WEEE Compliance
ECQA WEEE Compliance
ECQA provides full-scope WEEE compliance services, including product category assessment, producer registration (per member state), evaluation of recovery and recycling targets, and proper application of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Our services help ensure your products meet regulatory requirements and achieve seamless access to EU markets.
| Category | Description | Representative Products |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temperature exchange equipment | Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, heat pumps, oil radiators, other non-water-based heat exchange devices |
| 2 | Screens and monitors >100 cm² | TVs, monitors, digital photo frames, laptops, portable computers |
| 3 | Lamps | Fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps, HID lamps, low-pressure sodium lamps, LED lamps |
| 4 | Large equipment (any dimension >50 cm) | Washing machines, ovens, lighting systems, servers, copiers, large printers, large medical devices, PV panels |
| 5 | Small equipment (all dimensions ≤50 cm) | Kettles, radios, clocks, toys, cameras, personal care electronics, sports equipment, small PV devices |
| 6 | Small IT and telecom equipment (all dimensions ≤50 cm) | Mobile phones, GPS units, routers, desktop PCs, printers, telephones |
WEEE Directive Minimum Recycling Requirements
| Category | Minimum Recovery Rate | Minimum Reuse + Recycling Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 & 4 | 85% by weight | 80% by weight |
| Category 2 | 80% by weight | 70% by weight |
| Category 5 & 6 | 75% by weight | 55% by weight |
| Category 3 | 80% by weight | / |
Protect your brand and meet mandatory take-back, recycling, and labeling requirements with ECQA’s WEEE compliance services. We support manufacturers, importers, and distributors in determining product scope, classification, and recovery targets under the EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). Stay compliant across all EU member states and avoid costly penalties. Contact us today to schedule your WEEE compliance consultation.
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