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2007 Electronics Recycling: A Guide to International Regulations
By Kim Leslie
September 5, 2007
2007 Electronics Recycling: A Guide to International Regulations, more than 300 pages in length summarizes regulatory developments in electronics takeback around the world. Coverage approximately two dozen countries in Europe, Asia, South America, the United States and Canada. Everything you need to get you up to speed is in one handy guide.
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China's Technical Policy for the Recovery of Vehicle Products
By Ming-Shen Lai
July 15, 2006
This policy serves as the guidance document for the establishment of the end-of life vehicle (ELV) recycling scheme in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The government will establish relevant schemes as outlined in this policy for sequential implementation before 2010.
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RFID Primer
February 14, 2006
As more companies look to RFID to solve everything from inventory management to theft complaints, Raymond Communications offers this brief. Updated March 10, 2006.
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France - WEEE Directive
September 23, 2005
Decree no. 2005-829 of 20 July 2005 relating to the composition of electrical and electronic equipment and to the elimination of waste from this equipment.
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Asia: Status of RoHS Take It Back 05
February 24, 2007
Richard Ferris, China Counsel - Holland & Knight
Ferris will have the last scoop on China’s efforts to implement its own RoHS standards. While there were no final rules Agreed at press time, he will have the latest on the negotiations with industry, and provide an excellent overview of how to deal with Chinese regulators and their culture.
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Testing: Status of New ASTM Committee Agreements In 2005 Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
Tim McGrady, chief scientist, IMR Test; ASTM committee chair
McGrady is passionate about RoHS testing – so much so, he helped form a new standards committee at ASTM that will hopefully guide companies through that rocky road of RoHS testing. He says this work is critical because suppliers have some serious liabilities on RoHS declarations.
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The Status of Interpretations From The Technical Adaptation Committee, European Commission Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
Denis Pohl, TAC Committee member, Belgium
Pohl will explain where the committee is at on the complex task of interpreting who is exempt from RoHS, and what the EC expect in terms of recycled content use, thresholds, concerns over tin whiskering, testing, enforcement, etc.
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California: Implementation of the Advance Recovery Fee Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
Michael Leaon, CIWMB will have the latest on how Cal EPA and DTSC are implementing the advance recovery fee on cathode ray tubes. The law is proving controversial, as the state cannot technically collect the fee on out-of-state vendors with no “nexus” in California.
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Battery Recycling Policy - New Bans in 2005? Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
After years of wrangling over whether there will be a ban on nickel cadmium batteries or not, the European Commission has finally moved on a new draft that allows some exemptions to a NiCd ban. David Weinberg of Wiley, Rein & Fielding presents the latest on battery regulation internationally.
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Choosing the Collection Organization: The Philips Experience Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
Jim Sheire, Philips Electronics Are existing electronics collection schemes with set fees the only option for most OEMs, or does it make sense to join a pan-European scheme? Can companies avoid a patchwork of fees? What is really “fair” and are some schemes wasteful? A major European electronics maker will provide its view.
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Status of WEEE implementation in Europe Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
Only a few countries actually met the August 2004 deadline for transposition of the WEEE/RoHS directives. Even the most advanced countries, including the UK and Germany, are struggling over the complexity of these vast laws. Kris Pollet from White & Case will update us on the status of member state implementation, while a major electronics maker will discuss issues surrounding which WEEE scheme to join!
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Using Recycled Content Across the Board Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
It ain't easy being "green" they say, but packaging managers at cosmetics firm Aveda insist on using recycled content in most of their packaging, including those fussy plastic bottles. John Delfusse, Aveda's packaging development manager, will share insights on how they do it and why.
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China RoHS
March 3, 2005
This contains China's Measures for the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Draft 3/04. it has not changed that much.
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GERMANY: WEEE Draft
February 3, 2005
Draft of The Act Governing the Sale, Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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EU: Stakeholder Consultation
February 3, 2005
Stakeholder Consultation Adaption to Scientific and Technical Progress Under Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(GLOBAL PASSWORD HOLDERS ONLY)
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AUSTRALIA - National Packaging Convenant
February 3, 2005
The National Packaging Covenant: A Commitment to the Sustainable Manufacture, Use and Recovery of Packaging (May 1, 1005 - June 30, 2010)
(GLOBAL PASSWORD HOLDERS ONLY)
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QUEBEC: Draft Regulation for Bill 102
December 8, 2004
This is the draft regulation from Collecte Selective Quebec regarding plans to assess packaging and printed paper fees in March 2005.
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APHIS Wood Packaging Material Final Rule
September 21, 2004
An amendment to the regulations for the importation of unmanufactured wood articles to adopt an international standard entitled "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade".
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Australian Wood Packaging - Import Requirements
September 21, 2004
AQUIS in Australia has issued new detailed requirements for import of solid wood packaging that go way beyond the ISPM-15 international standard, requiring extra documentation, and time frames for fumigation. The rules also cover hardwoods and even some plywoods, unlike most other countries. AQUIS has not decided if it will accept the U.S. standards yet. 61 pages.
