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Directive 2008/98/EC on waste

Directive 2008/98/EC on waste. Regulates the waste-cycle, from the health protection point of view, including recycling. Refers to the European Waste Catalogue (EWC), (Directive2000/532/EC). Hazardous waste, its mixing and labelling are covered, waste oils are included. Radioactive waste and decommissioned explosives are excluded.

Glossary Source

JRC EU CBRNe Glossary
( EU Glossary on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive risks )
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/bitstream/JRC128863/JRC128863_01.pdf