Mirror entry

Mirror entries can be defined as two or more related entries where one is hazardous and the other is not. Sometimes a member of a mirror entry can correspond to several possible related alternative entries. In contrast to AH or ANH entries, if waste is to be allocated to a group of alternative entries, further steps in the assessment for allocation have to be undertaken. The alternative entries consist at least of the following entries: — Mirror hazardous (MH) entry MH entries are marked in orange colour in the Annotated List of Waste (cf. Table 3 in Section 1.2.1). — Mirror non-hazardous (MNH) entry MNH entries are marked in dark blue colour in the Annotated List of Waste (cf. Table 3 in Section 1.2.1). Mirror entries can be divided into the following sub-categories: — The decision between alternative MH and MNH entry is determined by a general reference to hazardous substances, e.g.: 10 12 09* solid wastes from gas treatment containing hazardous substances MH 10 12 10 solid wastes from gas treatment other than those mentioned in 10 12 09 MNH — The decision between alternative MH and MNH entry is determined by a specific reference to particular hazardous substances, e.g.: 16 01 11* brake pads containing asbestos MH 16 01 12 brake pads other than those mentioned in 16 01 11 MNH — For entries with references to multiple entries, the assignment of an entry may depend on the origin or certain properties of the waste in question as well as its potentially contained hazardous substances, e.g.: 17 06 01* insulation materials containing asbestos MH 17 06 03* insulation materials consisting of or containing hazardous substances MH 17 06 04 Insulation materials other than those mentioned in 17 06 01 and 17 06 03 MNH Often, but not necessarily, corresponding mirror entries can be recognized via the referencing words ‘other than those mentioned in…’ between MH and MNH entries. In case there is the choice to assign a MH entry or a MNH entry, it is necessary to proceed with steps 3-5 (cf. Chapter 3.2) of the classification process in order to determine the presence and content of hazardous substances in relevant concentrations, or to determine if the waste directly displays hazardous properties, so as to adequately assign the MH entry or the MNH entry to the waste stream under consideration. Absolute non-hazardous entry displaying hazardous properties Please note that a waste assigned with an ANH entry is classified as non-hazardous, without any further assessment of its hazardous properties. The only exception to this principle is described in Article 7 (2) of the WFD, whereby if the competent authority of the MS concerned considers that, based on adequate evidence, a given waste to which a ANH code is attributed, is in reality to be classified as hazardous, the waste in question will be classified as hazardous. This should be communicated to the Commission with a view to possible future amendments of the LoW. Absolute hazardous entry displaying no hazardous properties In case only an AH entry can be assigned to the waste in question, the waste is classified as hazardous, The only exception to this principle is if the relevant MS considers the waste in question as non-hazardous, based on the submission of adequate evidence to the contrary, in line with Article 7(3) of the WFD. This should be communicated to the Commission with a view to possible future amendments of the LoW. Determination between mirror entries — Assessment of hazardous properties The steps as described in Chapter 3.2 are only necessary in case the waste in question is to be assigned to a MH entry or a MNH entry or if the hazardous properties of a waste assigned with an AH entry need to be assessed, e.g. for filling a consignment note. Box 1: Assessment of hazardous properties: ANH, AH, mirror entries

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-09-07