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.
- Examples of industrial monitoring and control instruments include equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and monitoring and control equipment that performs a safety function as part of industrial control system.
In vitro diagnostic medical devices, medical devices and active implantable devices have the capacity to collect and harbour pathogens, depending on the environment in which they operated. It is essential to follow clinically proven means for decontamination. Relevant Directives are 93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC.
Note: The following EEE are not in the scope of this document:
- Industrial monitoring and control instruments
- In vitro diagnostic medical devices, medical devices or active implantable devices
Who is BS EN 50614 for?
BS EN 50614 on re-use of waste electrical and electronic equipment is useful for:
- E-waste recycling units
- Re-use operator
Why should you use BS EN 50614?
There is a greater need for the reuse of waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling industry today to lessen the environmental effects of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Environmental challenges include pollution, exhaustion of natural resources, waste management, and reduction of landfills. BS EN 50614 guidelines can be used when installing the equipment or instruments that are required for reusing the waste. The safety requirements mentioned in BS EN 50614 help in the recycling process. This requirement ensures that the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) prepared for re-use is safe and are free from defects or conditions that can harm the end-users.
BS EN 50614 is useful in improving the quality of recycled products by performing the quality assurance test. The main objective of BS EN 50614 is to minimize the impact of electronic devices on the environment and help in initiating the end-users for using the recycled products.
