From January 2027: Certification Becomes Mandatory

 

Starting January 2027, every electronic waste recycling facility will be required to comply with CENELEC standards as a condition for obtaining a business license and continuing to process e-waste for authorized organizations. 

The standard provides structure within a dense regulatory environment, prevents operational and environmental risks, and ensures safe, high-quality processes.

  

Structure of the CENELEC Standard

 

The CENELEC standard is based on the series of European standards EN 50625, adapted to Israel by the Ministry of Environmental Protection. 

It governs all stages of e-waste handling: receiving, storage, sorting, dismantling, hazardous material management, and transportation.

 

The main requirements include:

 

1. Comprehensive environmental management and risk prevention. 

2. Safe handling of hazardous materials and pollution prevention. 

3. Clear definition and enforcement of operational and safety procedures. 

4. Establishment of designated and controlled work areas. 

5. Detailed documentation, monitoring, inspection, and testing processes. 

6. Continuous training programs for all employees.

 

Proper implementation of the standard ensures not only compliance but also substantial improvements in safety, quality, and operational performance.

  

Why Certify to the CENELEC Standard and Who Must Comply?

 

Certification to the CENELEC standard offers operational, regulatory, and managerial advantages- and it is mandatory for all organizations handling e-waste. 

From January 2027, every recycling plant, transfer station, sorting or dismantling facility, and any entity dealing with electronic waste or associated hazardous materials must comply as a prerequisite for business licensing and authorized operations.

 

Beyond legal compliance, the standard delivers key benefits:

 

- Ensures uninterrupted operation without regulatory delays. 

- Enables continued acceptance of e-waste from authorized organizations. 

- Enhances workflow, organizational order, and audit readiness. 

- Reduces errors and hazards from uncontrolled handling of dangerous materials. 

- Lowers costs and optimizes resource and process management.

 

In practice, the CENELEC standard serves not only as a regulatory framework but also as a powerful management tool that strengthens organizational performance, safety, efficiency, and professional reputation.

  

Why Choose Sutok for CENELEC Implementation?

 

Implementing the CENELEC standard requires a precise combination of regulatory expertise, engineering insight, operational understanding, and hands-on experience. 

At Sutok, we bring all these elements together to ensure a smooth, effective, and sustainable certification journey.

 

With us, you’ll receive:

 

- Extensive experience with e-waste facilities and proven support during Ministry of Environmental Protection audits. 

- Practical, realistic solutions tailored to site-specific equipment and processes. 

- End-to-end guidance: gap analysis, procedure development, documentation systems, training, and audit preparation. 

- Time and cost savings through a structured, efficient process. 

- Full transparency and professional communication with regulators—ensuring a predictable, surprise-free certification path.

 

We take the administrative burden off your facility, organize requirements clearly and effectively, and guide you safely toward full CENELEC certification.

  

We’d be happy to accompany you through every step of the CENELEC implementation and certification process.

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Get in touch with us to plan a professional, efficient process that ensures total compliance and regulatory peace of mind.