Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Recycling/reuse Hazardous substances Pollution control Local government Business/industry/corporations Data collection/reporting Authorization/permit Registration Inspection Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific

Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to establish a resource recycling system for the efficient use of resources and contribute to environmental conservation and the sound growth of the national economy by placing restrictions on the use of hazardous substances, encouraging manufacturers to produce products readily recyclable, and facilitating the optimum recycling of wastes thereof to ensure that recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, as well as vehicles, can be promoted appropriately. The text – consisting of 46 articles – provides, amongst other things, for the following: responsibilities of state and local governments; responsibilities of business operators; submission of plan to recycle or collect; collection of recycling charges; establishment of mutual aid association; revocation of authorization; formation of business association; cancellation of registration; reporting; inspection; hearing; penalty provisions.

Full text

English

Website

www.klri.re.kr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Enforcement Decree of the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2012 (2015)

Keyword: Recycling/reuse, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Local government, Business/industry/corporations, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX