WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Compliance Information
🌱 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Compliance Information
For customers in the European Union
📌 Important Notice: Who is Responsible for What?
🔹 Our Role (Your Supplier)
- CHANDNEY A. Marchel is a supplier of USB dongles and is registered in Poland under the Polish WEEE system (BDO).
- We do not register in WEEE systems outside Poland, as we do not import or distribute products directly to end-users in other EU countries.
- Our responsibility ends with the delivery of the product to you. Any further obligations under WEEE regulations in your country are your responsibility as the distributor or end-user.
🔹 Your Responsibilities (As a Manufacturer)
Since you are a manufacturer launching your own product on the market in your Country, a software pack containing a USB dongle, you may have legal obligations under the EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and local laws. Below are the key obligations that may apply to you:
📜 Obligations Under the EU WEEE Directive
1️⃣ Registration in the Local WEEE System (If Applicable)
- you may need to register as a “manufacturer” or “distributor” in the local WEEE system.
- Examples of local WEEE authorities:
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Registro Nazionale dei Produttori (RAEE)
- 🇪🇸 Spain: Registro de Productores de Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos
- 🇩🇪 Germany: Stiftung EAR
- 🇫🇷 France: Éco-systèmes / Ecologic
- If you are unsure whether you need to register, consult your local WEEE authority or a legal advisor.
2️⃣ Proper Marking of the Product (WEEE Symbol)
- You must ensure that the USB key is properly marked with the WEEE symbol on the packaging when distribute it in your Country.
- Example of the WEEE symbol:
- Required text on the packaging or user manual:
“The WEEE symbol indicates that this product is subject to separate collection for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) under Directive 2012/19/EU. Do not dispose of this product with general household waste. Return it to an authorized collection point for recycling.”
3️⃣ Recycling Responsibilities
- At the end of the product’s life, you must ensure it is recycled through an authorized WEEE collection system in your country.
⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
- CHANDNEY A. Marchel does not register in WEEE systems outside Poland and is not responsible for compliance with WEEE regulations in other EU countries.
- You, as the recipient or distributor in your Country, are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with local WEEE laws, including registration (if required) and proper product marking.
- Failure to comply with local WEEE regulations may result in penalties or legal consequences, which are entirely your responsibility.
🔗 Useful Links
- EU WEEE Directive: https://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/index_en.htm