Legislation and Regulations
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- Legislations and Regulations
- Ecolabel
- EU Voluntary Scheme
- 1993
- Encouraged manufacturer to label products that have a reduced impact
- Flower Symbol
- Packaging Directive
- EU Packaging Directive
- Introduced - 1994. Amended - 2004
- Targets = reduction of packaging waste
- Sets limits on amount of toxic metals used
- Minimum 55% of waste should be able to be recycled
- Energy Labelling Directive
- EU Directive 1996
- Ratings given to electrical applicances
- A to G indicating its energy use
- Wants to phase out ineffective appliances
- End of Life Vehicle Directive
- 2003
- Reuse and recycle waste from vehicles are end of life
- Restricts toxic metal in new cars
- Label parts to aid reclycling
- Publish info on how to dismantle
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- EU Directive 2006
- Develop electrical and electronic products to be dismantled
- WEEE collection points
- Restriction of Hazadrous Substances Directive
- 2006
- Bans use of some hazardous materials
- Safeguard of human health when disposing and recycling electrical equipment
- Ecolabel
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