Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Article 23 U.K. Review

[F1 1. By 31 December 2018 , the Commission shall draw up a report on the implementation of this Directive and its impact on the environment and the functioning of the internal market.]

[F1 2. In its report, the Commission shall include an evaluation on the following aspects of this Directive:]

(a) the appropriateness of further risk management measures for batteries and accumulators containing heavy metals;

(b) the appropriateness of the minimum collection targets for all waste portable batteries and accumulators set out in Article 10(2), and the possibility of introducing further targets for later years, taking account of technical progress and practical experience gained in Member States;

(c) the appropriateness of the minimum recycling requirements set out in Annex III, Part B, taking account of information that Member States provide, technical progress and practical experience gained in Member States.

3. If necessary, proposals for revision of the related provisions of this Directive shall accompany the report.

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Directive (EU) 2018/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directives 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators, and 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (Text with EEA relevance).