Council Directive of 12 December 1991 on hazardous waste

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This document outlines a standardized framework of procedures for the management and disposal of hazardous wastes, which specifically include pharmaceutical and medical wastes.

Applicable countriesBelgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden
Topic
Subtopic
Medical waste disposal
Original publication19 Nov 2008
Entered into force22 Nov 2008
Latest update22 Nov 2008
Available languages
English Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives
Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security
International Disease and Events Analysis