The “Regulation on the Control of Waste Batteries and Accumulators” aims to protect human health and the environment by regulating the management of battery and accumulator waste from production to final disposal. It sets out legal and technical responsibilities for all stakeholders. Producers are obliged to limit the use of hazardous substances in products, ensure proper labeling, establish collection systems, and cover the costs of these systems. Distributors and retailers must collect waste batteries from consumers free of charge and forward them to licensed systems. Municipalities are responsible for providing storage sites, educating the public, and overseeing collection activities. Consumers are expected to separate waste batteries from household waste and deliver them to authorized points.

The regulation enforces mandatory collection through quota and deposit systems. Battery producers must collect and dispose of a percentage of the batteries they place on the market. For accumulators, a deposit system applies, requiring sellers to return a fee to consumers who return used units. The regulation also defines technical requirements for the temporary storage, transport, and recovery of waste. Recovery facilities must obtain environmental licenses, maintain operational records, and follow occupational safety rules. Overall, the regulation offers a comprehensive framework to support sustainable resource use, hazardous material management, and the reduction of environmental pollution.

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