To what equipment does the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act apply?

Electrical or electronic equipment is defined as everything that is electrically operated or that operates electronically but is not part of another device governed by separate disposal regulations.

Car radios, for example, are not covered by the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act and must be disposed of together with the vehicle as before. In case of doubt, a product's category is always determined by its primary purpose.

The Act embraces the following types of equipment:

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  Large and small household appliances
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  Information and communications technology and consumer electronics
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  Lights but not conventional light bulbs
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  Electrical and electronic tools but not permanently installed machines
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  Toys and sports and leisure equipment
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  Medical products which are neither implanted nor infectious
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  Surveillance and control equipment, automatic dispensers Manufacturer of electrical or electronic equipment

Bond insurance for recycling costs enables manufacturers of equipment to meet the strict requirements of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act.

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