EN 50419:2022

Marking of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in respect to separate collection of waste EEE (WEEE)

This document specifies a marking — of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with a view to minimizing the disposal of waste EEE (WEEE) as unsorted waste and to facilitating its separate collection. NOTE 1 This is in accordance with Article 14(4) of Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE, recast) — that serves to clearly identify the producer of the equipment and — that the equipment has been put on the market after 13 August 2005. NOTE 2 This is in accordance with Articles 12(3) and 15(2) of Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE, recast) — that applies to categories of electrical and electronic equipment subject to WEEE collection, treatment, recovery and environmentally sound disposal as defined by European and national regulations, provided the equipment concerned is not part of another type of equipment that does not fall within the scope of above mentioned regulations. NOTE 3 This is in accordance with Article 2 and Annexes I – IV of Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE, recast) [1] The definition of a technical carrier medium for machine based identifying the producer, such as a barcode, electronic data medium or microchip, is not covered by this document.

Kennzeichnung von Elektro- und Elektronikgeräten für eine getrennte Sammlung von Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräten (WEEE)

Marquage des équipements électriques et électroniques pour la collecte séparée des déchets EEE (DEEE)

Le présent document spécifie un marquage — des équipements électriques et électroniques (EEE) en vue de réduire au minimum l'élimination des déchets EEE (DEEE) avec les déchets non triés et de faciliter leur collecte séparée. NOTE 1 Ceci conformément à l’Article 14(4) de la directive 2012/19/UE (DEEE, refonte;) — qui sert à identifier clairement le producteur de l’équipement et — que cet équipement a été mis sur le marché après le 13 août 2005. NOTE 2 Ceci conformément aux Articles 12(3) et 15(2) de la directive 2012/19/UE (DEEE, refonte); — qui s'applique aux catégories d'équipements électriques et électroniques soumis à la collecte, au traitement, à la valorisation et à l'élimination respectueuse de l'environnement des DEEE, tels que définis par les réglementations européennes et nationales, à condition que l'équipement concerné ne soit pas intégré à un autre type d'équipement exclu du domaine d'application des réglementations susmentionnées. NOTE 3 Ceci conformément à l’Article 2 et aux Annexes I à IV de la directive 2012/19/UE (DEEE, refonte) [1] La définition d'un support technique pour l’identification du producteur par le biais d’une machine, tel qu'un code-barres, un support de données électronique ou une micropuce, n'est pas couverte par le présent document.

Označevanje električne in elektronske opreme glede na ločeno zbiranje odpadkov EEE (WEEE)

Ta dokument določa označevanje:
– električne in elektronske opreme (EEE) z namenom, da se zmanjša odlaganje odpadne električne in elektronske opreme (WEEE) kot nesortiranega odpadka ter omogoči njeno ločeno zbiranje.
OPOMBA 1: To je v skladu s členom 14(4) Direktive 2012/19/EU o odpadni električni in elektronski opremi (prenovljena različica);
– pri katerem sta jasno navedena proizvajalec opreme in
– datum, ko je bila oprema dana na trg, tj. po 13. avgustu 2005.
OPOMBA 2: To je v skladu v členoma 12(3) in 15(2) Direktive 2012/19/EU o odpadni električni in elektronski opremi (prenovljena različica);
– ki se uporablja za kategorije električne in elektronske opreme, za katere veljajo zbiranje, obdelava, predelava ter okolju prijazno odlaganje odpadne električne in elektronske opreme, kot to določajo evropski in nacionalni predpisi, pod pogojem, da zadevna oprema ni del druge vrste opreme, ki ne spada na področje uporabe zgoraj omenjenih predpisov.
OPOMBA 3: To je v skladu s členom 2 in dodatki I–IV Direktive 2012/19/EU [1] o odpadni električni in elektronski opremi (prenovljena različica) [1].
Opredelitev tehničnega nosilca za strojno prepoznavanje proizvajalca, kot je črtna koda, elektronski nosilec podatkov ali mikročip, v tem dokumentu ni zajeta.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 07-Jul-2022
• ICS: 01.080.40 - Graphical symbols for use on electrical and electronics engineering drawings, diagrams, charts and in relevant technical product documentation
• ICS: 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general
• ICS: 31.020 - Electronic components in general
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 111X - Environment
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 111X - Environment
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 08-Jul-2022
• Due Date: 07-Nov-2021
• Completion Date: 08-Jul-2022
• Directive: 2012/19/EU - Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
• Mandate: M/336 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI for standardization work in the field of waste from electrical and electronic equipement
• Ref Project: SIST EN 50419:2022 - Marking of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in respect to separate collection of waste EEE (WEEE)

