article — an object composed of one or more substances and/or preparations which during production is given a specific shape, surface or design determining its end use function to a greater extent than its chemical composition does (b)

disposal — as defined in Article l(e) of Directive 75/442/EEC (f)

placing on the market — supplying or making available to third persons against payment or free of charge. Imports into the customs territory of the Community shall also be deemed to be placed on the market (a)

preparation — borrowed from another act; this instrument states no meaning of its own (d)

recovery — as defined in Article l(f) of Directive 75/442/EEC (g)

substance — as defined in Article 2 of Council Directive 67/548/EEC Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ P 196, 16.8.1967, p. 1). Directive as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36). (c)

waste — as defined in Article l(a) of Council Directive 75/442/EEC Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste (OJ L 194, 25.7.1975, p. 39). Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1). (e)