{"api_version":"v1","resource":"regulations","count":9,"limit":25,"offset":0,"data_basis_legend":{"model":"Model/desk estimate — retains model status","company_reported":"Company-reported, not independently verified","verified":"Independently verified / government source","missing":"No sourced value — unknown, not zero"},"data":[{"slug":"commission-regulation-eu-2023-2055","jurisdiction":"EU","regulation_level":"eu","regulation_type":"Microplastics / polymeric infill","legal_status":"Directly applicable EU rule","effective_date":"2031-10-17","official_url":"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32023R2055","applies_countries":["austria","belgium","bulgaria","croatia","cyprus","czechia","denmark","estonia","finland","france","germany","greece","hungary","ireland","italy","latvia","lithuania","luxembourg","malta","netherlands","poland","portugal","romania","slovakia","slovenia","spain","sweden"],"translations":{"title":{"de":"Verordnung (EU) 2023/2055 der Kommission","en":"Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055","fr":"Règlement (UE) 2023/2055 de la Commission","nl":"Verordening (EU) 2023/2055 van de Commissie"},"topic":{"de":"Mikroplastik / polymeres Infill","en":"Microplastics / polymeric infill","fr":"Microplastiques / remplissage polymère","nl":"Microplastics / polymere infill"},"summary":{"de":"Nach der Übergangsfrist ist das Inverkehrbringen von polymerem Infill für Kunstrasen-Sportflächen in der EU beschränkt; bestehende Plätze selbst sind nicht verboten.","en":"After the transition, placing polymeric infill for synthetic sports surfaces on the EU market is restricted; existing pitches are not themselves banned.","fr":"Après la période de transition, la mise sur le marché de l’UE de remplissage polymère pour surfaces sportives synthétiques est restreinte ; les terrains existants ne sont pas eux-mêmes interdits.","nl":"Na de overgangsperiode is het in de handel brengen van polymere infill voor kunstgras-sportvelden in de EU beperkt; bestaande velden zelf zijn niet verboden."},"key_date_note":{"en":"2031-10-17"}},"last_reviewed":"2026-09-23","updated_at":"2026-09-24T14:30:09.082261+00:00"},{"slug":"waste-framework-directive-2008-98-ec-article-6-national-implementation","jurisdiction":"EU","regulation_level":"eu","regulation_type":"End-of-Waste","legal_status":"No artificial-turf-specific EU-wide EoW criteria identified","effective_date":null,"official_url":"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:02008L0098-20240218","applies_countries":["austria","belgium","bulgaria","croatia","cyprus","czechia","denmark","estonia","finland","france","germany","greece","hungary","ireland","italy","latvia","lithuania","luxembourg","malta","netherlands","poland","portugal","romania","slovakia","slovenia","spain","sweden"],"translations":{"title":{"de":"Abfallrahmenrichtlinie 2008/98/EG Artikel 6 + nationale Umsetzung","en":"Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC Article 6 + national implementation","fr":"Directive-cadre déchets 2008/98/CE article 6 + transposition nationale","nl":"Kaderrichtlijn Afvalstoffen 2008/98/EG artikel 6 + nationale implementatie"},"topic":{"de":"Ende der Abfalleigenschaft","en":"End-of-Waste","fr":"Sortie du statut de déchet","nl":"Einde-afvalstatus"},"summary":{"de":"Das Ende der Abfalleigenschaft erfordert einen bestimmten Verwendungszweck, einen Markt/Nachfrage, Einhaltung von Produktrecht/technischen Anforderungen und keine insgesamt nachteiligen Umwelt-/Gesundheitsfolgen. Nationale oder Einzelfallkriterien können gelten.","en":"EoW requires specific use, a market/demand, product-law/technical compliance, and no overall adverse environmental/health impact. National or case-by-case criteria may apply.","fr":"La sortie du statut de déchet exige un usage spécifique, un marché/une demande, la conformité au droit des produits/aux exigences techniques et l’absence d’effets globaux nocifs sur l’environnement/la santé. Des critères nationaux ou au cas par cas peuvent s’appliquer.","nl":"Einde-afval vereist een specifiek gebruik, een markt/vraag, naleving van productwetgeving/technische eisen en geen algehele nadelige gevolgen voor milieu/gezondheid. Nationale of individuele criteria kunnen gelden."