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Law No. 1650 on the protection for the environment.
Date of text: 1986
Law no. 5037 of 2023. Renaming the Energy Regulatory Authority to the Waste, Energy and Water Regulatory Authority and expanding its scope with responsibilities over water services and urban waste management, strengthening water policy - Modernisation of the legislation on the use and production of electricity from renewable sources through the incorporation of EU Directives 2018/2001 and 2019/944 - More specific provisions for renewable energy sources and environmental protection.
Date of text: 28 March 2023
Law no. 4964/2022 concerning provisions for the simplification of environmental licensing, establishing a framework for the development of Offshore Wind Farms, dealing with the energy crisis, environmental protection and other provisions.
Date of text: 30 July 2022
Law no. 4685 of 2020. Modernisation of environmental legislation, incorporation into Greek legislation of Directives 2018/844 and 2019/692 of the European Parliament and of the Council and other provisions.
Date of text: 07 May 2020
Law no. 4819/2021 on Integrated framework for waste management.
Date of text: 22 July 2021
Law No. 4546 transposing into Greek legislation the EU Directive 2014/89 establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning and other provisions.
Date of text: 11 June 2018
Joint Ministerial Decision 8197/90920 establishing a National Action Plan for the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC and the protection of human beings and the environment.
Date of text: 22 July 2013
Law no. 4736/2020 concerning the incorporation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment.
Date of text: 20 October 2020
Law No. 4122 on the energy performance of buildings, in implementation of Directive No. 2010/31/EU of the European parliament and of the Council and other provisions related thereto.
Date of text: 15 February 2013
Law No. 4042 on the protection of the environment through criminal law, on waste management and other provisions, in compliance with EU Directives 2008/99/EC and 2008/98/EC.
Date of text: 13 February 2012
Law No. 4014 on the environmental licensing of works and activities, regulation of illegal constructions in connection with environmental stability and other provisions falling under the competence of the Ministry of Environment.
Date of text: 20 September 2011
Law No. 3889 on the funding of environmental projects, the Green Fund, approval of Forest Maps and other provisions.
Date of text: 14 October 2010
Law No. 3661 on measures for the reduction of energy consumption of buildings and other provisions related thereto.
Date of text: 19 May 2008
Law No. 3431 on electronic communications and other provisions.
Date of text: 31 January 2006
Law No. 3010 on the harmonization of Law No. 1650/1986 with the Directives 97/11/EC and 96/61/EC, procedure of delimitation and regulation of matters regarding water streams and other provisions.
Date of text: 22 April 2002
Law No. 2965 on the sustainable development of Attica and other provisions.
Date of text: 23 November 2001
Law No. 2545 on Industrial and Enterprise zones and other provisions.
Date of text: 10 December 1997
Law No. 2526 on the establishment and operation of industrial units.
Date of text: 06 August 1997
Law No. 2508 On Sustainable Urban Planning.
Date of text: 13 June 1997
Law No. 1327 ratifying and completing the Legislative Act of 18 June 1982 for the assessment of extraordinary conditions regarding environmental pollution and regulating related matters.
Date of text: 04 February 1983
Legislative Act of 18 June 1982 for the assessment of extraordinary conditions regarding environmental pollution.
Date of text: 16 June 1982
Ministerial Decree No. 265/2002 establishing classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations in compliance with Commission Directives 1999/45/EC and 2001/60/EC.
Date of text: 03 September 2002
Presidential Decree no. 39 of 2023 - Establishment and maintenance of the Register of Environmental Auditors of the Ministry of Environment and Energy and regulation of issues concerning Environmental Auditors.
Date of text: 08 April 2023
Joint Ministerial Decision No. 6164/2018 on the limitation of the emission of certain pollutants into the air by medium-sized combustion plants (transposition into national legislatino of Directive (EU) 2015/2193 of the European Parliament and of the Council (E L 313/1/28.11.2015).
Date of text: 16 March 2018
Ministerial Decision No. 10211/102084 on inspection requirements for the production, storage or movement in Greece of non-authorized plant protection products intended for use in another Member State or in a third country.
Date of text: 04 October 2012
Presidential Decree No. 60 adapting the Greek legislative framework to the provisions of Council Directive 2009/71/EURATOM establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations.
Date of text: 02 May 2012
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 339 establishing the supporting documentation, procedures and remaining details on the characterization and delimitation of Integrated Tourist Development Areas, pursuant to paragraph 4, article 29 of Law No. 2545/1997.
