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.

Subject

Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Hazardous substances Pollution control Hazardous waste Solid waste Recycling/reuse Waste management

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive 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. The Directive covers also the environmentally sound recovery and waste disposal. Annex II lays down the list of restricted substances and related maximum tolerated values.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

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 | 2003

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Solid waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Substances Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2013

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Recycling/reuse, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemical Substances Law (1998)

Legislation | Latvia | 1998 (2014)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information, Basic legislation, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Public health, Biological control agents, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Act (2004).

Legislation | Estonia | 2004 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Transboundary movement of waste, Transport/storage, Liability/compensation, Authorization/permit, Registration, Waste prevention, Public health, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Processing/handling, Local government, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Legislation | Czechia | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1124 on subsidy for public afforestation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Afforestation/reforestation, Subsidy/incentive, Private forest, Public forest, Planting material/seeds, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté royal limitant l'utilisation de certaines substances dangereuses dans les équipements électriques et électroniques.

Legislation | Belgium | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1041 on limited trade within the EU of electrical equipment containing hazardous substances.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations, 2013 (L.N. 84 of 2013).

Legislation | Malta | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 513 of 2012).

Legislation | Ireland | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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.

Legislation | Hungary | 2012 (2014)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree no. 465/2013 on technical requirements for electrical and electronic equipment.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2013 (2023)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Substances Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2013 (2021)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Recycling/reuse, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management, Authorization/permit, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 1364/2018 - Modifica el Real Decreto Nº 219/2013, sobre restricciones a la utilización de determinadas sustancias peligrosas en aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos.

Legislation | Spain | 2018

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Soil pollution/quality, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act (No. 61 of 2013).

Legislation | Iceland | 2013 (2019)

Keyword: Emissions, Ozone layer, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Pesticides, Basic legislation, Hazardous substances, Risk assessment/management, Public health, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage, Disinfection/disinfestation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Governance, Processing/handling, Use restrictions, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Recycling/reuse, Inspection, Oil, Enforcement/compliance, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Product Conformity Act (2010)

Legislation | Estonia | 2010 (2018)

Keyword: Consumer protection, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Standards, Public health, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Delegated Directive 2012/50/EU amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for applications containing lead.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Delegated Directive 2012/51/EU amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for applications containing cadmium.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 amending Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of restricted substances.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX