GEIG – ENVIRONMENTAL / WEEE / ROHS DECLARATION (v1.2)

Effective from: 9 October 2025

1.0 Scope and Geography

1.1 This declaration applies to GeiG-branded electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) wherever the GeiG logo or mark appears.
1.2 Where a local physical collection point is not available, the actor (customer or business partner) must ship the device to the United Kingdom—or to another destination we specify—to meet applicable WEEE obligations.
1.3 Governing law and jurisdiction for this policy: England & Wales.

2.0 Product Scope and Marking

2.1 Product categories covered include: laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories/PSUs, batteries, and peripherals.
2.2 Conformity marking: products carry UKCA (UK) and CE (EU) marks as applicable to the model and market.

3.0 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) – UK and EU

Producer / PRN (waste producer):
3.0.a Meridian Peoples Holdings Limited is the waste producer for GeiG-branded EEE placed on the market in jurisdictions where Meridian is the legal producer or brand owner. Meridian Peoples Holdings Limited holds Producer Registration Number WEE/MM1815AA for the purposes of WEEE producer obligations. GeiG (Computerko Limited, operating the GeiG trading name) will cooperate with Meridian, local distributors and importers to ensure producer obligations are met in each jurisdiction.

3.1 Producer status (operator): GeiG/Computerko currently holds carrier/operational licences as required for logistics and collection. Where Meridian or another legal entity is the producer or importer by law, GeiG/Computerko will cooperate to enable their compliance.
3.2 Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS): GeiG/Computerko is not enrolled as an OEM/ODM PCS provider for all markets; status and enrolment needs are under continuous review with Meridian. Where local producer obligations require registration with a PCS, the responsible producer (Meridian, importer or partner) will ensure compliance.
3.3 Consumer take-back (B2C): free like-for-like take-back collection for end-of-life GeiG equipment, subject to safe packaging and compliance with battery/dangerous-goods rules.
3.4 Business take-back (B2B): free asset take-back for qualifying business customers. Certified data-wipe is available on request and may incur a charge.
3.5 Proof and exclusions: We may require a serial number and/or order number. We may refuse or route items differently that are heavily damaged, present biohazard risk, or breach battery shipping/compliance rules.
3.6 Shipping responsibility for take-back: UK — GeiG/Computerko pays; International — customer pays unless otherwise agreed in writing. Where Meridian is the legal producer in a given jurisdiction, Meridian/its appointed representative will meet local shipping or financing requirements as required by law.
3.7 Treatment information (Annex VII): GeiG will publish and maintain a treatment information document describing depollution steps, battery removal, and any hazardous sub-assemblies for authorised recyclers.
3.8 European Union: where GeiG devices are placed on the market in an EU Member State, Meridian or our appointed EU representative/importer (as applicable) will meet local WEEE obligations, including registration, reporting, and financing of take-back and treatment as required in that Member State. GeiG/Computerko will cooperate to supply the necessary records and treatment information.
3.9 Producer role and cooperation: where GeiG/Computerko is deemed the producer or importer by law, GeiG/Computerko will comply with all producer obligations (registration, financing, reporting). Where a distributor, importer or Meridian is the legal producer, GeiG/Computerko will cooperate to enable their compliance.
3.10 Registration updates: registration numbers, Producer Compliance Scheme details or appointed representative information will be published on this page as soon as they are issued and included on invoices or compliance pages where mandated. Meridian’s Producer Registration Number (PRN WEE/MM1815AA) will be displayed where required.
3.11 How to request take-back: contact support@geig.co.uk or web chat with (a) device model/serial, (b) collection address, (c) safe-pack confirmation. We will issue labels/collection booking within 3 working days for UK collections.
3.12 Treatment information (Annexe VII) will be published alongside this declaration and linked from relevant product support pages.
3.13 Quarantine/refusal: we may decline or quarantine items that are counterfeit, unsafe, contaminated, or do not match the declared serial/model, and will notify the sender of next steps.

4.0 Batteries (Primary / Rechargeable)

4.1 Battery presence: certain GeiG devices include batteries (e.g., Li-ion packs and/or coin cells).
4.2 Producer status: Meridian Peoples Holdings Limited is the waste producer for WEEE purposes as set out in clause 3.0.a. GeiG/Computerko will cooperate with Meridian and local parties in respect of any battery regulation obligations. GeiG/Computerko’s operational battery handling rules and consumer take-back offer remain in force as set out below.
4.3 Battery take-back: accepted at no charge by GeiG/Computerko. Restrictions apply to swollen or physically damaged packs (we will provide safe shipping instructions). Where local law makes another entity the battery producer, Meridian or the local legal producer will comply with battery producer obligations.
4.4 Marking: batteries carry the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol and chemistry/labels as required.
4.5 Damaged or swollen batteries must not be posted. Contact us for a specialist collection or packing kit. We may decline non-compliant shipments for safety.
4.6 Standalone battery returns: where Meridian or another entity is not the “battery producer,” GeiG/Computerko will still accept returns from our customers at no charge and route them to an authorised treatment facility.

