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Packaging waste—producer responsibility obligations

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Battery producer compliance schemes

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Classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances prior to implementation of the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008—snapshot [Archived]

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Portable battery obligations

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WEEE—producer compliance schemes

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Waste types and controls—packaging waste

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Packaging waste—producer compliance schemes

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Waste producer responsibility—potential liabilities

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Vehicle producer obligation

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