The Ordinance operates within the framework of the Waste Management Act 2002 (AWG 2002) and aims to establish criteria for the classification of certain refractory wastes as non-waste products. The regulation is applicable to producers, collectors, and handlers of waste, emphasizing the need for compliance with established legal standards and documentation requirements. The text provides for investigation of qualified samples and it stipulates that assessment records must be electronically submitted, and the classification of processed refractory waste must align with the designated waste type. The document also emphasizes the importance of electronic communication for compliance and the need for stakeholders to adhere to the specified protocols and timelines to ensure proper waste management practices. The text consists of 5 Articles and 2 Appendixes with regard to quality requirements for recycling refractories and declaration of conformity.