EC Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS)
Starting Date: 28-03-03
Closing Date: 30-05-03
The Government conducted a first round of consultation on options for implementation of the WEEE and RoHS Directives in a Discussion Document, which was published on 28 March 2003. This Discussion Document, which also includes the full text of the WEEE and RoHS Directives, may be viewed/downloaded below.
The links below may be used to view/download an analysis of the 316 responses received to this Discussion Document. This analysis aims to be factual and can be viewed as a whole or just the WEEE or RoHS elements. A DTI executive summary gives an overview and initial reactions to the responses.
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