State of play, main conclusions, outlook

Directive 2011/65/EU concerns the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), in order to protect human health and the environment and to maximise their end-of-life recovery. The Commission is finalising an evaluation assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value of the Directive, with a particular emphasis on its contribution to the circular economy.