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
On December 3rd 2008, the European Commission published proposals for an overhaul of the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in EEE) Directives. This is the first step in a lengthy legislative procedure that could see the proposals change significantly before adoption. Adoption could take as long as 18 months (summer 2010), and new rules will probably not take effect until 18 months after that (2011-2012). For official EU documents including the texts of the legislative proposals, click here. Further information and analysis is available on our Revisions page.
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 months. Full details on our RoHS Exemptions page. The package is likely to include the repeal of an exemption (exemption 22).
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.