European Union : FAQ

- The ROHS directive provides for the elimination upfront (as of the design stage) of certain hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).

- The WEEE directive provides for the selective collection, treatment and other forms of recovery and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Both the directives apply to the same type of equipment (Electrical and Electronic Equipment), defined as follows :
Equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work properly and equipment for the generation, transfer and measurement of such currents not exceeding 1000 volts for alternating current and 1500 volts for direct current.

- The WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC refers to the product categories indicated in its Annex I A.

- The RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC applies to electrical and electronic equipment falling under categories 1 to 7 and 10 listed in Annex I A of the WEEE directive and to electric light bulbs and luminaires in households. A detailed list of the products to be taken into account for the purpose of the WEEE directive and falling under the categories in Annex I A is established in Annex IB of said directive.