Legal framework

Legal framework

The European & Greek Legislation

European Directives

Greek Legislation

  • Law 4819 (Integrated framework for waste management – Incorporation of Directives 2018/851 and 2018/852 of the European Parliament and of the European Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste and Directive 94/62 /EC on packages and packaging waste, organizational framework of the Hellenic Recycling Agency, provisions for plastic products and the protection of the natural environment, spatial/urban planning, energy regulation and relevant urgent regulations)
  • Law 4496 (Amendment of Law 2939/2001 on the alternative management of packaging and other products, adaptation to Directive 2015/720/EU, regulation of issues of the Hellenic Recycling Organization and other provisions)
  • Joint Ministerial Decision no. 181504/2016 (Establishment, content and management system of the Producer National Registry (EMPA). Definition of the registration process of producers, within the framework the alternative management of packaging and other products)
  • Joint Ministerial Decision EP (Incorporation of European Directive 19/2012/EC into the Greek law)
  • Law 4042/2012 (Protection of the environment through criminal law. Establishment of EOAN (Hellenic Recycling Agency)
  • Decision 133480 (Government Official Gazette 2711 / 2011) (Definition of rules, terms and conditions for the alternative management of electrical and electronic equipment waste (WEEE), in compliance with the provisions of Directive 2012/19/EC “on electrical and electronic waste electronic equipment (WEEE)” of the European Parliament and of the European Council of 4 July 2012 and other provisions)
  • Law 3854/2010 (Amendment of Law 2939/2001 on the alternative management of packaging and other products)
  • Presidential Decree 15/2006 (Amendment of Presidential Decree 117/2004 pursuant to the provisions of Directive 2003/108 amending Directive 2002/96 on WEEE (professional)
  • Joint Ministerial Decision 112145/24.12.2004 on separate reference to monetary contribution
  • Presidential Decree 117/2004 Measures, terms and program for the alternative management of WEEE, as per the provisions of Directives 2002/95 (restriction of the use of hazardous substances in WEEE) and 2002/96 (WEEE)
  • Law 2939/01 (Solid Waste Management and producer liability)

Decisions

System Approvals Publications