You may be aware that the WEEE Directive is currently undergoing a review and LEDs will be specifically named in the scope of the recast Directive which is due to be finalised in 2010/11.

In the meantime the Environment Agency has already classed LEDs as in-scope for the WEEE Regulations so companies importing or producing LED and OLED lamps will now need to comply with the WEEE Regulations.

Recolight are already working with a number of LED businesses who all import from the same exporter to lobby the exporter to register for blanket coverage and therefore take on some of the responsibility for compliance. If you have any questions about LED compliance, get in touch with us via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 0845 601 7749.

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