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

Subject

Energy, Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Entry into force on 2 January 2013.

Abstract

The Order sets regulations on the import, export, sale and production within the EU of electrical equipment listed under the Order’s Appendix 1 and bans trade of equipment containing hazardous substances as listed under Order’s Appendix 2. Marking of said commodities must comply with EU labeling-standards, following the Ministry of Environment’s control and authorization.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

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

Chemicals Act (No. 6 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Pesticides, Cleaning agents/detergents, Environmental standards, Basic legislation, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

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