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Find out how you can join a third party certification scheme for domestic electrical work.
If you put EEE on the UK market you must follow rules on both the EEE you sell and the EEE that becomes waste (WEEE).
Headlamp, position lamps, daytime running lamps, stop lamps, indicators, hazard warning lamps, fog lamps, reversing lamps, lighting ‘tell-tales’, trailer electrical socket, electrical wiring and battery rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
Guidance setting out how the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 affect landlords, tenants and local authorities.
For waste operators and exporters classifying some waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) devices, waste components, and wastes from their treatment.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness about potential hazards to adults and children associated with toys and electrical products.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) - retailer and wholesaler responsibilities, waste collection and compliance schemes.
Apply to become an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) and how to operate legally under the approval.
Government will make it easier for people and businesses to reuse and recycle their old electrical goods
Government and Ofgem jointly commissioned an independent panel, chaired by Simon Harrison, to undertake a review of electrical engineering standards.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors (including retailers).
Guidance for designated collection facilities (DCF) and charities on how to comply with WEEE and waste regulations.
Guidance for EEE producers on how to accurately report the weight of EEE they place on the market under the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations.
Check if an item of WEEE or a component removed from WEEE is a waste or non-waste item and, if it is waste, identify if it contains persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
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