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RoHS Directive (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances) became law in the European Union countries in February 2003. Member states must implement the law by August 2004 and product deadline for compliance is July 2006. The purpose of the RoHS Directive is the restriction o the use of certain hazardous substances and to reduce the waste management problems linked to substances likely to pose risks to health and the environment. The RoHS Directive specifically addresses the reduction of use and ultimate banning of the following substances:
Cadmium Hexavalent Chromium Lead Mercury PBBs (Polybrominated biphenyls) PBDEs (Polybrominated diphenyl ether)
The links below will take you to roadmaps and product status for our principals who have information on their web site regarding Reduction of Hazardous Waste in Compliance with European Directive 2002/95/EC
For Principals not listed, please email inquires to info@meritagesales.com
Design Chain Associates offers up to date information about compliance and the effects on Original Equipment Manufacturers on their web sight. |
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Product Compliance is required in July 2006 |
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