Are antennas, cables, fibre optics and waveguides covered by the WEEE and RoHS Directives?
Antennas and cables meet the definition of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) under the WEEE and RoHS Directives. The difference between electrical and fibre optics relates to the material, not the function (electrical cables too can be and have been used for the transmission of information, sound, image etc.). All cables inside and/or as extensions or connections which are part of the equipment at the time of discarding are considered WEEE. All cables used for fixed installations fall outside the scope of WEEE. Masts and pylons do not meet the definition of EEE. If the products are integrated into a fixed installation they are not considered WEEE. Modular cabling systems for voice, data and video applications fall under Category 3 IT and telecommunication equipment of the WEEE Directive and are covered by the RoHS Directive. What is meant by infected products? The WEEE Directive applies to the categories listed under Annex IA of the Directive. Annex IB contains a non-exhaustive
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