Relations

• Replaces: EN 50419:2006 - Marking of electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE)
• Effective Date: 12-Jul-2022

Overview

EN 50419:2022 is a European standard issued by CLC that establishes requirements for the marking of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) concerning the separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The standard supports environmental policies aimed at reducing unsorted WEEE disposal by facilitating its identification and separate collection. It aligns with Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE, recast) and supersedes the previous EN 50419:2006, offering an updated framework for marking EEE to promote responsible recycling and recovery.

Key elements of EN 50419:2022 include unique producer identification, marking of manufacturing or market introduction dates, and clear symbols indicating that equipment is subject to separate WEEE collection. These markings help stakeholders-producers, treatment facilities, waste managers, and consumers-effectively manage WEEE streams to comply with European regulations.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability
  EN 50419:2022 applies to electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market after 13 August 2005 that falls within WEEE collection categories. It excludes technical carrier media like barcodes or microchips used for producer identification.

• Unique Producer Identification
  The standard mandates that each EEE must display a unique producer identifier, such as a brand name, trademark, or company registration number. This identification is linked to national producer registers, facilitating traceability and responsibility.

• Date Identification
  EEE must be marked with the date of manufacture or the date it was placed on the market, following ISO 8601 formats or approved codes. This is critical for financial differentiation and treatment of WEEE according to its age and regulatory requirements.

• Crossed-Out Wheeled Bin Symbol
  A central marking requirement is the use of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol, which indicates that the equipment should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste but collected separately. The standard defines exact dimensions, design, and placement regulations for this symbol.

• Integrated and Separate Markings
  The standard describes options for integrated markings combining the symbol with a black bar (indicating the manufacturing date category) or separate markings where date and symbol are distinct but compliant with size and visibility requirements.

• Marking Durability and Visibility
  Markings must be visible, legible, and indelible under typical product use conditions. Durability tests include resistance to rubbing with water and petroleum spirit to ensure markings remain intact.

• Location and Accessibility
  Markings should be placed such that they remain visible-even if under a cover removable without tools-unless safety standards dictate otherwise. If space constraints inhibit marking on the device itself, markings must appear on packaging, user instructions, and warranties.

Applications

• Product Compliance
  Manufacturers and producers of electrical and electronic equipment use EN 50419:2022 to ensure their products are marked in compliance with WEEE regulations, enabling easier identification for end-of-life collection.

• Waste Management and Recycling
  Markings guided by EN 50419 facilitate sorting and separate collection at municipal and industrial waste facilities, improving recycling rates and reducing environmental pollution from hazardous substances in WEEE.

• Regulatory Monitoring
  Enforcement bodies rely on these standardized markings to verify producer responsibilities and compliance with WEEE directives, streamlining oversight and data collection.

• Consumer Awareness
  Clear visual markings on products and packaging inform consumers that the equipment should not be discarded with regular waste, promoting responsible disposal behaviors.

Related Standards

• Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE, recast)
  The foundational EU directive underpinning the requirements for WEEE separate collection and marking.

• EN 80416-3:2002 – Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment
  Provides guidelines on symbol visibility and design, supporting the graphical consistency of WEEE markings.

• EN 61429:1996/A11:1998 – Marking of secondary cells and batteries
  Defines marking requirements for batteries that complement WEEE collection efforts.

