The New Batteries Directive (Directive Decoder)

The New Batteries Directive

The European Union (EU) adopted the “Batteries Directive” (91/157/EC) in March 1991. This introduced restrictions on the use of mercury in most batteries and encouraged collection and recycling. However, the objectives of this Directive have not been achieved as most portable batteries are still being sent to landfill.

As a result, the EU has introduced a new directive (2006/66/EC) that will come into force on 26 September 2008, and repeal the existing directive on the same day.

For more information:
http://uk.farnell.com/images/en_UK/pdf/batteries_new_directive.pdf

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Gary Nevison is Farnell's spokesperson and customer interface on legislation that affects the electronics industry, such as the RoHS and WEEE Directives. As part of this, Gary has spoken extensively at RoHS seminars throughout Europe, North America and Australia. He has recently turned his attention to the developments, and impact, of China RoHS.
With over 30 years service at Farnell, he has widespread experience in the electronic components industry, Gary is an active figure in the market place, sitting on the AFDEC (Association of Franchised Distributors of Electronic Components) Council and acting as the elected chairperson for its dedicated RoHS development team.
During 2005, Gary was also chairman of the European organisation DMASS (Distributors and Manufacturers Association of Semiconductor Specialists) and today sits on the board of Electronics Yorkshire, helping local businesses.

Directive Decoder

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