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LED stripes are now classified as luminaires of the device type "luminaires or other lighting fixtures or equipment for spreading or controlling light that can be used in private households" of the collection group 5.

Until 24 July 2016 stationary dealers, who have a sales surface for electrical devices of more than 400 sqm, or online dealers who have a storage and dispatch area for electrical devices of more than 400 sqm, they need to have created the condition for free of charge take-back of waste electrical devices

B2B distributors are also obliged to take back used devices from private households

The Germany-wide take-back system for electrical and electronic equipment take-e-way presents the online platform www.take-e-back.com for the take-back of waste devices according to the amended ElektroG/WEEE

take-e-way provides a simple all-round system to all concerned retailers and online retailers which covers all legal obligations

take-e-way offers free of charge consulting and full-service solutions

International symposium with regard to the implementation of the WEEE directive into German national law at Steigenberger Airport Hotel in Frankfurt/Germany on November 3rd, 2015

This information is important for all members and customers who have already registered LEDs and want to continue selling them.

take-e-way will offer help to all concerned producers, manufacturers, importers and distributors to fulfil the requirements of the new Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) in time