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July 23, 2008
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' h0 t" t3 h) M: b: Q, v" T: L! u' K7 WSpain has transposed the EU Battery Directive (Directive 2006/66 of 6 September 2006) through the Royal Decree on batteries and accumulators and the environmental management of their residues (the “Decree“). The Decree was adopted on 1 February 2008, and it will enter into force on 26 September 2008. The Spanish Ministry of Environment and the competent authorities of the autonomous regions are responsible for administering and enforcing the Decree. In accordance with an amendment to the Battery Directive, the Decree provides that batteries and accumulators that do not meet the applicable requirements must not be placed on the market after 26 September 2008. t% k+ z: K4 m: F% V5 C% n0 e
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$ Q& |1 g. f. t/ L9 F) h5 |In light of these developments, the Subject Report - Batteries in Spain - has been completely updated. |
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