Details Part of collectionProposals on the circular economyPublication date26 January 2017 Description The Commission proposes to update legislation to restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive). The proposal promotes substitution of hazardous materials to make the recycling of components more profitable. The proposed changes will further facilitate second-hand market operations (e.g. reselling) and repair of electrical and electronic equipment. It is estimated that the measures will prevent more than 3000 tonnes of hazardous waste per year in the EU, and enable savings of energy and raw materials. In the health sector alone, an estimated EUR 170 million in healthcare costs could be saved. Documents 26 January 2017Proposed Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)Proposed Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 26 January 2017Impact assessment of the proposed Directive (RoHS)Impact assessment of the proposed Directive (RoHS) 26 January 2017Executive summary of the impact assessment of the proposed Directive (RoHS)Executive summary of the impact assessment of the proposed Directive Related links https://ec.europa.eu/info/node/217Report on the implementation of the Circular Economy Action PlanCommunication on the role of waste-to-energy in the Circular Economy
26 January 2017Proposed Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)Proposed Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
26 January 2017Impact assessment of the proposed Directive (RoHS)Impact assessment of the proposed Directive (RoHS)
26 January 2017Executive summary of the impact assessment of the proposed Directive (RoHS)Executive summary of the impact assessment of the proposed Directive
