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Act on the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Country
Slovakia
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Act, which is composed of 19 articles, lays down rules on the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, rights and obligations of manufacturers, importers and distributors concerning the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical equipment and electronic equipment, and technical requirements for electrical and electronic equipment. The aim is to contribute to the protection of human health and the environment. Electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market, including cables and spare parts for the repair, may not contain hazardous substances listed in Annex 1.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/slo141318.pdf
Web site
http://www.zakonypreludi.sk
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 2014.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Collection of Laws No. 346 of 2013
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Z kon o obmedzen pou vania ur it ch nebezpe n ch l tok v elektrick ch zariadeniach a elektronick ch zariadeniach.
Implements
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.
Implemented by