Regulatory Alert

Chilean Industry Agrees to Voluntary E-Waste Take-Back Obligations

Published February 8, 2010

Chile - Product Take-Back

As reported last year, Chile has been moving forward with its plans for a new General Waste Law that calls for EPR for end-of-life products, including electronics. (See Link below) In advance of that legal requirement, the national environmental agency (CONAMA), a regional e-waste consortia (RELAC-Sur), and five tech companies have signed a voluntary agreement in which the companies commit to take-back their WEEE within Chile (the “Agreement”). This Agreement is a precursor to mandatory WEEE regulation that Chile is developing under the framework of a draft General Waste Law (still under development).

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Madeleine B. Kadas, Esq. Beveridge & Diamond P.C. More Info

Russell Fraker Beveridge & Diamond P.C. More Info

Melissa Owen Ambientelegal More Info

Site Contact Jeff Hannah Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) More Info | Email

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