Summary
This proposal amends rules on hazardous substances in electronics to support a circular economy and prevent market disruptions after July 2019. 10 21.11.2017
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environment
waste management
electrical industry
public administration
business and competition
Key points
- The proposal aims to promote a circular economy by facilitating the repair, reuse, and retrofitting of electronic equipment.
- It seeks to prevent the prohibition of secondary market operations for non-compliant equipment that would otherwise occur after July 2019.
- The Commission must provide a clear timeline for decisions on exemption applications within one month of receiving them.
- A general review of the Directive must be carried out by the Commission no later than July 2021.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment ***I
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