Date of text: 13 March 2012
Ministerial Decree No. 1958 classifying works and activities of the public and private sector into categories, pursuant to article 1, paragraph 4 of Law No. 4014/2011.
Date of text: 13 January 2012
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 52167/4683 adapting the Greek legislative frame with the provisions of Commission Directive 2010/61/EU.
Date of text: 03 January 2012
Ministerial Decree No. H.P. 14122/549/Ε.103 establishing measures for a better ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe, in compliance with the provisions of Directive 2008/50/EC.
Date of text: 24 March 2011
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 35043/2524 adapting the Greek legislative frame with the provisions of EU Directive 2008/68/EC on the inland transport of dangerous goods.
Date of text: 01 September 2010
Presidential Decree No. 148 on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage - Compliance with Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Date of text: 28 September 2009
Ministerial Joint Decision No. 73 amending Presidential Order No. 445/1983 in compliance with Council Directive 2006/139/EC.
Date of text: 27 July 2007
Ministerial Decree No. HP 22306/1075/E103 establishing objectives, target values and assessments thresholds regarding the concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air, in compliance with Directive 2004/107/EC.
Date of text: 29 May 2007
Ministerial Decree No. 437/2005 harmonizing the Greek legislative frame with Directive 2004/42/CE on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC.
Date of text: 24 October 2006
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 107017 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment in compliance with Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Date of text: 28 August 2006
Ministerial Joint Decision No. 11764/653 on public access to environmental information and repealing MJD No. 77921/1440/1995.
Date of text: 16 March 2006
Ministerial Decree No. 38639/2017 establishing measures and terms for the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms, in compliance with Council Directive 2001/18/EC.
Date of text: 21 September 2005
Ministerial Joint Decree No. Η.Π. 54409/2632 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading, in compliance with Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Date of text: 27 December 2004
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 389/2003 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Directive 2003/34/EC, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (substances classified as carcinogens, mutagens or substances toxic to reproduction - CMR).
Date of text: 02 February 2004
Ministerial Joint Decision No. H.P. 50910/2727 on hazardous waste handling and disposal. National and Regional Waste Management Plans.
Date of text: 16 December 2003
Ministerial Decision No. 319 modifying Presidential Order No. 445 in harmonization with EU Directive 2003/11/EC.
Date of text: 12 December 2003
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 123/2003 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Directive 2002/61/EC, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (azocolourants).
Date of text: 14 July 2003
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 121/2003 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Commission Directive 2003/2/EC, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of arsenic.
Date of text: 14 July 2003
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 122/2003 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Commission Directive 2003/3/EC, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of “blue colourant”.
Date of text: 14 July 2003
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 515/2002 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Directive 2002/45/EC, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (short-chain chlorinated paraffins).
Date of text: 02 April 2003
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 491/2002 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Commission Directive 2001/90/EC, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (creosote).
Date of text: 02 April 2003
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 516/2002 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Commission Directive 2001/91/EC, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (hexachloroethane).
Date of text: 02 April 2003
Ministerial Joint Decree No. H.P. 11014/703/F104 establishing the preliminary process of environmental impact assessment and approval of environmental terms pursuant to article 4 of Law No. 1650/1986 as amended with article 2 of Law No. 3010/2002 and other provisions.
Date of text: 14 March 2003
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 475/2002 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Commission Directive 2002/62/EC, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (organostannic compounds).
Date of text: 11 February 2003
Ministerial Joint Decree No. Η.P. 29407/3508 establishing measures and terms for the landfill of waste.
Date of text: 10 December 2002
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 195 amending certain provisions of Ministerial Decree No. 508/91, in compliance with Commission Directive 2001/58/EC relating with the system of specific information relating to dangerous preparations.
Date of text: 09 July 2002
Ministerial Joint Decree No. Φ42/18960/1446 amending the Greek legislative frame with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail, in compliance with the provisions of Council Directive 96/49/EC as amended.
Date of text: 15 June 2001
Ministerial Joint Decision No. 5697/590 establishing measures for the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.
Date of text: 16 March 2000
Ministerial Decision No. F15/5242/248 establishing the documentation needed for granting license to establish industrial units, in accordance with Law No. 2526/97.
Date of text: 19 February 1998
Ministerial Decision No. F15/5241/247 establishing the documentation needed for granting special license to establish industrial units, in accordance with provisions of article 4, Law No. 2526/97.