• ISO 8601 – Date and time representations
  Standardizes date formatting used in marking the manufacturing or market date.

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Keywords: EN 50419:2022, WEEE marking, electrical and electronic equipment, waste electrical and electronic equipment, EEE producer identification, crossed-out wheeled bin symbol, WEEE separate collection, European WEEE directive, electrical equipment recycling, electronic waste labeling, WEEE compliance, product marking durability.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 50419:2006
Označevanje električne in elektronske opreme glede na ločeno zbiranje odpadkov
EEE (WEEE)
Marking of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in respect to separate collection of
waste EEE (WEEE)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50419:2022
ICS:
01.080.20 Grafični simboli za posebno Graphical symbols for use on
opremo specific equipment
13.030.30 Posebni odpadki Special wastes
29.020 Elektrotehnika na splošno Electrical engineering in
general
31.020 Elektronske komponente na Electronic components in
splošno general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50419
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2022
ICS 01.080.40; 29.020; 31.020 Supersedes EN 50419:2006
English Version
Marking of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in respect
to separate collection of waste EEE (WEEE)
Marquage des équipements électriques et électroniques Kennzeichnung von Elektro- und Elektronikgeräten für eine
pour la collecte séparée des déchets EEE (DEEE) getrennte Sammlung von Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräten
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2022-06-06. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2022 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 50419:2022 E
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Marking . 6
4.1 Requirements of marking of EEE . 6
4.1.1 Unique identification of the producer . 6
4.1.2 Identification of date of put on the market for financial differentiation needs of WEEE . 6
4.1.3 Marking that the EEE is subject to separate WEEE collection . 7
4.2 Design of the marking . 7
4.2.1 Integrated marking . 7
4.2.2 Separate markings . 9
4.2.3 General marking design requirements . 9
4.2.4 Location of the marking . 9
Bibliography . 10
Figures
Figure 1 — Marking of electrical and electronic equipment as required by 4.1 b) 2) . 8
Figure 2 — Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol . 9
European foreword
This document (EN 50419:2022) has been prepared by CLC/TC 111X “Environment”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2023-06-06
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2025-06-06
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 50419:2006 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
• The previous edition specified the marking requirements as described in 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and directly
refers to this Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) which was meanwhile replaced by 2012/19/EU (WEEE,
recast). This document presents the marking requirements independent from a regulation version.
• The revision clarifies the different possibilities of use the crossed-out wheeled bin combined with the black
bar and / or manufacturing date.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN and CENELEC
websites.
Introduction
This document aims to assist the marking of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with a view to
minimizing the disposal of waste EEE (WEEE) as unsorted waste and to facilitating its separate collection. For
this purpose it specifies the different possibilities to use the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol combined with
the black bar and / or manufacturing date supporting the identification when the equipment was put on the
market.
This document supports the respective essential requirements of Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE, recast). This
document does not constitute a request for design change for existing products specified to meet the previous
edition of the standard or the former Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
This document supports the objectives of the Community's environment policy. These aim to preserve, protect
and improve the quality of the environment, protect human health and utilize natural resources prudently and
rationally.
1 Scope
This document specifies a marking
— of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with a view to minimizing the disposal of waste EEE (WEEE)
as unsorted waste and to facilitating its separate collection.
NOTE 1 This is in accordance with Article 14(4) of Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE, recast)
— that serves to clearly identify the producer of the equipment and
— that the equipment has been put on the market after 13 August 2005.
NOTE 2 This is in accordance with Articles 12(3) and 15(2) of Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE, recast)
— that applies to categories of electrical and electronic equipment subject to WEEE collection, treatment,
recovery and environmentally sound disposal as defined by European and national regulations, provided
the equipment concerned is not part of another type of equipment that does not fall within the scope of
above mentioned regulations.
NOTE 3 This is in accordance with Article 2 and Annexes I – IV of Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE, recast) [1]
The definition
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