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Framework Directive definition

What does Framework Directive mean? In telecoms regulation, this term refers to the EU measure that set the overarching rules for regulating electronic communications networks and services. It is shorthand for Directive 2002/21/EC (the “Framework Directive”), as amended by Directive 2009/140/EC, which established the principles for market analysis, significant market power (SMP) designations, access and interconnection, spectrum management, and the role of national regulatory authorities (such as Ofcom and ComReg). Although widely used in practice and defined in EU legislation, the Framework Directive was repealed and replaced by the European Electronic Communications Code (Directive (EU) 2018/1972) with effect from 21 December 2020. Jurisdictional position: - United Kingdom (England...

EU Waste Framework Directive: scope and definitions; hierarchy and prevention; food waste targets; textile EPR and management; permitting; hazardous waste; reporting - 2025 amendments and proposed simplification changes

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Waste Framework Directive

Official act: Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste (the Waste Framework Directive, WFD)
Effective from: 12 December 2008
Transposition deadline: 12 December 2010
National measures: See Eur-Lex for Member State information on national transposition measures
Repeals:
- Directive 75/439/EEC on the disposal of waste oils
- Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste
- Directive 2006/12/EC on waste
Amendments:
- Regulation (EU) 1357/2014 replacing Annex III to Directive 2008/98/EC
- Directive (EU) 2015/1127 amending Annex II to Directive 2008/98/EC
- Regulation (EU) 2017/997 revising Annex III to address hazardous property HP 14 ‘Ecotoxic’
- Directive (EU) 2018/851 amending Directive 2008/98/EC
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries
- Directive (EU) 2025/1892 amending the Waste Framework Directive (in force 16 October 2025; national transposition due by 17 June 2027, see Key developments below)
Subject: Waste; waste management; hazardous waste; extended producer responsibility
Purpose and objectives: EU waste policy seeks to minimise resource use and promote practical application of the waste hierarchy to manage diverse waste streams, reduce landfilling, and limit impacts on health and the environment...

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