Date of text: 19 February 1998
Ministerial Decision No. F15/5239/245 establishing the documentation needed for obtaining a license for the activities prescribed in Law No. 2526/97.
Date of text: 19 February 1998
Ministerial Decision No. F15/5240/246 establishing a Declaration Form to be filled out by applicants, in accordance with provisions of article 5, Law No. 2526/97.
Date of text: 19 February 1998
Ministerial Joint Decision No. 19396/1546 on hazardous waste handling and disposal.
Date of text: 08 July 1997
Ministerial Joint Decision No. 69728/824 on solid waste handling and disposal.
Date of text: 16 May 1996
Ministerial Decree No. 17/95 laying down the principles for assessment of risks to man and the environment of substances notified in accordance with Council Directive 67/548/EEC and in compliance with Commission Directive 93/67/EEC.
Date of text: 29 June 1995
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 378/94 on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances in compliance with Council Directive 67/548/EEC.
Date of text: 31 August 1994
Presidential Decree No. 243 laying down the veterinary rules for the disposal and processing of animal waste, for its placing on the market and for the prevention of pathogens in feedstuffs of animal or fish origin, in compliance with Council Directive 90/667/EEC.
Date of text: 09 June 1993
Ministerial Decree No. 508/91 completing Ministerial Decree No. 1197/89 relating to dangerous preparations and substances, in compliance with Commission Directive 91/155/EEC.
Date of text: 15 October 1991
Ministerial Decree No. 12651 implementing Council Directive 70/220/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by gases from positive-ignition engines of motor vehicles.
Date of text: 29 August 1984
Presidential Order No. 446 on detergents and control methods for the biodegradation of surfactants in compliance with Council Directives Nos. 73/404/EEC and 73/405/EEC.
Date of text: 02 November 1983
Presidential Order No. 445 relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations, in accordance with EU Directives Nos. 76/769/EΕC and 79/663/EEC.
Date of text: 02 November 1983
Ministerial Decree No. ΟΙΚ. 1192 on the approval and implementation of the Technical Directives by the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) as regards the Energy Performance of Buildings.
Date of text: 18 April 2012
Ministerial Decree No. 15277 on the specification of procedures for the approval of environmental terms, as established by the legislation on forestry, concerning projects or activities of the First or Second Category as established by Ministerial Decree No. 1958/2012, pursuant to article 12 of Law No. 4014/2011.
Date of text: 23 March 2012
Ministerial Decree No. OIK. 911 setting forth the terms, conditions and procedure for establishing green roofs on buildings.
Date of text: 09 January 2012
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 52546 establishing the Special Inter-divisional Association for the management of solid waste in the metropolitan area of the Attica region.
Date of text: 16 December 2011
Ministerial Decree No. 287/2010 aligning Decree No. 437/2005 with Directive 2008/112/EC amending Council Directives 76/768/EEC, 88/378/EEC, 1999/13/EC and Directives 2000/53/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2004/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council in order to adapt them to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures.
Date of text: 03 November 2010
Ministerial Joint Decree No. AS 4.1/OIK.45573/3719 amending Ministerial Joint Decree No. F42/18960/1446, in compliance with the provisions of Council Directive 2006/90/EC.
Date of text: 07 August 2008
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 47368/2522 amending Presidential Decree No. 104/1999 as regards the transport of dangerous goods by road, in compliance with the provisions of Commission Directives 2003/28/EC, 2004/111/ΕC and 2006/89/ΕC adapting for the fourth, fifth and sixth time respectively to technical progress Council Directive 94/55/EC.
Date of text: 31 March 2008
Ministerial Decree No. 258/2007 amending Decree No. 378/94 on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances, in compliance with Council Directive 2006/102/EC “adapting Directive 67/548/EEC on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances, by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania”.
Date of text: 05 September 2007
Ministerial Decree No. 253/2007 amending Decree No. 265/2002, in compliance with Council Directive 2006/96/EC adapting certain Directives in the field of free movement of goods, by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania. Adaption of Directive 1999/45/EC only.
Date of text: 03 September 2007
Ministerial Decree No. 126884 establishing the procedure for environmental licencing and content of environmental studies on the installations of antennas stations on land, according to article 31, paragraph of 18 law No. 3431/2006.
