Resources and Waste Strategy release
Non-compliant internet sellers will be liable for the WEEE compliance of products they sell online. That is the position set out in the government’s Resources and Waste Strategy, released today.
Commenting on the news, Recolight CEO Nigel Harvey said: “The move to making online sellers responsible for WEEE compliance of the product they sell is very welcome. Recolight has campaigned long and hard for this change. The level of WEEE avoidance on some major marketplaces is very high – our research showed that 76% of LED bulbs available on one site were in breach of the WEEE regulations.”
“That non-compliance is damaging to the competitiveness of compliant companies. It also means that the recycling of some lighting products might, in the long term, become unfunded.”
“We do, however, hope the government will consult on options before their backstop deadline of end 2020. The sooner this loophole is closed, the better.”
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