EU32000D0532Enacted

Commission Decision of 3 May 2000 replacing Decision 94/3/EC establishing a list of wastes pursuant to Article 1(a) of Council Directive 75/442/EEC on waste and Council Decision 94/904/EC establishing a list of hazardous waste pursuant to Article 1(4) of Council Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste (notified under document number C(2000) 1147) (2000/532/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Dir

Jurisdiction:
European Union
Type:
Labeling · Other
Last action:
Jan 1, 2000
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Commission Decision 2000/532/EC establishes the EU Waste List (EWC), a foundational classification system that categorizes all waste streams by type and hazard status; this enables downstream EPR, recycling, and circular-economy policy implementation by providing uniform waste definitions and hazard designations across member states.

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