Date of text: 05 March 2007
Ministerial Decree No. 40/2006 amending Presidential Order No. 445 in compliance with Council Directive 2005/59/EC amending for the 28th time Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (toluene and trichlorobenzene).
Date of text: 02 June 2006
Ministerial Decree No. 270/2005 complementing Decree No. 265/2002 concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations, in compliance with Commission Directives 1999/45/EC and 2001/60/EC.
Date of text: 21 December 2005
Ministerial Decree No. 870 on the approval of the economic Regulation of the Management Agency of Zakynthos National Marine Park.
Date of text: 07 January 2005
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 47368/2522 amending Presidential Decree No. 104/1999 as regards the transport of dangerous goods by road, in compliance with the provisions of Commission Directive 2001/7/EC.
Date of text: 04 August 2004
Presidential Decree No. 115 replacing Ministerial Joint Decrees Nos. 73537/1438/1995 and 19817/1702/2000 and establishing measures, terms and a programme for the alternative disposal of spent batteries and accumulators.
Date of text: 05 March 2004
Presidential Decree No 82 replacing Ministerial Joint Decree No. 98012/2001/1996 and establishing measures and terms on the alternative disposal of waste lubricant oils.
Date of text: 25 February 2004
Ministerial Joint Decision No. H.P. 37111/2021 establishing briefing and participative procedures for citizens about the approval of the environmental terms of certain works and activities according to paragraph 2, article 5 of Law 1650/86 as amended by article 3 of law No. 3010/2002.
Date of text: 26 September 2003
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 82/2003 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Commission Directive 1999/77/EC, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (asbestos).
Date of text: 14 July 2003
Cabinet Decree No. 5/27.2.2003 approving the National Program for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (2000-2010), in compliance with article 3 of Law No. 3017/2002.
Date of text: 27 February 2003
Ministerial Decree No. 15393/2332 on the classification of public and private works and projects into categories, in compliance with Law No. 1650/1986 as amended by article 1 of Law No. 3010/2002.
Date of text: 05 August 2002
Ministerial Decree No. 34/2002 relating to limit and guide values for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter and lead in ambient air.
Date of text: 30 May 2002
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 73368/3230/2000/2001 adapting the Greek legislative framework to the provisions of Directive 2000/61/EC amending Council Directive 94/55/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road.
Date of text: 22 March 2002
Ministerial Joint Decree No. F 4.2/73358/5309 amending and completing Ministerial Joint Decree No. F42/18960/1446, in compliance with the provisions of Council Directive 2000/62/EC.
Date of text: 12 February 2002
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 388/2001 harmonizing the national legislation with Commission Directives 2000/21/EC, 2000/32/EC and 2000/33/EC.
Date of text: 31 January 2002
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 21736/2092/99 adapting the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 104/1999 to the provisions of as regards the transport of dangerous goods by road, in accordance with Commission Directive 1999/47/EC.
Date of text: 07 September 2001
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 651/2000 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Directive 1999/43/EC amending for the 17th time Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations.
Date of text: 19 March 2001
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 553/2000 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Commission Directive 1999/51/EC adapting to technical progress for the fifth time Annex I to Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximations of the laws, regulations, and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (tin, PCP and cadmium).
Date of text: 25 January 2001
Ministerial Joint Decree No. F 2/21099/1700/2000 amending Presidential Decree No. 104/1999 as regards the transport of dangerous goods by road, in accordance with Commission Directive 96/86/EC.
Date of text: 31 March 2000
Ministerial Decree No. 677/99 amending M.D. No. 378/94 in compliance with Commission Directive 98/73/EC adapting to technical progress for the 24th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.
Date of text: 08 March 2000
Ministerial Decree No. 455/1998 amending Ministerial Decree No. 378/94, in compliance with EU Directive 96/54/EC.
Date of text: 22 December 1998
Ministerial Decree No. 71538/2868 accepting the revised edition (1995) of the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).
Date of text: 20 August 1997
Ministerial Decision No. OIK 82742 delegating the General Secretaries of Prefectures to approve environmental terms on certain works or activities.
Date of text: 15 September 1996
Ministerial Joint Decision No. 84230 amending and complementing the provisions of MJD No. 69269/5387.
Date of text: 12 September 1996
Ministerial Decision No. OIK 84229 delegating the General Secretaries of Prefectures to approve environmental terms on certain works or activities.
Date of text: 12 September 1996
Ministerial Decision No. 75797 /3131 delegating the General Secretaries of Region to approve environmental terms on certain works or activities.
