Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Hazardous substances Solid waste Waste management

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

The purpose of this Directive is the approximation of the laws of the Member States on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste derived from electrical and electronic equipment. These provisions shall apply to the electrical and electronic equipment falling within the categories mentioned in Annex IA.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2005

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 208/2005 - Sobre aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos y la gestión de sus residuos.

Legislation | Spain | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 284 on limited export and sale within the EU of electrical equipment containing hazardous substances.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, International trade, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon instaurant une obligation de reprise de certains déchets.

Legislation | Belgium | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Recycling/reuse, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2005

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Solid waste, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2005 (2017)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 230/2004 instituting the Legal Regime of Waste Derived from Electric and Electronic Equipment (REEE).

Legislation | Portugal | 2004

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Solid waste, Recycling/reuse, Environmental audit, Standards, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Inspection, Institution, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2013)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 151 implementing Directives 2002/95/EC and 2002/96/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and on waste disposal.

Legislation | Italy | 2005

Keyword: Solid waste, Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Waste prevention, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 396).

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Solid waste, Institution, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 341 of 2005).

Legislation | Ireland | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 290 of 2005).

Legislation | Ireland | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Solid and Hazardous Waste (Waste Derived from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations, 2004 (P.I. 668/2004).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2004

Keyword: Waste management, Waste prevention, Solid waste, Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Decision 2006/310/EC amending, for the purposes of adapting to the technical progress, the Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards exemptions for applications of lead.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Solid waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2006/691/EC amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, the Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards exemptions for applications of lead and cadmium.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Solid waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2005/717/EC amending for the purposes of adapting to the technical progress the Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC 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 | 2005

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Solid waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2005/747/EC amending for the purposes of adapting to technical progress the Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC 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 | 2005

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Solid waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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