Argentina proposes national law on the management of waste batteries and accumulators
The Argentine Chamber of Deputies Bill proposes to sets down the national law on the management of waste batteries and accumulators. Its main objectives are: – prevent the generation of waste batteries and accumulators; – facilitate separate collection, proper treatment … Continue reading
Washington State Introduces Rechargeable Battery Stewardship Bills
Washington State legislators have recently introduced Senate Bill 5457 and House Bill 1364, which would require the manufacturers and retailers of easily removable, rechargeable batteries weighing less than 11 pounds to establish a stewardship program for used batteries. Stewardship programs … Continue reading
Hungary publishes Decrees on WEEE, Battery Management & Packaging and Packaging Waste
On 29 December 2012 Hungary published Decree No 443 on Waste management activities concerning electrical and electronic equipment. This Decree implements the following EU Directives: EU WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC, EU WEEE Directive 2003/108/EC (on Article 9 financing of WEEE from users other than private … Continue reading
Australia’s ACCC posts alert regarding button battery safety
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) posted an alert regarding safety of button batteries. ACCC, via its Product Safety Australia website, posted two videos, outlining the story of a boy who swallowed a lithium button battery and tips for … Continue reading
Argentina publishes Bill on responsible use of batteries
The Act establishes the mandatory provision of warnings in relation to environmental pollution produced by batteries regarding electronic devices, appliances or similar products that requires the use of batteries. The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of the Nation shall … Continue reading
Illinois to Prohibit Mercury in Zinc Air Button Cell Batteries
On August 27, 2012, Illinois enacted House Bill 1261, which amends the Mercury-added Product Prohibition Act to add zinc air button cell batteries to the list of mercury-added products that may not be sold or distributed in the state. The … Continue reading
California Energy Commission Adopts Battery Charger Efficiency Rules
The California Energy Commission has just recently approved energy efficiency standards for large and small battery charger systems, which are commonly used to power cell phones, laptop computers, power tools, and other devices. For further details, please contact us.
English Translation of Amendment to Icelandic Waste Management Act
An English translation of the June 2011 amendment (on batteries) to the Icelandic Waste Management Act, 2003 is now available to purchase from C2P. For further details, please contact us
English Translation of Swiss Amendment to Chemicals Ordinance
An English translation of the Swiss Reduction of Risks Linked to Chemical Products, Ordinance, 2005 – Amendment – (on hazardous substance limits, batteries etc.) Ordinance, 2010 is now available to purchase from C2P. For further details, please contact us