Hi,

Davy, Gordon wrote:
> When was the legislation passed? What is its identifying number?

RoHS: Governmental regulation 158, 2004-04-29
published in RT I 2004, 38, 259

WEEE: Governmental regulation 376, 2004-12-24
published in RT I 2004, 91, 628

> Is there an English translation?

Not that I know of.

> Is there a companion guidance document?

Not that I'm aware of.

> Is self-declaration sufficient, or does a producer need to do more to
>  be regarded as compliant?

Self-declaration is all one needs to do, as far as I know.

> What are the penalties for putting a nonconforming product on the
> market?

Same as with general waste management legislations, nothing WEEE/RoHS
specific.

> Can product be impounded while an alleged nonconformance is being
> settled in court?

If, then only as evidence. Note that penalties can be applied by
environmental protection institution, so while matters are settled in
court one can not sell any products. I may be wrong here thou. I'm not a
lawyer. Why to worry anyway? Just make products to be compatible!

Indrek

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