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Publications | Position Papers, Studies & News on WEEE

Position Papers

EERA Position Paper on PBDEs and the POP Regulation

Position Papers

Europe's ambition to remove persistent organic pollutants from material cycles must be matched by rules that are scientifically measurable, commercially achievable and consistent with circular economy objectives. In this January 2024 position paper, EERA warned that proposed reductions in the unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limits for PBDEs could significantly restrict the European market for recycled WEEE plastics if introduced before reliable testing methods are available. EERA called for a harmonised scientific testing approach across Member States and a stable regulatory framework that gives specialist recyclers the certainty needed to invest in treatment capacity. EERA recommended maintaining a 500 mg/kg limit for PBDE-containing recyclate, mixtures and articles after adoption, with any reduction to 200 mg/kg taking effect no earlier than 1 January 2030.

Joint Statement Calling for the Ban of Single-Use E-cigarettes in the European Union, UK and EEA

A call for banning single-use disposable e-cigarettes has been made by eight European Organisations to the European Parliament and Council

European Commission Call for Evidence: Strengthening the EU WEEE Framework

In 2022, the European Commission launched a Call for Evidence on the evaluation of the WEEE Directive. EERA responded by calling for greater harmonisation across Europe, stronger collection and treatment requirements, mandatory treatment standards, and recycling targets that better reflect treatment quality and the recovery of critical raw materials. We highlighted how differences in national implementation were creating unequal operating conditions, increasing administrative burdens and allowing WEEE to leak from compliant collection and treatment routes. Our response called for a more consistent EU framework that rewards high-quality recycling and creates a level playing field for WEEE operators across Europe.

Feed-Back to the public consultation from the working group “Fast Track Notifications”

The NSRR Fast Track Notifications Working Group's 2022 consultation response set out proposals to simplify intra-EU shipments to pre-consented recovery facilities through harmonised criteria, faster notification procedures, digitalisation, simpler waste classification and proportionate financial guarantees.