1. Copyright 2008 QNET LLC1 EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Presented By Yvonne Halpaus – QNET LLC – WWW.CE-Mark.com

2. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC2 Annual EU Waste 1.3 Billion Tons of Waste of which 40 Million Tons is hazardous of which 6 Million Ton is Electrical/Electronic Waste (WEEE) Solutions Defined in Environmental Directives ► Packaging Directive 94/62/EC ►End Of Life Vehicle Directive 2000/53/EC ►Batteries and Accumulators Directive 91/157/EEC to be replaced September 2008 by Directive 2006/66/EC. ►WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC ►RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

3. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC3 What is the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC An EU Directive Effective 13 August 2005 Holding producers responsible for end of life cost for recycling and disposal of nearly all Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Definition: Electrical and Electronic equipment Nearly all products that have a power cord or run on batteries.

4. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC4 PRODUCERS A company that: ▬ Manufacturers EEE OR ▬ Rebrands EEE produced by other manufacturers. OR ▬ Imports or exports EEE on a professional basis into a member state. WEEE DETAILS & DEFINITIONS

5. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC5 WEEE DETAILS & DEFINITIONS Electrical & Electronic Equipment EEE Equipment which is : Dependent on electrical currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work properly. For the generation, transfer and measurement of such currents which: Falls under one of 10 categories. Designed for use with a rated alternating voltage not exceeding 1000 volts or a rated direct voltage of 1500 volts for direct current.

6. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC6 WEEE DETAILS & DEFINITIONS Electrical & Electronic Equipment continued EEE In Order to Work Properly Implies: To be classified as EEE, electrical energy must be required to perform its primary function.

7. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC7 WEEE DETAILS & DEFINITIONS Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment WEEE EEE which is waste including: ● All components ● Sub Assemblies ● Consumables Which are part of the product at the time of discarding.

8. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC8 WEEE DETAILS & DEFINITIONS Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment continued At the time of discarding All components of the waste product are to be regarded as waste equipment. Individual components cannot be returned as WEEE.

9. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC9 WEEE DETAILS & DEFINITIONS EEE – 10 Product Categories 1.Large household appliances 2.Small household appliances 3.IT and telecommunications equipment 4.Consumer equipment 5.Lighting equipment 6.Electrical & electronic tools 7.Toys, leisure & sports equipment 8.Medical devices 9.Monitoring & control instruments 10.Automatic dispensers

10. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC10 WEEE - 5 EXCEPTIONS 1.Equipment specifically for the protection of the security of member states and for military purposes, e.g. arms, munitions and war material. 2.Filament light bulbs 3.Household luminaries 4.Large scale industrial tools 5.Implanted medical equipment and infected medical equipment at end-of-life

11. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC11 4. Large Scale Industrial Tools defined Large scale industrial tools are specifically exempt under category 4. There is no present clear guidance on the scope of EEE covered by this exemption and it is therefore difficult for us to give advice with certainty. Our present view is based on all of the following criteria: Consist of a combination of equipment, systems, products and/or components (therefore not a single discrete tool such as a small or medium scale lathe, milling machine or pillar drill) Be a tool and not be covered under any other category Be required to be fixed to operate safely or within specification Be of ‘large-scale’ Require professional installation Only be used in an industrial environment Be built to perform a specific task Excerpted from www.rohs.gov.uk

12. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC12 WEEE Decision Tree for Guidance Only Yes No PRODUCT Dependent of electric current or electromagnetic fields in order to work properly? Designed for use with a voltage rating not exceeding 1000 volt AC and 1500 DC Fits in one of the 10 categories in Annex 1A Falls under a specific exemption Part or other equipment that does not qualify as electrical and electronic equipment Comes within the scope of the WEEE Directive No Yes Does not come within the scope of the WEEE Directive

13. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC13 WEEE - ENFORCEMENT Each EU State is responsible For example… Netherlands = Fines and removal of product. UK= Business fines and prosecution of directors.

14. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC14 WEEE - IMPLEMENTATION TREATMENT PRODUCERS or THIRD PARTIES acting on their behalf. Set up system to provide treatment of WEEE using best available treatment recovery, recycling techniques. INDIVIDUALLY or COLLECTIVELY. Through licensed (permit) operations with certified environmental management systems (ISO 14000).

15. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC15 WEEE - IMPLEMENTATION WRITE & COMMUNICATE HISTORICAL WASTE POLICY The financial responsibility for the collection, treatment, re-use, recovery and recycling of WEEE put on the market before 13 August 2005 should be borne by producers when supplying new products, replacing products of equivalent type or fulfilling the same functions. MEMBER STATES may, as an alternative, provide that users (other than private households) also be made partly or totally responsible for this financing.

16. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC16 WEEE - IMPLEMENTATION DEVELOP INFORMATION FOR TREATMENT FACILITIES PRODUCERS provide reuse & treatment information for each type of new EEE to facilitate: Reuse Environmentally sound treatment for: maintenance – upgrade. refurbishment – recycling. Including: Location of dangerous substances & preparations. In accordance with Annex II within 1 year from placing on the market. Maybe: Manual – CD-Rom – Online services.

17. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC17 WEEE – MARKING IMPLEMENTATION Accessible – Durable – Legible - Indelible This is in addition to the marking requirement in Article 10(3) of the Directive. WHERE On EEE product. Only if not possible: On Flag on fixed power supply cord AND in operating instructions AND warranty if applicable. ONLY if all else fails on packaging.

18. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC18 Marking of Electrical & Electronic Equipment Symbol from EN 50419 Unique producer identification – as registered Crossed wheeled bin in accordance with EU Standard EN 50419 Manufacturing date/put on the market OR Solid bar below bin OR both. Solid bar is the default date for equipment put on the market after 13 August 2005.

19. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC19 Compulsory Producer Responsibility EEE Producer Deadline 13 August 2005 → Member states must set up systems to ensure producers meet minimum requirements for recovery and recycling of WEEE. WEEE CategoryRecovery RateRecycling Rate 1,1080%75% 3,475%65% 2,5,6,7 & 970%50% 8No Data

20. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC20 Overview of B-B Registration Status CountryB-B Scheme AvailableIndividual Scheme Allowed BelgiumYesYes, but complicated to register FranceYes GermanyNoYes NetherlandsYes PolandYesYes, but complicated to register SpainYes United KingdomYesUnclear, just implemented

21. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC21 WEEE Regulatory Professional

22. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC22 In Conclusion Producers’ Obligations: → Register as a producer/importer putting electrical and electronic equipment within the scope of the WEEE Directive on the market. It will be an offense not to register. Registration should be with the National Clearing House (NCH) in the UK. Other Member States use various terms, e.g. Germany is the Elektro-Altgerate Register (EAR). Spain is the National Register of Industrial Establishments. → Report to the National Clearing House sales data of electrical and electronic products for the year 2004 and subsequently on an annual basis. This will be used to determine your market share and financing cost. → Indicate if you propose to comply independently or via some collective arrangement, e.g. a compliance scheme. → Finance the costs of collection, treatment, recovery and environmentally sound disposal of WEEE allocated to you by the National Clearing House. A compliance scheme can perform these obligations on behalf of its members.

23. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC23 In Conclusion continues Producers’ Obligations: → Report evidence to the National Clearing House to show the WEEE allocated to you is treated at authorized treatment facilities. Report evidence to show that the target percentages of recovery and recycling/reuse of the WEEE allocated to you by the National Clearing House have been carried out. A compliance scheme can perform these obligations on behalf of its members.

24. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC24 UK WEEE GUIDANCE New Guidance Notes for the UK Published here: http://www.dti.gov.uk/files/file37923.pdf Note: 80 Pages

25. Copyright 2005 QNET LLC25 THE END WEEE