Overview
On August 5th, 2022, Resolution 0851 was published, setting forth guidelines established by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, in accordance with international directions.
Need for Regulation
Due to the increasing growth of electronic and electrical waste and its low rate of collection and management in an environmentally appropriate manner, it is essential to broaden the regulation of collection systems. This will encompass all categories of mass consumer electronics marketed in the country and establish long-term national collection and management objectives. These objectives will be based on the principle of Extended Producer Responsibility, taking into account the life cycles of the devices.
Included Devices
The devices covered under this regulation include:
- Electrical appliances – Kitchen appliances, audio and video equipment, household tools, etc.
- Electronics and telecommunications equipment – Antennas, circuits, computers, telecommunications equipment, peripherals, parts, and cards for printers.
- Machinery and electrical equipment – Cables, conductors, industrial equipment, lighting equipment, batteries, etc.
Producer Responsibilities
Each producer of electrical or electronic devices is required to establish, manage, and finance an environmentally safe collection and management system for waste from products placed on the market. This can be done directly or through third parties acting on their behalf, in compliance with the provisions of the Resolution. Producers may fulfill their obligations individually or via collective systems.
Implementation Timeline
The Regulation will come into effect on January 1st, 2023. From this date onward, producers or importers that market higher levels than those specified in the annex of the standard must submit their waste management planning system no later than April 30th, 2023.