Germany's Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (hereinafter referred to as ELEKTROG) sets out the requirements that all parties involved in the sale of electrical appliances in Germany must comply with. Do you still have something you don't understand about this regulation?In this article, Interzero EPR Services explains some important questions about ELEKTROG and WEEE registration numbers.
ELEKTROG is a regulation implemented in Germany based on the European WEEE Directive that regulates the circulation, ** and disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Elektrog has undergone several revisions since it was first implemented in 2005, with the last revision being on January 1, 2022.
Each country within the EU has its own legislation based on the European WEEE Directive.
ELEKTROG is suitable for all electrical and electronic equipment. By definition,The standard attributes for these devices are:
Designed for use with an AC voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts or a DC voltage not exceeding 1,500 volts.
Relies on electric currents or electromagnetic fields to function properly.
It is used to generate, transmit and measure electric currents and electromagnetic fields.
Please note: There are exceptions to the scope of application. Interzero EPR services can help to quickly and easily fulfill the manufacturer's obligations under ELEKTROG.
Electrical and electronic equipment is divided into the following categories in ELEKTROG:
Heat exchanger;Screens, monitors, and devices containing screens with a surface area of more than 100 square centimeters;
Lamps;At least one device with an external dimension of more than 50 cm (large device);
All devices with external dimensions not exceeding 50 cm (small devices);
All small information technology and communication equipment with external dimensions not exceeding 50 cm.
ELEKTROG sets out obligations relating to the circulation, ** and disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, which apply to manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment and commercial dealers (distributors), among others. As a company, your role in the sales process determines what kind of obligations you should have under ELEKTROG.
Citizens, owners obliged to dispose of waste electrical and electronic equipment, disposal companies, primary treatment facilities and public waste management companies are also affected by ELEKTROG.
Businesses that place or make electrical and electronic equipment available on the German market are considered distributors. Most importantly, they must ensure that the electrical and electronic equipment they supply is properly registered in Germany by the ** manufacturer or manufacturer and is otherwise compliant with the law. Dealers who sell unregistered (or incorrectly registered) electrical and electronic equipment in Germany are also considered manufacturers and must fulfill all manufacturer's obligations!
As a manufacturer, you must ensure the following:
Apply for registration with the German EAR (German Used Electrical Appliance Register** Association);
Appointment of an authorized representative (companies that do not have an office in Germany must appoint an authorized representative);
Bankruptcy guarantee and deposited with the German EAR**;
Entrust the ** system to collect and dispose of old electrical equipment;
Labeling the equipment (manufacturer identification and trash can symbols);
Notify the end user (return options, etc.).
If you are purchasing a manufacturer of electrical and electronic equipment that has not yet been registered in Germany, EAR** will be registered
Then you have to apply for a separate registration number for these devices as the manufacturer.
If your electrical and electronic equipment is purchased from a foreign company (not in Germany) and the company has not appointed an authorized representative:
Then you have to apply for a separate registration number for these devices as the manufacturer.
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