5.—(1) These Regulations apply to EEE that is within the numbered categories set out in Schedule 1.
(2) The products listed in Schedule 2 fall within the numbered categories set out in Schedule 1.
(3) These Regulations do not apply to EEE—
(a)that is part of a type of equipment to which paragraph (1) does not apply; or
(b)that is—
(i)connected with the protection of the essential interests of the security of member States, such as arms, munitions and war material, and
(ii)intended for specifically military purposes.
6. These Regulations shall have effect in relation to the first compliance period subject to the amendments made by Schedule 3.
7. Nothing in these Regulations shall affect the application of existing Community legislation on—
(a)safety and health requirements; and
(b)waste management.