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

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
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
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Order enters into force on 1 May 2011.
Abstract

The Order sets regulations on the prohibition of import, export, sale and production within the EU of electrical equipment containing more than 0.1 weight percent lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in homogeneous materials, and more than 0 01 weight percent cadmium in homogeneous materials. The National Environment Protection Agency oversees and monitors compliance with these rules.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

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

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Solid waste, 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

Repealed by

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