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Recast WEEE
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive - Looks like there is some delay in getting the new WEEE Directive published. They seem to be having problems translating it into all the necessary languages, plus we understand that member states have expressed objections over some of the text. The Recast WEEE when eventually published will replace current WEEE Directive 2009/96/EC
RoHS
Restriction of the use Of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment is also being reviewed with a RoHS II coming into force on the 02 Jan 2013. Several changes have to be implemented, one of which includes the need to list RoHS and applicable standards in the EU D of C of effected products. A new standard for compliance with the Recast RoHS is now in the voting stages - FprEN 50581:2012
On 12 April 2012, BIS launched a consultation on the implementation of the RoHS Directive in the UK. The consultation can be read in conjunction with the consultation stage impact assessment. Please note that whilst that document is marked “Final” on the cover, it is in fact the Consultation Stage impact assessment. A final impact assessment will be made after the consultation process is complete.
Consultation:
http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/i/12-582-implementation-restriction-hazardous-substances-directive-consultation.pdf
Impact assessment:
http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/c/12-586-consultation-stage-impact-assessment-recast-rohs-directive.pdf
The consultation closes on 6 July 2012
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