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WEEE Directive

2012/19/EU

What it covers

WEEE makes producers responsible for the end-of-life collection and recycling of electrical equipment. Whoever first places the product on the market of an EU country registers with that country's producer register, reports quantities and finances collection, usually through a compliance scheme. Products carry the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Registration is national, so a brand selling in several countries registers in each one.

Official number
2012/19/EU
Kind
EU directive
Issued by
European Parliament and Council
Regions
European Union, European Economic Area
Applies to
Shading motors (blinds, shutters, awnings), Door and gate operators
Marking
Crossed-out wheeled bin
Applies from
2014-02-14
Official text
eur-lex.europa.eu

Key dates

  1. Deadline for transposition into national law. eur-lex.europa.eu
  2. Open scope: all electrical and electronic equipment in scope unless excluded. eur-lex.europa.eu

Market-access guides

Sources

  1. Directive 2012/19/EU (EUR-Lex)

This is our summary, not the legal text and not legal advice. Check the official text before you rely on it.

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