PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY

Definition of consumer and company products

A consumer product is a product which can be used in a household without altering it. Products which do not meet this criterion are company products. Whether the product has been sold to a household or company does not make a difference.

All lamps are classified as consumer products.

Examples of B2C/Dual-Use products:

• PC-computers
• Small household appliances
• Electrical stoves
• Light bulbs which have a WEEE classification
• Lighting equipment
• Portable electrical drills and other electrical tools
• Television sets
• Hifi equipment and loudspeakers
• Output

B2C = consumer product = device suitable for household use OR Dual-Use device

Examples of B2B professional usage products:

• Servers
• Soft drink, candy, and game machines
• Company printers and copiers and other output devices not suitable for household use
• Runway approach lights, illuminated advertising signs
• Hospital appliances

B2B = professional usage product = device not suitable for household use

WHY CHOOSE ELKER?

1. Elker is a reliable service provider with over 15 years of experience in the field.

2. Elker is always up-to-date on the latest obligations set out in the EU's WEEE directive and the corresponding obligations of the Finnish legislation.

3. Elker organises the recycling processes of electrical and electronic equipment efficiently.

4. Elker's WEEE recycling processes are sustainable and safe.

5. The WEEE collected is mainly recycled in Finland, according to strict safety regulations and processes.

6. Elker is part of a European-wide joint venture network that enables the producers to settle the WEEE and battery & accumulator requirements and take care of the responsibilities also in Norway and Switzerland, in addition to most of the EU countries.