3.—(1) The regulator must exercise its relevant functions so as to ensure compliance with Articles 8(1) to (3) and 9(3) of the WEEE Directive.
(2) But when interpreting the WEEE Directive for the purposes of this paragraph, ignore the following words in Article 9(3)—
(a)“or the registration referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2”, and
(b)“and for the achievement of the recovery targets set out in Article 11”.