Environmental Code

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This legislation outlines regulations and provisions concerning the environment, including various physical environments, the protection of natural areas, the conservation of French heritage, the prevention of pollution, the protection of the Antarctic, and the construction of environment-related facilities. It includes provisions for water quality monitoring and regulates the disposal of medical and other hazardous waste categories.

Applicable countryFrance
Topic
Subtopics
Pollutant disposal in water sources
Medical waste disposal
Water quality monitoring
Water quality standards
Original publication18 Nov 2000
Entered into force18 Nov 2000
Latest update2 Sep 2018
Available languages
French Code de l’environnement