European Commission 25 July 2013, Commission Regulation (EU) No 715/2013 of 25 July 2013 establishing criteria determining when copper scrap ceases to be waste under Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 715/2013 establishes criteria for determining when copper scrap ceases to be classified as waste under Directive 2008/98/EC, aiming to enhance recycling markets while ensuring environmental protection. Key provisions include requirements for the purity and quality of copper scrap, the necessity for a management system and statement of conformity, and compliance with technical standards. The regulation is directly applicable across all Member States and will come into force on January 1, 2014, following a transition period to allow operators to adapt.AI