The Implementation of the Regulation of Electrical and Electronic Products (WEEE and RoHS Directives) – An evaluation of the Belgian situation in light of the review of Directive 2002/96/EC and 2002/95/EC

Abstract: This article focuses on the transposition and the economical and environmental impact of Directive 2002/96/EC on waste and electrical equipment (WEEE) and of Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical equipment (RoHS) in Belgium. Although focused on the Belgian situation, a lot of observations and conclusions will also be valid for other EU countries with a similar approach. The conclusions will also be held against the remarks and recommendations made during the recent stakeholder consultation on the review of the WEEE Directive that is scheduled in 2008. At the same time this article gives an update of the latest developments in legislation and secondary legislation of the WEEE and RoHS Directives