Second Hand Equipment

The EESS provides a framework to legally sell In-Scope electrical equipment, by Responsible Suppliers (person or legal entity who manufactures in-scope electrical equipment in, or imports in-scope electrical equipment into, Australia or New Zealand (first supplier)).

The requirements of the EESS does not apply for second-hand equipment that has previously been sold in Australia and had met the requirements for selling electrical equipment at the time of first offered for sale.

Individual jurisdictions may have specific legislative requirements relating to sale of second-hand electrical equipment. Contact the Electrical Safety Regulatory Authority for more information in the jurisdiction you intend to sell such equipment. See Regulatory Authorities contact details here.