},"key_date_note":{"en":""}},"last_reviewed":"2026-09-23","updated_at":"2026-09-24T14:30:09.082261+00:00"},{"slug":"regulation-eu-2024-1157","jurisdiction":"EU","regulation_level":"eu","regulation_type":"Cross-border waste shipment","legal_status":"EU framework","effective_date":"2026-05-21","official_url":"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1157/oj","applies_countries":["austria","belgium","bulgaria","croatia","cyprus","czechia","denmark","estonia","finland","france","germany","greece","hungary","ireland","italy","latvia","lithuania","luxembourg","malta","netherlands","poland","portugal","romania","slovakia","slovenia","spain","sweden"],"translations":{"title":{"de":"Verordnung (EU) 2024/1157","en":"Regulation (EU) 2024/1157","fr":"Règlement (UE) 2024/1157","nl":"Verordening (EU) 2024/1157"},"topic":{"de":"Grenzüberschreitende Abfallverbringung","en":"Cross-border waste shipment","fr":"Transfert transfrontalier de déchets","nl":"Grensoverschrijdende overbrenging van afval"},"summary":{"de":"Die meisten Bestimmungen gelten ab dem 21. Mai 2026; der tatsächliche Weg hängt von Abfalleinstufung, Zusammensetzung, Bestimmungsort und Verfahren ab.","en":"Most provisions apply from 21 May 2026; actual route depends on waste classification, composition, destination and procedure.","fr":"La plupart des dispositions s’appliquent à partir du 21 mai 2026 ; la filière réelle dépend de la classification du déchet, de sa composition, de la destination et de la procédure.","nl":"De meeste bepalingen gelden vanaf 21 mei 2026; de feitelijke route hangt af van afvalclassificatie, samenstelling, bestemming en procedure."},"key_date_note":{"en":"2026-05-21"}},"last_reviewed":"2026-09-23","updated_at":"2026-09-24T14:30:09.082261+00:00"},{"slug":"uk-reach-gb-eu-reach-in-northern-ireland","jurisdiction":"GB","regulation_level":"national","regulation_type":"Microplastics / polymeric infill","legal_status":"Split regime","effective_date":null,"official_url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-reach-rationale-for-priorities/rationale-for-prioritising-substances-in-the-uk-reach-work-programme-2023-to-2024","applies_countries":["united-kingdom"],"translations":{"title":{"de":"UK REACH (GB) / EU REACH in Nordirland","en":"UK REACH (GB) / EU REACH in Northern Ireland","fr":"UK REACH (GB) / REACH UE en Irlande du Nord","nl":"UK REACH (GB) / EU REACH in Noord-Ierland"},"topic":{"de":"Mikroplastik / polymeres Infill","en":"Microplastics / polymeric infill","fr":"Microplastiques / remplissage polymère","nl":"Microplastics / polymere infill"},"summary":{"de":"Großbritannien übernimmt die EU-Mikroplastikbeschränkung von 2031 nicht automatisch; Nordirland folgt weiterhin EU REACH. Britische Behörden setzen die Evidenz- und Politikarbeit fort.","en":"Great Britain does not automatically inherit the EU 2031 microplastics restriction; Northern Ireland continues to follow EU REACH. UK authorities continue evidence/policy work.","fr":"La Grande-Bretagne n’hérite pas automatiquement de la restriction européenne de 2031 sur les microplastiques ; l’Irlande du Nord continue d’appliquer REACH UE. Les autorités britanniques poursuivent leurs travaux d’évaluation et de politique.","nl":"Groot-Brittannië neemt de EU-microplasticsbeperking van 2031 niet automatisch over; Noord-Ierland blijft EU REACH volgen. Britse autoriteiten zetten het onderzoek- en beleidswerk voort."