Frequently Asked Questions
Are any products exempt from the WEEE-Directive?
WEEE Exemptions (by category): Lighting Equipment: Household lighting fixtures
Filament light bulbs, including halogens
Electrical and Electronic Tools: Some Large-scale stationary industrial tools. You should contact WEEE Register Society Ltd.
to determine if EEE is exempt.
Medical Devices: Implanted or infected products
Other exemptions:
- Equipment solely for Military and National Security purposes - Product must be specific to this market.
- Equipment covered by other existing waste directives such as the End of Life Vehicle (ELV) - Automotive Products.
- Something that is part of equipment outside the scope of the WEEE directive such as equipment which is integral to:
- Aerospace/Aircraft Products
- Surface Transportation Products (aircraft, trains, boats, etc.)