5.0 RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

5.1 Compliance: GeiG products comply with UK RoHS (The RoHS Regulations 2012, as amended) and EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, as amended by (EU) 2015/863).
5.2 Exemptions: none listed by GeiG at this time.
5.3 Documentation: GeiG maintains Declarations of Conformity (per model) and a Technical File.
5.4 Access to Declarations of Conformity: model-specific DoCs are available on request via support@geig.co.uk or on the relevant product support page, where published.

6.0 REACH / SVHC / SCIP

6.1 REACH: GeiG monitors Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) and will provide required communications within 45 days of a valid request.
6.2 SCIP (EU): N/A for GeiG’s current status; where SCIP obligations apply in future, the responsible EU entity (producer/importer) will make the required submission.
6.3 Requests channel: support@geig.co.uk.
6.4 SVHC requests should include product model/serial and delivery date. We will respond within 45 days with the substance name(s), safe-use information, and links to further guidance.
6.5 Where an article is placed on the EU market and SCIP obligations arise, the responsible EU entity (producer/importer) will make the required SCIP submission.

7.0 Packaging and EPR

7.1 UK Packaging EPR: GeiG/Computerko is currently under threshold; status remains under review. Where local EPR obligations apply to Meridian or other producers, they will comply with registration and reporting obligations.
7.2 Recycled content: packaging targets ~90% recycled board where practicable for the product class.
7.3 Sorting instructions: We provide guidance to separate cardboard/plastic/foam for local recycling.
7.4 Labelling: packaging carries clear recycling instructions (for example, “Check locally” or OPRL-style guidance).

8.0 Design for Environment and Energy

8.1 Eco-design commitments: GeiG supports repairability, spare-parts availability and firmware support; specifics are communicated per model or programme.
8.2 Energy programmes: unless expressly stated on a product page, GeiG does not claim registration with external programmes such as Energy Star or EPEAT.
8.3 Repairability: key spare parts (chargers, user-replaceable batteries, storage modules) will be available for at least 3 years from end-of-sale.
8.4 Firmware support: critical security updates for 3 years from delivery or 2 years from end-of-sale, whichever is later.
8.5 Energy labelling/programmes: unless expressly stated on a product page, GeiG does not claim registration with external programmes such as Energy Star or EPEAT.

9.0 Symbols and Customer Guidance

9.1 Symbols used on products and documentation may include: crossed-out wheeled bin (EEE and batteries), recycling symbols, CE, and UKCA.
9.2 Where to find take-back help: web chat on geig.co.uk or support@geig.co.uk. We will provide the correct instructions, labels, and, where applicable, collection booking.

10.0 Data and Privacy During Take-Back

10.1 Default data erasure is not included with take-back.
10.2 Secure erasure or certified data destruction is available on request and may incur a charge (quoted in advance).
10.3 For B2B collections, we can provide certificates of data destruction upon completion, where purchased.
10.4 Data erasure service: upon request, we will quote a fixed fee per device for certified erasure and provide a certificate of destruction upon completion.

11.0 International Shipments and Compliance

11.1 For international returns and take-back, customers must follow dangerous-goods rules for lithium batteries and any local regulations.
11.2 Customs, duties, and taxes outside the UK are the customer’s responsibility unless agreed otherwise in writing.
11.3 Where a jurisdiction requires local handling that GeiG cannot directly provide, the device must be shipped to the UK (or other destination specified by GeiG) to ensure lawful treatment.

12.0 Administration

12.1 Review cadence: quarterly.
12.2 Contact details: support@geig.co.uk (operated by Computerko Limited for GeiG) and postal address: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom.
12.3 This declaration may be updated; the latest version posted by GeiG controls.
12.4 GeiG/Computerko maintains records of registrations, take-back volumes and treatment evidence to support audits by competent authorities. Meridian’s PRN WEE/MM1815AA will be displayed where registration or invoice information requires it.

13.0 Definitions

13.1 EEE: electrical and electronic equipment within the scope of UK/EU WEEE.
13.2 Producer: the entity deemed responsible for compliance in a jurisdiction (brand owner, importer, or manufacturer). Meridian Peoples Holdings Limited is the waste producer for applicable GeiG-branded products and holds PRN WEE/MM1815AA.
13.3 Take-back: collection and proper treatment of end-of-life equipment.
13.4 SVHC: Substances of Very High Concern as defined under REACH.
13.5 DoC: Declaration of Conformity for CE/UKCA.

GEIG – WEEE ANNEX VII TREATMENT INFORMATION (Authorised Recyclers)

Effective from: 9 October 2025

(Annexe text unchanged except for the addition below to the Markings and Documentation clause to reference Meridian PRN.)

9.2 Keep treatment records (weights by fraction, battery count by chemistry, PCB weights) for audit for ≥3 years. Include device serial and, where required by local regulation or producer instruction, reference Producer Registration Number WEE/MM1815AA (Meridian Peoples Holdings Limited) on applicable treatment records and transfer documentation.

GEIG – CUSTOMER TAKE-BACK INSTRUCTIONS (Returns & Recycling)

Producer registration (where shown): Meridian Peoples Holdings Limited — PRN WEE/MM1815AA. Where statutory requirements demand producer information on paperwork or labels, GeiG/Computerko will include Meridian’s PRN on your take-back documentation.

End of Environmental / WEEE / RoHS Declaration (v1.2)