The UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations came into force on the 2 January 2007. Many businesses will be affected by these regulations. Various estimates expect between 6,000 and 30,000 businesses, both large and small, to be affected in some form.
Brand owners, importers and distributors of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) will be affected, attracting an obligation under the UK WEEE regulations.
The following interactive questionnaire is designed to help businesses determine whether they are obligated under the UK WEEE regulations.
To find out more call the Valpak WEEE hotline on  08450 682 572 |
you sell/manufacture products to both householder and businesses
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Do you sell EEE products to householders?
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yes
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no
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you sell/manufacture products for householders
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Do you sell EEE products to householders?
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yes
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no
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you sell EEE products to householders
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Do you sell Own Brand EEE Products?
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yes
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no
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you do not sell EEE products to householders
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Do you import EEE products?
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yes
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no
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you do not sell own brand EEE products
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Do you import EEE products?
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yes
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no
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you do not import EEE products
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Do you manufacture EEE products under your own brand in the UK?
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yes
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no
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you sell/manufacture products for businesses
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Do you sell EEE that ends up in a business?
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yes
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no
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you sell EEE that ends up in businesses
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Do you manufacture EEE products under your own brand in the UK
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yes
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no
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you do not manufacture EEE under your own brand
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Do you import EEE products?
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yes
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no
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you sell Own Brand EEE products
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you import EEE products
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you import EEE products
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you do not import EEE products
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you manufacture EEE products under your own brand in the UK
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you neither sell nor manufacture products
for householders or businesses
you do not manufacture EEE products under your
own brand in the UK
you do not sell EEE that ends up in a business
you do not import EEE products
you import EEE products
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Do you manufacture EEE products under your own brand in the UK?
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Do you sell/manufacture Electrical or Electronic Equipment (EEE) for household or businesses?
You will be involved in the sale or manufacture of WEEE if you produce, import, re-brand or sell to the end consumer.
With Businesses you will also be involved if you distribute products.
Do you sell Electrical or Electronic Equipment (EEE) to householders?
Does your company sell any electrical products directly to the ‘man on the street’ via a retail outlet,
a home delivery catalogue or e-mail? This includes free gifts given away as promotional items e.g a free electric toy with a children’s meal should be interpreted as your company selling EEE to the householder.
If you do not sell or provide to the end consumer but are part of the supply chain or a producer of
electronic goods then you should select no.
Do you sell Own Brand EEE Products?
Of the electrical products that you sell or give away are any of them marked with a brand which is
owned by your company? For example a supermarket own brand toaster, or a restaurant's name stamped
into a free gift with a children’s meal.
If this is the case then please select yes.
Do you import EEE Products?
If you are the first legal owner of EEE products within the UK then you are the importer.
For example in the diagram below Company 2 are the importer as they are the first legal owner
of the product in the UK, even though they never physically handle it.
Do you import EEE Products?
If you are the first legal owner of EEE products within the UK then you are the importer.
For example in the diagram below Company 2 are the importer as they are the first legal owner
of the product in the UK, even though they never physically handle it.
Do you manufacture EEE products under your own brand in the UK?
You will be a manufacturer of EEE if you
- Manufacture electrical or electronic equipment under your own brand.
- Resell products under your own brand that were produced by a third party.
Do you sell Electrical or Electronic Equipment (EEE) that ends up in a business?
The Business to Business obligation can be passed through the supply chain. If you are involved in the supply chain for EEE that ends up in a business please select yes. This includes free gifts.
Do you manufacture EEE products under your own brand in the UK?
Of the electrical products that you sell or give away are any of them marked with a brand which is
owned by your company? For example a supermarket own brand product, or a restaurants name stamped into a free gift with a children’s meal.
If this is the case then please select yes.
Do you import EEE Products?
If you are the first legal owner of EEE products within the UK then you are the importer.
For example in the diagram below Company 2 are the importer as they are the first legal owner
of the product in the UK, even though they never physically handle it.
PRODUCER AND RETAILER OBLIGATION
From the responses you have given us it is likely that your company has a Business to Consumer obligation. It is probable that you will also have a Business to Business obligation. If you would like to know more about how this could affect your company please use the links above.
PRODUCER OBLIGATION
From the responses you have given us it is likely that your company has a Business to Consumer Producer obligation. It is probable that you will also have a Business to Business obligation. If you would like to know more about how this could affect your company please use the link above.
PRODUCER AND RETAILER OBLIGATION
From the responses you have given us it is likely that your company has a Business to Consumer obligation. It is probable that you will also have a Business to Business obligation. If you would like to know more about how this could affect your company please use the links above.
RETAILER OBLIGATION
From the responses you have given us it is likely that your company has a Business to Consumer Retailer obligation. It is probable that you will also have a Business to Business obligation. If you would like to know more about how this could affect your company please use the link above.
PRODUCER OBLIGATION
From the responses you have given us it is likely that your company has a Business to Consumer Producer obligation. It is probable that you will also have a Business to Business obligation. If you would like to know more about how this could affect your company please use the link above.
NOT OBLIGATED
From the responses you have given it is at present unlikely that your company will be obligated.
However, we do recommend that you keep updated on the WEEE Directive to ensure that any changes
do not result in your company becoming obligated.
B2B OBLIGATION
From the responses you have given us it is likely that your company has a Business to Business obligation. If you would like to know more about how this could affect your company please use the link above.
B2B OBLIGATION
From the responses you have given us it is likely that your company has a Business to Business obligation. If you would like to know more about how this could affect your company please use the link above.