},"key_date_note":{"en":""}},"last_reviewed":"2026-09-23","updated_at":"2026-09-24T14:30:09.082261+00:00"},{"slug":"ea-end-of-waste-test-quality-protocols-resource-frameworks-england-devolved-regu","jurisdiction":"GB","regulation_level":"national","regulation_type":"End-of-Waste","legal_status":"General framework; no turf-specific national protocol identified","effective_date":null,"official_url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/frameworks-for-converting-waste-into-non-waste-products","applies_countries":["united-kingdom"],"translations":{"title":{"de":"EA End-of-Waste-Test / Qualitätsprotokolle & Resource Frameworks (England); anderswo dezentrale Regulierungsbehörden","en":"EA end-of-waste test / quality protocols & resource frameworks (England); devolved regulators elsewhere","fr":"Test de sortie du statut de déchet de l’EA / protocoles qualité & resource frameworks (Angleterre) ; régulateurs décentralisés ailleurs","nl":"EA einde-afvaltoets / kwaliteitsprotocollen & resource frameworks (Engeland); elders gedecentraliseerde toezichthouders"},"topic":{"de":"Ende der Abfalleigenschaft","en":"End-of-Waste","fr":"Sortie du statut de déchet","nl":"Einde-afvalstatus"},"summary":{"de":"Aus Abfall gewonnenes Material bleibt Abfall, bis der maßgebliche End-of-Waste-Test bzw. Rahmen erfüllt ist. Protokolle für Nicht-Verpackungskunststoffe und Reifengummi können je nach Stoffstrom und Rechtsraum relevant sein.","en":"Waste-derived material remains waste until the relevant end-of-waste test/framework is met. Non-packaging plastics and tyre-derived rubber protocols may be relevant depending on stream and jurisdiction.","fr":"Une matière issue de déchets reste un déchet tant que le test ou le cadre de sortie du statut de déchet applicable n’est pas satisfait. Les protocoles pour plastiques hors emballages et caoutchouc issu de pneus peuvent être pertinents selon le flux et la juridiction.","nl":"Uit afval verkregen materiaal blijft afval totdat aan de relevante einde-afvaltoets of het relevante kader is voldaan. Protocollen voor niet-verpakkingskunststoffen en bandenrubber kunnen relevant zijn, afhankelijk van stroom en jurisdictie."},"key_date_note":{"en":""}},"last_reviewed":"2026-09-23","updated_at":"2026-09-24T14:30:09.082261+00:00"},{"slug":"swiss-environmental-chemical-framework","jurisdiction":"CH","regulation_level":"national","regulation_type":"Microplastics / artificial turf","legal_status":"EU rule not directly applicable; national verification required","effective_date":null,"official_url":"https://www.bafu.admin.ch/en/plastics-in-the-environment","applies_countries":["switzerland"],"translations":{"title":{"de":"Schweizer Umwelt- und Chemikalienrahmen","en":"Swiss environmental/chemical framework","fr":"Cadre suisse environnement et produits chimiques","nl":"Zwitsers milieu- en chemicaliënkader"},"topic":{"de":"Mikroplastik / Kunstrasen","en":"Microplastics / artificial turf","fr":"Microplastiques / gazon synthétique","nl":"Microplastics / kunstgras"},"summary":{"de":"Das BAFU nennt Kunstrasen-Infill als primäre Mikroplastikquelle; ein kunstrasenspezifisches nationales Verbot analog 2031 ist in den aktuellen Quellen nicht festgestellt.","en":"BAFU identifies artificial-turf infill as a primary microplastic source; a turf-specific 2031-equivalent national ban was not established in the current source set.","fr":"L’OFEV identifie le remplissage des gazons synthétiques comme une source primaire de microplastiques ; aucune interdiction nationale spécifique équivalente à 2031 n’a été établie dans les sources actuelles.","nl":"BAFU noemt kunstgrasinfill een primaire bron van microplastics; een kunstgrasspecifiek nationaal verbod vergelijkbaar met 2031 is in de huidige bronnen niet vastgesteld."},"key_date_note":{"en":""}},"last_reviewed":"2026-09-23","updated_at":"2026-09-24T14:30:09.082261+00:00"},{"slug":"swiss-waste-and-secondary-raw-material-framework","jurisdiction":"CH","regulation_level":"national","regulation_type":"End-of-Waste / secondary raw materials","legal_status":"No turf-specific EoW rule identified in current source set","effective_date":null,"official_url":"https://www.bafu.admin.ch/en/secondary-raw-materials","applies_countries":["switzerland"],"translations":{"title":{"de":"Schweizer Rahmen für Abfall und Sekundärrohstoffe","en":"Swiss waste and secondary-raw-material framework","fr":"Cadre suisse des déchets et matières premières secondaires","nl":"Zwitsers kader voor afval en secundaire grondstoffen"},"topic":{"de":"Ende der Abfalleigenschaft / Sekundärrohstoffe","en":"End-of-Waste / secondary raw materials","fr":"Sortie du statut de déchet / matières premières