Legislation relating to electronics
In the following we show legislation affecting exclusively producer responsibility for electrical and electronic products (EEE) and waste of such equipment (WEEE)
WEEE Directive
This EU directive defines the general guidelines concerning producer responsibility for electronics as implemented with various Statutory Orders into Danish legislation
Danish WEEE Order
The main Danish Statutory Order setting out the rules for producers, importers, compliance schemes, local authorities, and recycling industries along with administration at Danish Producer Responsibility (DPA)
From EU to DK
The WEEE Directive establishes common EU rules on the management of electrical and electronic equipment.
The rules take offset in environmental considerations and aim to limit the inappropriate disposal of waste electronics and to improve the utilisation of valuable substances and materials contained in electronics.
Producer responsibility has authority in the Danish Environmental Protection Act as reflected in the so-called WEEE Order. Legislation applies to all producers and importers placing electrical and electronic equipment on the Danish market. In addition, compliance schemes, local authorities, and recycling industries are regulated in this regulation.
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EU legislation on producer responsibility for electronics
Visit the EU Commission’s website on producer responsibility for electronics - here you can find statutory documents, a summary of purposes, and current environmental targets. This is also the site where future measures and statutory amendments are published
Legislation relating to batteries
Read more about EU and Danish legislation concerning producer responsibility for batteries
Legislation for vehicles
Read more about EU and Danish legislation concerning producer responsibility for vehicles
Legislation relating to packaging
Read more about EU and Danish legislation concerning producer responsibility for packaging
Legislation relating to single-use plastics
Read more about EU and Danish legislation concerning producer responsibility for single-use plastic products