MTF Objectives

• continue to provide a forum for the exchange of non-competitive information with respect to the end of life issues of product

• continue to be the recognised body representing and putting members’ views to decision-making bodies in the UK and EC

• become a technical centre in the UK providing commentary, guidance and advice on legal and other regulatory developments on end of life issues

• become a research and statistical centre, aggregating and publishing statistics and analysis and other relevant market information on handling end of life product

How the MTF works in your interests

• provides a forum for non-competitive discussion on the implementation of the WEEE, RoHS and Batteries Directives into the UK market.

• acts as a point of contact on end of life mobile phones with the DTI, Defra and the Environment Agency.

What the MTF has achieved so far

• established a central point of contact in the UK for mobile takeback issues

• developed code of practice guidelines for the recycling and refurbishment of mobile phones in the UK

• contributed to the international work of the United Nations Environmental Project on handling of mobile phones

• worked with the Environment Agency on the definition of waste for mobile phones

• responded to Government consultations on the implementation of the WEEE and ROHS directives.

Who’s Who in MTF?
To see who does what in the forum go to Contact

Who can join the MTF?
Mobile phone handset manufacturers, suppliers, network operators, reverse logistics and other companies associated with mobile communication products and services in the UK market, including companies that recycle or refurbish mobile phones.

How can I join MTF?
The Mobile Takeback Forum is a membership group within the FCS. To become an FCS member, or an MTF Associate member call the FCS office on 0208 249 6363 or e-mail mtf@fcs.org.uk

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