The implementation of the directive is down to the “producer” within the individual member state in accordance with member state legislation. Article 10 of the directive is the base requirement http://www.epeat.net/Docs/EU%20WEEE%20Directive.pdf
Some mfrs whether or not they have legal entities within members states may have taken a “view” to print a standard multi-lingual WEEE “statement” in the user manual as a cover-all. Chris ________________________________ From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Dave Heald Sent: 15 January 2009 16:48 To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: WEEE statements in user manuals? All, I've seen various implementations of WEEE statements in user manuals. Some contain 20+ language translations of a short statement regarding how to recycle your product, while others have just a passing mention in a single language (I presume the entire manual is translated in this case but haven't had the necessary time to research this). I admit that it's entirely possible that I overlooked a requirement in the directive, but can anyone provide insight into why certain companies feel that it is necessary to include the 20+ translations in print? This has puzzled me for a while and I am trying to resolve the issue. Thanks in advance! -Dave Heald - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <emc-p...@ieee.org> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc Graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. can be posted to that URL. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <emcp...@ptcnh.net> Mike Cantwell <mcantw...@ieee.org> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher <j.bac...@ieee.org> David Heald <dhe...@gmail.com> ________________________________ This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, delete this message. If you are not the intended recipient, disclosing, copying, distributing, or taking any action based on this message is strictly prohibited. - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <emc-p...@ieee.org> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc Graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. can be posted to that URL. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <emcp...@ptcnh.net> Mike Cantwell <mcantw...@ieee.org> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher <j.bac...@ieee.org> David Heald <dhe...@gmail.com>