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New AUSTRALIAN Regulations for Solid Wood Packaging
April 7, 2004
The Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service has released a quarantine alert, which proposes changes to its import requirements to allow for the importation of wood packing compliant with ISPM 15. The article includes current requirements, new import conditions, and relevant web links.
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South Korea: Original 1999 Packaging Regulations
November 6, 2003
This is the text of the original 1999 pacakging regulations. Apparently, some of the 2003 law supercedes some of this, but as far as we know, empty space ratios, numerical mandates, and bans remain in place.
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ONTARIO - Revised Blue Box Plan
February 9, 2003
This is the full plan outlined by Stewardship Ontario Jan. 23, 2003 for implementing fees on pakaging and papers by June 2003. Includes definitions, budgets, proposed fees, allowed calculation methods, feedback from the stakeholder meetings, plans for market development and public education.
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EU: Draft electronics design directive, Rev. 2002
November 13, 2002
EU draft directive on "establishing a framework for Eco-design of End Use Equipment" Incorporates energy design issues; uses the "CE" mark instead of a special mark. See story November 2002 RLI.
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CHINA: Compulsory Certification List 2002
April 17, 2002
This is the list of items that must have a new label by April 2003 in order to be shipped into China or out of China. It replaces several other labels. This list has been translated from Chinese.
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EU: Draft Amended Directive on PBDE's 3/02
April 5, 2002
This is the draft amended Directive on PBDE's - bromiated flame retardants. It has been expanded to include penta- and decca-PBDE's. Amended March 15, 2002.
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JAPAN: TABLE of Which Recycling Laws Affect Which Products
January 23, 2002
We have translated this table to English -- its long!! But it clarifies which products -- from copy machines to kitchen cabinets to computers to packaging -- are covered under which Japanese recycling or design for recycling law.
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BELGIUM: Recoupel Fees 2001
December 20, 2001
These are the fees from Recoupel, the national collection orgranization in Belgium for electronics. The group has set up agreements with the three regions. These fees are visible to the consumer, and are passed along.
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JAPAN: Complete Guidance on Package Labeling Law 8/2000
June 29, 2001
Complete translated report from Japan that explains how to use the symbols for paper and plastic packaging now required under the country's packaging waste law, as amended August 2000. Appendix provides examples with illustrations. 37 pages,
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What to Expect from European Packaging Mandates Take It Back 05
By Gary Parker
March 24, 2005
Gary Parker, Pira's environmental director, will provide an overview of what to expect from new package recycling legislation in Europe, and insights into a new study that Pira has done for the European Commission on the effectiveness of the Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste.
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China WEEE Draft - September 2004
February 24, 2005
This is the China WEEE regulation draft, as of September 2004. It does not contain many details for manufacturers directly, but it provides a good overview of where the goverment is at on such regulation. It appears the amended draft directly addresses un-regulated family-run operations, as well.
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South Korea: MOE Summary of Requirements 2003 EPRS Law
January 27, 2004
This is the Ministry's attempt to clarify whats expected in the 2003 EPRS law. It has some Q&A, especially on the Separate discharge mark. It clarifies some of the issues. Don't try to find this document yourself online -- its buried in Korean stuff!!
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JAPAN: Enforcement Order for Amended recycling law ; March 2001
December 20, 2001
ENFORCEMENT ORDER OF LAW FOR PROMOTION OF EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES; explains details of which companies are affected by the new expanded recycling law affecting certain electronics, and their design and recovery; specifies exemptions for small companies; from METI Revised March 2001
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EC: Draft Amendments to the Directive on Packaging, June 2001
August 21, 2001
This document is being circulated at the European Commission, and observers say will form the basis for the draft the EC will send to the Parliament this fall. It includes details on current recovery rates in the member states, new proposed targets, and new language that aims to clarify the definition of "packaging."
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TAIWAN: Instructions for IT fee Labeling
May 20, 2001
Taiwan: INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATIONS TO RECEIVE DATA PROCESSING PRODUCT RECYCLING FEE PAYMENT MARKS; June 1998. Thanks to Richard Ferris for a copy. For global password holders.
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TAIWAN: Waste Disposal Law, 1997
May 20, 2001
Taiwan's current waste law translated to English. Speial thanks to Richard Ferris for a copy! For global paassword holders.
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EU: End of Life Vehicles Directive Full Text
May 14, 2001
Full text of the European Union's end-of-life vehicles directive. Law requires member states to enact takeback laws for autos; restricts heavy metals in vehicles. Enacted in 2000.
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EC Decision on Wood Packaging
May 13, 2001
Decision restricts un-treated wood packaging from the U.S., Canada and parts of Asia; specifies labeling, type of treatment required. 2/2000
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Belgium: A Regulator's View Take It Back 05
By Denis Pohl
March 24, 2005
Denis Pohl, an expert with Belgium's environmental service, will explain why Europe's member states are concerned about heavy metals in packaging and toxics in products,and how his country plans to enforce the new rules.
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REACH beyond RoHS: What's Next? Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
Now that the EU has regulated all packaging, most batteries, and all electronics with a battery or a cord – and restricted heavy metals, what will they require next? Which chemicals will be restricted in your packaging or product? And more importantly, how can the member states enforce these huge new directives? Kris Pollet from White & Case Brussels will provide some exclusive insights into what to REALLY expect next.
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Waste Management in Brazil
By Andre Vilhena
July 12, 2001
Overheads from Andre Vilhena, CEMPRE, on "Trends and opportunities for technology transfer." in Brazil; given June 2000 in Toronto.
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Australia: New Covenants and a Global Packaging Outlook Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
The environment director from one of the world’s largest packaging companies, AMCOR, will provide some insights from "Down Under." Australia and New Zealand have new packaging agreements. What does it mean? Heather Campbell will also have a global outlook on how regulations are impacting packaging demand and design.
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CHINA: WEEE/RoHS Law 2/2004
February 19, 2004
This is a proprietary summary of the new China electronics waste law, approved in December 2003. The agencies aer still tweaking the law, and plan to have a complete list of which products WEEE and RoHD apply to by September. PPV. 4 pages.
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Canada: Ontario Bill 90
July 23, 2001
Controversial proposal from June 2001, giving a new Waste Diversion Ontario group powers to require recycling fees from different industry sectors.
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Implementation of Packaging Waste Legislation in Taiwan Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
We have an overview of Taiwan’s current slate of packaging and product takeback requirements, as well as an explanation of how various restrictions on retail and packaging plastics and the new “empty space” laws are being enforced. Ning Yu, director of Taiwan’s Greenmark ecolabelling program, will also explain why her label is required for doing business with certain customers in Taiwan, and how to cope with some of the higher content requirements.
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Belgium Eco Tax Law
July 23, 2001
Act modifying ordinary act of July 16, 1993 for completing the federal structure of the State.
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Implementation of Canadian E-waste Laws Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
Canadian waste Consultant Usman Valiante will provide some insights and what to expect from the new onslaught of provincial takeback regulation of electronics. The provinces are going after a much broader range of goods than thought!
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110 STAT. 1329 PUBLIC LAW 104–142—MAY 13, 1996
October 15, 2001
To phase out the use of mercury in batteries and provide for the efficient and cost-effective collection and recycling or proper disposal of used nickel cadmium batteries, small sealed lead-acid batteries, and certain other batteries, and for other purposes.
May 13, 1996 [H.R. 2024]
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No Deposit, No Return, No Curbside Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
While a switch to plastic packaging has some great lifecycle implications long-term, the advent of mega-retailers in less-developed countries has meant a change in the packaging mix worldwide. The problem: small retailers frequently took back glass bottles for reuse, while today’s plastic is generally one-way, with little or no recycling infrastructure in many countries. Moreover, plastic bags – littered by consumers – have clogged sewers and hurt livestock. Is there something product makers should be doing? Is litter their problem? Can design help? What are the implications of China buying up the lion’s share of scrap plastics on three continents? We’ll hear a view from Jenny Gitlitz of Container Recycling Institute on this issue.
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New DG Environment Draft Battery Directive Unacceptable to Industry
October 15, 2001
The European Portable Battery Association (EPBA) strongly believes that the new draft battery Directive that DG Environment has just sent for European Commission Interservice Consultation does not take into account the excessive burden that it will place on the battery industry if it becomes a Directive. The costs are estimated to be between €500- €850 million per year, which is nearly a third of the industry’s annual revenue.
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QUEBEC: What’s in Store for New Packaging Fees? Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
Quebec was poised to issue new regulations to implement weight-based fees on packaging by early 2005. Find out how the province is progressing, and what to expect with Quebec’s new packaging fees. Mario Laquerre from Recyc-Quebec will have all the news.
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Status of Battery Recycling In Europe
October 15, 2001
Used battery collection and recycling is already an old story in Europe, although the situation is very different from one Member State to another when considering practical implementation.
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Dealing with Global Packaging Design Mandates Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
Victor Bell of Environmental Packaging International will explain how major companies are dealing with the new wave of "design" mandates that are appearing around the globe. He will provide practical advice on how to approach "essential requirements" forms. PVC use, due diligence and other issues.
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Italy: Battery Regulation
July 8, 2002
Regulations for incorporating directives 91/157/EEC and 93/68/EEC on batteries and accumulators containing dangerous substances.
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CALIFORNIA: Recycled Content Now Required Take It Back 05
March 24, 2005
Michael Leaon, CIWMB. California has amended its 1991 recycled content mandate on rigid plastic containers. Compliance is now mandatory no matter what the recycling rate is. We’ll hear from the regulator on what to expect in terms of enforcement. Could your firm be next on the list?
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Norway: Battery Law
July 8, 2002
Regulations concerning changes in the regulations relating to batteries and accumulators. Full text of english version.
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Poland: Entrepreneurs Act 2001
July 8, 2002
The act outlines regulations for product importers and producers, additionally the basis for calculating and collecting product and deposit fees are provided.
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EP Amendments to the WEEE, ROHS Directives, May 15, 2001
May 20, 2001
Full Text of the 100 amendments to the WEEE & ROHS Directives made on the European Parliament floor May 15, 2001. We pulled out the relevant amendments from a larger document, and put it together with the ROHS amendments.
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