Date of text: 09 July 1996
Ministerial Decision No. 47159 delegating the General Secretaries of Prefectures to approve environmental terms on certain works or activities.
Date of text: 06 June 1996
Ministerial Joint Decision No. 30557 amending and complementing the provisions of MJD No. 69269/5387.
Date of text: 13 February 1996
Ministerial Joint Decision No. 82742 assigning the approval of environmental terms on certain works to the General Secretaries of Prefectures.
Date of text: 19 September 1995
Ministerial Decision No. 24635 delegating the General Secretaries of Prefectures to approve environmental terms on certain works or activities.
Date of text: 25 August 1995
Ministerial Decision No. 21631 delegating the General Secretaries of Prefectures to approve environmental terms on certain works or activities.
Date of text: 13 July 1995
Ministerial Decree No. 170/1995 adapting to technical progress for the 20th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances in compliance with Commission directive 93/101/EC of 11 November 1993 (Reprint).
Date of text: 29 June 1995
Ministerial Decree No. 6765/511 amending Ministerial Decree No. 28433/2448, as amended by Ministerial Decree No. 33976/3189, relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles, in compliance with the provisions of Council Directive 94/12/EC.
Date of text: 03 March 1995
Ministerial Joint Decision No. 95209 transferring competences for approval of environmental terms of certain activities.
Date of text: 16 November 1994
Ministerial Joint Decision No. 1661 amending and complementing the provisions of MJD No. 69269/5387.
Date of text: 05 October 1994
Ministerial Decree No. 33976/3189/93 amending Ministerial Decree No. 28433/2448 of 1992 which relates to the measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles, in compliance with the provisions of Council Directive 93/59/EEC.
Date of text: 07 October 1993
Ministerial Decree No. 11824 establishing special measures for the assessment of ambient air pollution in the area of the city of Athens.
Date of text: 14 May 1993
Ministerial Decree No. 28433/2448 establishing measures to be taken against air pollution by gases from engines of motor vehicles, in compliance with EU Directives Nos. 88/76/CΕE, 88/436/CΕE, 89/458/CΕE, 89/491/CΕE and 91/441/CEΕ.
Date of text: 02 July 1992
Ministerial Decision No. 80568/4225/91 on Methods, Conditions and Restrictions for the use in agriculture of sludge from domestic and municipal waste water treatment.
Date of text: 22 March 1991
Joint Ministerial Decision 69269/5387. Classification of certain works and activities, content of Environmental Impact Assessments, determination of the content of Special Environmental Studies and other related provisions according to Law 1650/1986.
Date of text: 24 October 1990
Ministerial Decree No. 1197/89 relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations, in compliance with Council Directive 88/379/EEC and Commission Directive 89/178/EEC.
Date of text: 09 August 1990
Ministerial Decree No. 74801/2069 on the issuance of the ADR Certificate of approval for vehicles carrying certain dangerous goods.
Date of text: 17 May 1990
Ministerial Decree No. 50941/40 on the carriage of dangerous goods.
Date of text: 05 January 1990
Ministerial Decree No. 73 amending Decree No. 265/2002 establishing classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations, in compliance with Commission Directive 2006/8/EC.
Date of text: 02 June 2006
Ministerial Decree No. 108114 establishing the procedure and terms for the implementation of the provisions of Ministerial Decree No. 265/2002 relating to classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.
Date of text: 30 July 2003
Ministerial Decree No. 152/1994 amending Decree No. 1197/89 relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations, in compliance with Council Directive 92/32/EEC.
Date of text: 12 December 1994
Law No. 3422 ratifying the Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters.
Date of text: 13 December 2005
Law No. 3233 ratifying the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Date of text: 18 February 2004
Law No. 2540 ratifying the Convention on environmental impact assessment in a transboundary context.
Date of text: 10 December 1997
Law no. 2262 of 1994. Ratification of the amendment made at Copenhagen on 28-25 November 1992 of the Montreal Protocol of 1987, ratified by Law no. 1818 of 1988, concerning substances that deplete the ozone layer.
Date of text: 30 November 1994
Law No. 1818 ratifying the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985) and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (1987).
Date of text: 14 November 1988
Law No. 1741 ratifying the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR, Geneva, 1957).
Date of text: 21 December 1987
Law No. 1374 ratifying the Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution.
