Is Weee certification mandatory? What is wee certification?

In order to reduce the waste of natural resources and prevent various electronic and electrical equipment from polluting the environment, Weee certification requires manufacturers to assume the responsibility for recycling electronic and electrical equipment. Is Weee certification mandatory?

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1. What is wee certification?

WEEE certification refers to the EU directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment. It is usually a certification that all electrical and electronic factories will do. It is a certification to test whether the recycling rate of the product meets the standard. Once the factory has obtained WEEE certification, it can put a "trash can" logo on the product.

For electronic and electrical products entering the German market, WEEE certification is required, otherwise they cannot be sold. Even after being put on the shelves, they will be forced to be removed from the shelves and may even be punished by regulatory authorities.

Many electronic and electrical products such as power supplies have a "trash can" logo, which can only be affixed after obtaining WEEE certification.

However, for products to enter the EU market, the only compulsory certification is CE certification. Although WEEE certification is a required certification, it is not a compulsory certification.

It can only be said that WEEE certification has strict requirements in EU countries, and usually requires this certification. Germany is the most stringent. It is a sales pass that must be done, but it is not mandatory.

2. Which countries require WEEE certification?

Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal, Poland, Belgium, Finland, Luxembourg, Austria, Ireland, etc.

In summary, Weee certification is not mandatory. Currently, Weee certification is required in countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and Ireland.