secondaires","nl":"Einde-afval / secundaire grondstoffen"},"summary":{"de":"Das BAFU anerkennt aus Abfällen gewonnene Sekundärrohstoffe; der materialspezifische Rechtsstatus erfordert noch eine schweizerische Einzelfallprüfung.","en":"BAFU recognises secondary raw materials recovered from waste; material-specific legal status still needs case-specific Swiss verification.","fr":"L’OFEV reconnaît les matières premières secondaires récupérées à partir de déchets ; le statut juridique propre à chaque matière nécessite encore une vérification suisse au cas par cas.","nl":"BAFU erkent secundaire grondstoffen die uit afval worden teruggewonnen; de materiaalspecifieke juridische status vraagt nog om Zwitserse verificatie per geval."},"key_date_note":{"en":""}},"last_reviewed":"2026-09-23","updated_at":"2026-09-24T14:30:09.082261+00:00"},{"slug":"circulair-materialenplan-ketenplan-kunstgras","jurisdiction":"NL","regulation_level":"national","regulation_type":"Artificial-turf chain / processing","legal_status":"Official Dutch framework","effective_date":null,"official_url":"https://circulairmaterialenplan.nl/materialen/kunstgras/","applies_countries":["netherlands"],"translations":{"title":{"de":"Circulair Materialenplan — Ketenplan Kunstgras","en":"Circulair Materialenplan — Ketenplan Kunstgras","fr":"Circulair Materialenplan — Ketenplan Kunstgras","nl":"Circulair Materialenplan — Ketenplan Kunstgras"},"topic":{"de":"Kunstrasen-Kette / Verarbeitung","en":"Artificial-turf chain / processing","fr":"Chaîne du gazon synthétique / traitement","nl":"Kunstgrasketen / verwerking"},"summary":{"de":"Maßgeblicher offizieller niederländischer Kettenrahmen für Kunstrasen, einschließlich Verarbeitung, zirkulärem Design, grenzüberschreitenden Aspekten und Trennung der Stoffströme.","en":"Relevant Dutch official material-chain framework for artificial turf, including processing, circular design, cross-border considerations and separation of material streams.","fr":"Cadre officiel néerlandais de chaîne pour le gazon synthétique, couvrant le traitement, l’écoconception circulaire, les aspects transfrontaliers et la séparation des flux de matières.","nl":"Relevant officieel Nederlands ketenkader voor kunstgras, met aandacht voor verwerking, circulair ontwerp, grensoverschrijdende aspecten en scheiding van materiaalstromen."},"key_date_note":{"en":""}},"last_reviewed":"2026-09-23","updated_at":"2026-09-24T14:30:09.082261+00:00"},{"slug":"d-lgs-152-2006-dm-5-february-1998-as-cited-by-refield","jurisdiction":"IT","regulation_level":"national","regulation_type":"Recovery operations / facility legal basis","legal_status":"Facility-reported legal basis; not an artificial-turf-specific national EoW rule","effective_date":null,"official_url":"https://refield.it/","applies_countries":["italy"],"translations":{"title":{"de":"D.lgs 152/2006 + DM 5. Februar 1998 (wie von Refield angeführt)","en":"D.lgs 152/2006 + DM 5 February 1998 (as cited by Refield)","fr":"D.lgs 152/2006 + DM du 5 février 1998 (tel que cité par Refield)","nl":"D.lgs 152/2006 + DM 5 februari 1998 (zoals aangehaald door Refield)"},"topic":{"de":"Verwertungsverfahren / Rechtsgrundlage der Anlage","en":"Recovery operations / facility legal basis","fr":"Opérations de valorisation / base juridique de l’installation","nl":"Nuttige toepassing / juridische basis installatie"},"summary":{"de":"Refield gibt an, dass seine Tätigkeiten D.lgs 152/2006 und DM 5. Februar 1998 für die Verwertung nicht gefährlicher Abfälle entsprechen (Unternehmensangabe).","en":"Refield states its operations comply with D.lgs 152/2006 and DM 5 February 1998 for non-hazardous waste recovery.","fr":"Refield déclare que ses activités sont conformes au D.lgs 152/2006 et au DM du 5 février 1998 pour la valorisation de déchets non dangereux (déclaration de l’entreprise).","nl":"Refield verklaart dat zijn activiteiten voldoen aan D.lgs 152/2006 en DM 5 februari 1998 voor nuttige toepassing van niet-gevaarlijk afval (door bedrijf opgegeven)."},"key_date_note":{"en":""}},"last_reviewed":"2026-09-23","updated_at":"2026-09-24T14:30:09.082261+00:00"}]}