Date of text: 05 July 1983
Law No. 3176 ratifying the Rotterdam Convention on the prior informed consent procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade.
Date of text: 28 August 2003
Joint Ministerial Decision No. 5688/2018 amending Annexes of Law No. 4014/2011 (A 209), in accordance with Directive 2014/52/EU amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of impact of certain public and private projects on the environment of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014.
Date of text: 12 March 2018
Ministerial Decree No. oik. 17550 amending Ministerial Joint Decree No. 52546/2011 establishing the Special Inter-divisional Association for the management of solid waste in the metropolitan area of the Attica region.
Date of text: 04 May 2012
Ministerial Joint Decree No. OIK. 52280/4720 completing Ministerial Joint Decree No. 35043/2524 and establishing the procedure for the certification of expert Advisers as regards the safe transport of dangerous goods.
Date of text: 09 November 2011
Ministerial Decree No. 126880 completing Ministerial Decree No. 15393/2332 of 2002.
Date of text: 02 March 2007
Ministerial Decree No. 145799 completing Ministerial Decree No. 15393/2332/2002.
Date of text: 04 July 2005
Ministerial Decree No. 129079 completing Ministerial Decree No. 15393/2332/2002.
Date of text: 08 September 2004
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 201/2002 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Directive 2001/41/EC, relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations, as regards substances classified as carcinogens, mutagens or toxic.
Date of text: 09 July 2002
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 41/2002 amending Ministerial Joint Decree No. 378/94 in compliance with Commission Directive 2001/59/EC adapting to technical progress for the 28th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.
Date of text: 06 June 2002
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 652/2000 amending Ministerial Joint Decree No. 378/94 in compliance with Commission Directive 98/98/EC adapting to technical progress for the 25th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.
Date of text: 19 March 2001
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 130/2000 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Council Directive 94/27/EC amending for the 12th time Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations.
Date of text: 07 June 2000
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 690/99 amending article 32 of M.D. No. 378/94 in compliance with Council Directive 67/548/EEC as amended and in force.
Date of text: 08 March 2000
Ministerial Decree No. 4179/346 aligning the Greek legislative frame with the provisions of Directive 98/69/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/220/EEC.
Date of text: 01 January 2000
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 93/1999 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83, in compliance with Directive 97/56/EC amending for the 16th time Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations.
Date of text: 28 April 1999
Ministerial Decree No. 511/98 amending Decree No. 378/94 in compliance with Commission Directive 97/69/EC adapting to technical progress for the 23rd time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.
Date of text: 10 February 1999
Ministerial Decree No. 537/98 amending Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Commission Directive 97/64/EC concerning restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations.
Date of text: 10 February 1999
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 482/98 amending Decree No. 378/94 in compliance with Commission Directive 96/56/EC.
Date of text: 22 December 1998
Ministerial Decree No. 54/1998 amending Presidential Order No. 445, in compliance with EU Directives 96/55/EC, 97/10/ EC and 97/16/ EC and establishing the competent authority.
Date of text: 08 April 1998
Ministerial Decree No. 38377/3077 complying with the provisions of Council Directive 96/69/EC relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles.
Date of text: 26 February 1997
Ministerial Decree No. 29086/2294 aligning the Greek legislative frame with the provisions of Commission Directive 96/44/EC of 1 July 1996 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/220/EEC relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles.
Date of text: 23 December 1996
Ministerial Decree No. 995/1996 adapting to technical progress for the 21st time Council Directive 67/548/EEC relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances in compliance with Commission Directive 94/69/EC.
Date of text: 25 November 1996
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 146/1996 amending Ministerial Joint Decree No. 364/95 as regards its entry into force.
Date of text: 07 May 1996
Ministerial Joint Decree No. 364/1995 amending Annex I to Presidential Order No. 445/83 in compliance with Council Directive 94/60/EC.
Date of text: 29 November 1995
Ministerial Decree No. 31780/2522 supplementing Ministerial Decree No. 33976/3189 of 1993 as regards the measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles, in compliance with the provisions of Council Directive 93/59/EEC.
Date of text: 18 October 1995
Ministerial Decree No. 47/1995 amending Decree No. 508/1991, in compliance with Commission Directive 93/112/EC.
Date of text: 02 May 1995
Ministerial Decree No. F 42/60741/1028 amending and supplementing Ministerial Decree No. 28433/2448 of 1992.
Date of text: 25 March 1995