Decree No. 374 of 2012 (XII. 18.) Korm. of the Government on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Hazardous substances Pollution control Certification

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

First entry into force on 3 January 2013. The latest consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 18 October 2014.

Abstract

This Decree sets out provisions on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The aim is to contribute to the protection of human health and the environment. Articles 12-13 contain rules regarding the certification of compliance with EU standards and the use on products of the "CE" mark. Annex I lays down the list of restricted substances and related maximum tolerated values.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

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, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. XXV of 2000 on chemical safety.

Legislation | Hungary | 2000 (2013)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Registration, Access-to-information, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX