What is BS EN 50614 about?
BS EN 50614 is an international standard for the re-use of electronic waste that aims to preserve the environment and also protect human health. BS EN 50614 helps in encouraging the end-users to use these recycled products by assuring the safety of these products.
BS EN 50614 is applicable to preparing for re-use operators only and does not cover activities connected with used or second-hand equipment that have not become waste. It applies to all preparing for re-use operators, no matter their size or main focus of activity.
In case of treatment operations (including the collection and logistics of WEEE) other than preparing for re-use, the EN 50625 series applies.
BS EN 50614 covers the preparing for re-use of WEEE arising from electrical and electronic equipment as listed in Annex I and Annex III of Directive 2012/19/EU. BS EN 50614:2020 history
2020BS EN 50614:2020 Requirements for the preparing for re-use of waste electrical and electronic equipment