 Under the new proposal proposed by The Commission of the European Communities, the number of hazardous substances restricted would be expanded, while the scope of electrical and electronic products covered in the regulations would also be broadened. The Commission also proposed adding CE marking and to set higher targets for collection and recycling of electronic waste.
Some of the major points under the revised directives:
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CE marking requested to be in complied with the directive. |
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Scope extended to medical devices and monitoring and control instruments. |
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Further substances taken into account if there is an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment, such as:
Di(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) / Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) / Dibutylphthalate (DBP) / Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)
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Manufacturers and Importers are required to have sample testing when appropriate. |
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Market surveillance by Member States |
For the full content of the proposals, please refer to below link:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/index_en.htm
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