Tag: WEEE

WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU: 3 Questions for U.S. Electronic Equipment Manufacturers

By Elizabeth Dickinson, J.D., BLR Senior Legal Editor Aug 8, 2016 Hazardous and Solid Waste

Updated: Aug 8, 2016

Since August 2005, manufacturers of electronic goods sold in Europe have had to conform to the European Union’s (EU) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, which EU member states were required to adopt by February 14, 2014, replaced the earlier, and now repealed, WEEE Directive 2002/96/EU.

Chemical Management FAQ Roundup

By Clare Condon Dec 14, 2011 Chemicals

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

How do I calculate tonnage for substances under REACH? Each registrant has to calculate the yearly tonnage for the registration dossier. The yearly tonnage is calculated as the volume per manufacturer/importer per calendar year, unless stated otherwise. For phase-in substances that have been imported or manufactured for at the least 3 consecutive years, quantities are […]