid for packaging and packaging waste.
The provisions of this Regulation refers to all packaging and all packaging waste.
The provisions of this Regulation do not refer to management of packaging waste made from hazardous substances.
The Annex is an integral part of this Regulation.
Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Pravilnik o ambalaži i ambalažnom otpadu.
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
Implements