| 2007 |
July |
Fresh stakeholder consultation on RoHS exemptions |
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Apr |
Consultation process opened for review of law on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment |
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Mar |
UK authorities issue WEEE guidance ahead of producer registration deadline |
| 2006 |
Dec |
UK WEEE Regulations finalised |
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Nov |
New stakeholder consultation opened on RoHS exemptions |
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Oct |
RoHS law introduces new exemptions for EEE producers |
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Sept |
New exemptions under RoHS law for electronic and electrical goods |
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Review of WEEE Directive could spell new obligations on producers |
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Aug |
UK sets final timetable for WEEE |
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July |
WEEE and RoHS transportation update -- Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein |
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New list of proposed RoHS exemptions is discussed; developments in Italy enrage producers |
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June |
Electrical appliance traders jittery as entry into effect of RoHS law looms ever nearer |
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RoHS Enforcement Guidance Document finally issued |
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May |
UK publishes conclusions for implementation of WEEE legislation |
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EU batteries law imposes new obligations on traders; follows "WEEE" tenets |
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Publication of EU-wide RoHS Guidelines coming up |
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RoHS exemptions for certain types of electrical and electronic equipment are published |
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Apr |
Imminent guidelines on testing methods for RoHS compliance |
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Mar |
European Parliament challenges Commission decision on flame retardant |
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WEEE and RoHS -- transposition update |
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Feb |
WEEE and RoHS transposition update |
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WEEE and RoHS update: Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Austria |
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Jan |
WEEE and RoHS update: Ireland, Greece, Portugal and Cyprus |
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WEEE and RoHS update for some Member States |
| 2005 |
Dec |
WEEE and RoHS update for some major EU economies |
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UK transposes RoHS Directive banning hazardous substances in electrical appliances |
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Nov |
Changes to RoHS including the long-awaited exemption for Deca-BDE |
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Sept |
Possible court action over RoHS exemption for flame retardant |
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Maximum values laid down for hazardous substances in electrical appliances |
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Aug |
WEEE Directive's implementation enters into force; UK further delays some key provisions |
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Jul |
Producer responsibilities under EU electro-waste law set to be triggered in a few days
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Jun |
Conflict continues to rage over controversial RoHS exemption for flame retardant
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Commission lays down rules for monitoring compliance of the WEEE Directive |
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MEPs and Commission in conflict over RoHS exemption for flame retardant |
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Apr |
UK decides to delay launching of producer responsibility for electro-scrap |
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Mar |
Electro-scrap laws lead to registration and financing obligations in Member States |
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Member States take a firm stand on the responsible party for WEEE financing |
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Toy manufacturers to comply with an ever-increasing plethora of legal measures |
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Jan |
Member States water down EU's draft batteries Directive |
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New exemptions and concentration levels for hazardous substances in electrical equipment |
| 2004 |
Dec |
WEEE requirements on producers of electronic goods approach ever closer |
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Specific restrictions proposed for hazardous substances in consumer electronics |
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Nov |
European Standard approved, setting out marking requirements under WEEE law |
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Sept |
Member States' experts discuss "grey area" electronic waste products |
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Transposing of electronic waste recycling Directive due in EU Member States |
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Jul |
Sweden moves ahead with further restrictions on flame retardants after EU inaction |
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Mar |
Acceding countries could be permitted delay over waste electrical appliances provisions |
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Feb |
Law on electronic waste from non-household sources provides reprieve for producers |
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Jan |
Specific restrictions proposed for hazardous substances in consumer electronics |
| 2003 |
Nov |
Electronics producers relieved by forthcoming amendment to WEEE law |
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Oct |
Waste electronic goods see further step taken in producer-responsibility arena |
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May |
New Directive to deal with historic electro-scrap is tabled |
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Apr |
Overview of some expected tougher environmental rules |
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Feb |
EU's waste electro-scrap laws enter into force |
| 2002 |
Nov |
Adoption of electrical appliances waste laws places novel burdens on Hong Kong's exporters |
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Oct |
EU to adopt Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment |
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Conciliation process underway to sort out controversial provisions on WEEE and RoHS |
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Jul |
Proposed waste electrical equipment rules scrutinised by Commission |
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Apr |
Hong Kong producers face own-financing of WEEE take-back schemes |
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Parliamentarians want "smart" chips used in consumables outlawed |
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Jan |
Electronic waste Directives on track for adoption |
| 2001 |
Nov |
WEEE law to have significant impact on Hong Kong's mobile phone parts manufacturers |
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Sept |
Industry takes a stand over draft rules for electrical and electronic equipment |
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Jul |
Belgium's "green tax" on electrical and electronic goods enters into force |
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Jun |
Council reaches political agreement over proposals for WEEE and hazardous substances |
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EU signs international convention to phase out PCBs and other highly toxic pollutants |
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The European Parliament demands stricter rules over waste electrical and electronic equipment |
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Jan |
The EU's Economic and Social Committee criticises proposals for WEEE |
| 2000 |
Jun |
Commission tackles problems on electrical and electronic waste |
