Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations, 2013 (L.N. 84 of 2013). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Malta No. 19.040, 1 March 2013. Subject Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Pollution control Hazardous waste Solid waste Recycling/reuse Waste management Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes These Regulations entered into force on 1 January 2013. Abstract These Regulations were adopted to implement the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment. The aim is the protection of human health and the environment. The Regulations include provisions on the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt 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 Repeals Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 396). Legislation | Malta | 2004 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Solid waste, Institution, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations, 2014 (L.N. 118 of 2014). Legislation | Malta | 2014 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Recycling/reuse, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 39 of 2015). Legislation | Malta | 2015 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Recycling/reuse, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX