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Addressing RoHS: An Organizational Approach for Manufacturers

From Underwriters Laboratories
 

 
For manufacturers, tackling restricted substances directives isn't merely an engineering or legal issue-it's a business issue. The risk associated with producing and distributing non-compliant products can be significant, even crippling, to an organization. Few companies, however, are doing enough to ensure their compliance strategies are on target. As of July 1, 2006, all manufacturers of electronic or electrical equipment put on the market in Europe must comply with the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, which mandates the reduction of six hazardous substances (see "RoHS requirements and repercussions" on page 2 for more details). For many manufacturers, time is running out to develop and implement an effective compliance strategy. The implications of non-compliance are serious and far-reaching, including: * Lost customers * Lost current and future sales * Negative brand impact * Legal liabilities * Increased costs * Market delays
Product Announcements
Taconic - Taconic Materials are RoHS/WEEE Compliant
Taconic's PTFE and specialty coated fabric laminates and prepregs for RF, microwave and high speed digital circuitry applications are RoHS/WEEE Compliant. (read more)
GlobTek, Inc. - RoHS Compliant Power Supplies from GlobTek
GlobTek announces its commitment to the EU Directive 2002/95/EC Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) which was implemented on July 1st 2006. GlobTek is committed to be in compliance with all... (read more)
HI-Tech Controls, Inc. - RoHS Compliance
HELUKABEL® Cable conforms to EU-Directive RoHS (2002/95/EG) and are free of the following restricted substances: Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent chromium, Polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) or... (read more)
DSE HI-BOX - RoHS
DSE HIBOX Products including all accessories fulfil the requirements of RoHS Directive... (read more)
Lee Spring Company - Lee Offers RoHS Compliant Custom Products
Lee Spring engineers and manufactures RoHS compliant custom springs and formed wire parts. (read more)
 
Topics of Interest
Global restricted substances legislation will have a profound effect on manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment and their suppliers. Although the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous... (Read More)
Regulatory restrictions established by the European Union became effective in July 2006. These restrictions enforce the compliance of all manufacturers, retailers, exporters, and consumers of... (Read More)
Due to increasing environmental concerns a number of restrictions have been placed on the material content of electronic components and electronic assemblies. The main environmental concern is that... (Read More)
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European Union (EU) directive that requires all manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment sold in Europe to demonstrate that their products... (Read More)
The lead content of solder pads and components can be accurately quantified. It is easy to distinguish an elevated lead content at critical locations The EU Directives WEEE*, RoHS* and ELV*, which... (Read More)