Act on the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Pollution control Hazardous waste Solid waste Recycling/reuse Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 2014. Abstract This Act, which is composed of 19 articles, lays down rules on the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, rights and obligations of manufacturers, importers and distributors concerning the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical equipment and electronic equipment, and technical requirements for electrical and electronic equipment. The aim is to contribute to the protection of human health and the environment. Electrical and electronic Full text Slovak Website www.zakonypreludi.sk References - Legislation Implements Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Legislation | European Union | 2011 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Recycling/reuse Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decree on technical requirements for electrical and electronic equipment. Legislation | Slovakia | 2013 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Recycling/reuse Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending Decree on technical requirements for electrical and electronic equipment. Legislation | Slovakia | 2014 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Recycling/reuse Source: FAO, FAOLEX