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Compliance Glossary

WEEE Directive

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Clear definitions for marketplaces, manufacturers, and importers.

What it means

The WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) governs the collection, treatment, and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU. In Germany, implemented through the ElektroG, it obliges manufacturers and importers to register with stiftung ear and finance disposal. Products must bear the crossed-out wheelie bin symbol. For Amazon sellers, WEEE registration is mandatory in every country of sale.