Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act. Country/Territory Germany Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAct on bringing into circulation, taking back, and environmentally compatible waste disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Recycling/reuse Hazardous waste Solid waste Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Act introduces the Directive 2002/95/EC concerning the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment into German national legislation. In particular, article 5 establishes that new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market shall not contain lead, mercury, cadmium,and other hazardous substances. The text consists of 25 articles divided into 6 Parts. Four Annexes are enclosed. Full text German Website www.bmj.de References - Legislation Implements 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 Legislation | European Union | 2003 | Repealed Keyword: Hazardous substances, Solid waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act Cost Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2013) | Repealed Keyword: Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Solid waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act. Legislation | Germany | 2015 Keyword: Solid waste, Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Waste prevention, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX