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Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

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Abstract
This Directive sets out provisions on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The aim is to contribute to the protection of human health and the environment. The Directive covers also the environmentally sound recovery and waste disposal. Annex II lays down the list of restricted substances and related maximum tolerated values.
Date of text
Notes
An unofficial consolidated version of this Directive as amended last by Directive (EU) 2017/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2017 is available.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Journal of the European Union L 174, 1 July 2011, pp. 88-110.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
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