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WEEE and RoHS in the EU

Companies selling a broad range of electrical goods in the European Union must conform to WEEE (the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) and those same companies must also conform to RoHS (Restriction of Use of certain Hazardous Substances Directive). This website has reports and other information on the status of implementation, the coverage of the Directives and producer requirements and provides links to additional information resources.

Latest News

Turkey has recently adopted a new RoHS law designed to bring it into line with the EU. Details can be found on our Countries page.

The EU may adopt a new package of RoHS exemptions in the next few weeks. Full details on our RoHS Exemptions page. The package is likely to include the repeal of an exemption (exemption 22).

The EU has published three new exemptions, adopted in September 2007. Full details on this 7th exemption Decision on our RoHS Exemptions page.

New to WEEE & RoHS?

Click here for the most recent US Department of Commerce overview of WEEE & RoHS.

Thematic WEEE and RoHS Pages

For all information related to WEEE, click here.

For all information related to RoHS, click here.

Country Information

The EU's WEEE and RoHS Directives are implemented in EU countries by national WEEE and RoHS regulations. These vary considerably from country to country. We therefore strongly urge U.S. companies to get further information on WEEE and RoHS in the countries that interest you by clicking here.

Review of the WEEE & RoHS Directives

Click here for information and guidance on the review of the WEEE & RoHS Directives.

Legislation

Click here for EU WEEE/RoHS legislation.

Need More?

For futher information and assistance, click here.

For companies seeking in-depth technical or legal assistance with compliance issues relating to EU WEEE & EU RoHS, the Commercial Service provides a list of business service providers who have track records in providing multi-country solutions and services. To see this list and a description of our Business Service Provider program, please click here.