REAL DECRETO 228/2006, de 24 de febrero, por el que se modifica el Real Decreto 1378/1999, de 27 de agosto, por el que se establecen medidas para la eliminación y gestión de los policlorobifenilos, policloroterfenilos y aparatos que los contengan.

This Spanish Royal Decree updates previous regulations regarding the management and elimination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs). These substances are hazardous chemicals that require strict control to prevent environmental contamination and protect human health. The regulation affects industries and waste management entities handling electrical equipment or substances containing these chemicals. It establishes stricter rules for their identification, storage, and safe disposal to ensure compliance with environmental safety standards.