The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive: Requirements and implementations

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive: requirements and implementation is a
guide produced by BSI for manufacturers, importers and exporters of electrical and electronic
equipment. Part 1 introduction sets out the background to the WEEE Directive, explaining the need
for legislation, how the Directive came to fruition and the requirements and the implications for
producers and retailers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Part 2 provides detail on the situation in a range of European and international countries, including all EU Member States. New
information on countries implementing measures will be added as it becomes available. New in
2008, Part 3 of the guide covers the UK implementation of the WEEE Directive, including guidance
on UK regulations, exemptions, organizations responsible for implementation, what producers need to do to comply, requirements on distributors, collection  and take-back schemes, treatment, fees
and charging and enforcement. Copies of the Directive and Council Decisions are also included. To keep you informed of key developments, an update service is available, which is available to you free of charge for the first year, after which you can renew for an annual fee.