RPC opinion: The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, post implementation review

The RPC's opinion of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' review of the regulatory measures in the legislation.

From:: Regulatory Policy Committee
Published: 18 February 2025

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restrict the use of hazardous substances including some heavy metals and certain flame retardants in a defined number of categories of electrical and electronic equipment, requiring compliant products to be CE marked.

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Published 18 February 2025

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