RS-BNA-JUL_12_10 Peru - Production, Import, and Distribution of Electric and Electronic Equipment
06/27/2012
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- The Ministry of the Environment has issued a rule regarding the production, import, and distribution of electric and electronic equipment (EEE). The rule requires companies than generated waste electric and electronic equipment to create or enroll in a WEEE management system. The rule also requires generators to have a waste management plan approved, submit an annual declaration, inform final users on take-back systems, and hand WEEE over to authorized contractors. Manufacturers of computers and communication equipment and consumer appliances must submit the waste management plan by June 28, 2013. The rule is effective June 28, 2012.