by stefanie | Dec 13, 2022 | World Focus
The European Union (EU) has legislated Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) management since 2002, in the Directive 2002/96/EC and Directive 2012/19/EU (the WEEE Directives). A new publication, prepared in partnership between UNITAR and the WEEE Forum and...
by stefanie | Dec 2, 2022 | World Focus
Spain introduces stricter controls for the import of electrical and electronic equipment from third countries. Spain has introduced stricter import controls for EEE equipment and consumables following the Royal Decree 993/2022 that grants powers to the customs...
by stefanie | Oct 14, 2022 | Around the Industry
In a series of announcements, ETIRA has discussed its position on upcoming industry regulation, the EU consultation on WEEE and the EU’s action against forced labour. This month, ETIRA’s board agreed the organisation’s position on the upcoming EU regulation on the...
by stefanie | Jun 20, 2022 | Around the Industry
Environmental Office Solutions, Inc. (EOS) has achieved R2v3, the latest upgrade in standards set for the electronics industry by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI). EOS said it is committed to continuous improvement through the monitoring of...
by stefanie | Jun 8, 2022 | World Focus
The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the proposal for a directive introducing a common charger. The aim of the directive is to introduce a common charging port for a whole range of electronic devices. Having a...
