EU Directive on hazardous substances

EU Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances published 21 July

21 July

Hazardous substances - EU

EU Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment recasts the original Directive (2002/95/EC) (as amended) to improve clarity. Member states have until 2 January 2013 to transpose the recast Directive.