DFDL Cambodia: Mandatory Liabilities of Exclusive Manufacturers, Importers or Suppliers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Key Highlights:

• The Ministry of Environment (“MOE”) issued Prakas No. 2196/0325 dated 18 March 2025 on the liabilities of exclusive manufacturers, importers or suppliers of electrical and electronic equipment concerning e-waste management (“Prakas on E-waste Liability”). The Prakas on E-waste Liability aims to improve the e-waste management practices, reduce environmental impact, and ensure proper handling of e-waste after use.
• This Prakas on E-waste Liability serves as an implementing instrument of Section 2, Chapter 4 (liabilities of manufacturers, importers, or suppliers of electrical and electronic products and hazardous waste) of the Code of Environment and Natural Resources, dated 29 June 2023 (“Environmental Code”).
• Under the Prakas on E-waste Liability, the exclusive manufacturers, importers or suppliers of electrical and electronic products are required to:
  • Be liable for the e-waste management;
  • Collect, manage, and treat e-waste after use or disposal. E-waste can be treated by a licensed waste management company or re-exported to the country of origin in accordance with applicable laws of Cambodia;
  • Develop their owned e-waste collection system permitted by the MOE; or cooperate with an e-waste collection company permitted by the MOE; and
  • Report the quantity and types of imported electrical and electronic products and waste collected after use every six months.