Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 on shipments of electrical and electronic waste agreed under the Basel Convention

This procedure updates EU rules on exporting electrical and electronic waste. It ensures these exports comply with international agreements, specifically the Basel Convention, to better manage hazardous waste and protect the environment.

The changes affect companies involved in exporting waste electrical and electronic equipment. It aims to prevent illegal shipments and ensure waste is treated in an environmentally sound manner, impacting waste management practices and international trade.