Definitions
Producer of EEE
Producer of EEE means any natural or legal person / authorised businessman who, irrespective of the selling technique used, including distance communication:
- is established in the Slovak Republic and manufacturers and sells electrical and / or electronic equipment under its own brand
- is established in the Slovak Republic and resells electrical and / or electronic equipment produced by other suppliers under its own brand
- is established in the Slovak Republic and imports or exports electrical and /or electronic equipment within the territory of the European Community.
Foreign producer of EEE means any natural or legal person / authorised businessman, who is based outside the Slovak Republic and sells electrical and / or electronic equipment by means of distance communication directly to consumers in the Slovak Republic.
Distance producer of EEE means any natural or legal person / authorised businessman, who is based in the Slovak Republic and sells electrical and / or electronic equipment by means of distance communication directly to consumers in another country.
If a distributor makes an EEE available on the market, which is originated from a non-registered producer, the distributor is considered to be the producer and should assume the obligations of the producer.
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) means:
- equipment the function of which depends on electrical current or electromagnetic field
- equipment for the production, transfer and measuring of electrical current or electromagnetic field
- equipment which is designed for use in voltage not exceeding 1,000 V for alternating current and 1,500 V for direct current
- equipment falling within the categories 1 to 10.
Introduction to the market
Introduction of a product to the market in the Slovak Republic consists in the first paid (e.g. by sale or leasing) or unpaid (by gift, lending) transfer of a product to another person or entity in the Slovak Republic by its producer for the purpose of its distribution or use. Importing a product should be considered as an introduction to the market.
Product categories
On 1 January 2019, the Waste Act No. 79/2015 Coll. changes !
6 groups of EEE according to Annex No. 6, Part II of the Act on Waste:
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Heat exchange equipment
refrigerators, refrigerators, air conditioning, pumps
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Displays and monitors larger than 100 cm2
televisions, computer monitors
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Lamps
linear fluorescent lamps, energy efficient fluorescent lamps and discharge lamps
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Large devices with a dimension of more than 50 cm
washing machines, stoves, music equipment, electronic instruments
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Small devices with all dimensions of less than 50 cm
home appliances, consumer electronics, toys, leisure equipment
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Small IT devices with all dimensions of less than 50 cm
phones, calculator, keyboard