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agents/detergents, Environmental standards, Basic legislation, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 1041 on limited trade within the EU of electrical equipment containing hazardous substances.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