RoHS/WEEE
RoHS – The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Regulations contained in the RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) ban the placing on the EU market of new Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) containing more than the set levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium and both polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants from July 1, 2006. There are a number of exempted applications for these substances, still more exemptions being considered.
WEEE - The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) sets requirements relating to criteria for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of WEEE. It makes producers responsible for financing most of these activities; retailers/distributors also have responsibilities in terms of the take-back of WEEE and the provision of certain information. Private householders are to be able to return complete WEEE without charge.
IEA/ECCB 954 or QC 080000 -The standard, entitled “Electrical and Electronic Components and Products Hazardous Substance Free Standard and Requirements” has the reference EIA/ECCB-954 and was released in March 2005 and later updated to QC 080000. This standard specifies technical requirements that manufacturers must meet to ensure that their products conform to new environmental limits, including compliance with the European Union (EU) directives for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). It allows an organization to demonstrate that they are meeting the requirements of RoHS and WEEE, and to receive external 3rd party confirmation of their compliance.
McDCG is the first certified implementer east of the Rockies and was the Lead Auditor for the first-in-the-world registration to this standard. We work with clients to help them certify to RoHS, WEEE, and HSF 954/QC080000.
For a description of available RoHS/WEEE services click here.
RoHS - it ain’t over (exemptions update) NEW!
China RoHS (AeA Translation) NEW!
EU Calls for E-waste restrictions to echo globally
DTI Call for Early Responses to WEEE Consultation
Statutory Instruments from EU on RoHS/WEEE
Petition RoHS Transition Slower than Expected
UK Authorities Get Tough Over RoHS
Petition for exemption of Pb in electronic
ACAL: Comprehensive Online Database of RoHS Compliance Documents
California SB 20/50: An Update for Business-to-Business Companies Cost Effective Last Minute RoHS Compliance Advice
Lead-free Circuit Boards Force Tech Overhaul
RoHS Readiness Earns Industry Praise
RoHS Guidelines Issued by U.K. Enforcer
UpDate: China RoHS Standards are Ready
New Link: DTi Website - Material on WEEE and RoHS Directives
Deadline January 1, 2007: Are You Ready for California RoHS?
China Making Environment-friendly Standards for Electronic Products
AeA’s “unofficial” Chinese RoHS translation
EU Invites Comments on Possible RoHS Exemptions
RoHS Rules Will Hit Supply of Non-compliant Components
EU’s Lead-free Law will also affect U.S. IT Products
Website Aids pan-European WEEE Compliance
RoHS Screening Service Takes to the Field
IPC Release Lead-free Certification into Europe
RoHS Compliance Calls for a Product-based Strategy
First Look at Korea RoHS Legislation
RoHS Training including China RoHS
Award Recognises Help with Switch to Lead-free
Lead-free Materials to be Experienced at NEPCON
NT$20B.Taiwan-made Products Fail to Meet RoHS Directive
China RoHS is Thornier than EU RoHS
UK Lays out WEEE Implementation Intentions
Stakeholder Consultation on Adaptation to Scientific and Technical Progress
Solders in Electronics: A Life-Cycle Assessment
Bock Addresses WEEE/RoHS Issues at NMW
Leader: Why Tech Must Go Green
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The Impact of RoHS on Military and Aerospace Applications
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Industry fears over “opt in” WEEE producer responsibility
How do WEEE get it right? …One the face of it, producer responsibility is a common-sense concept…
New exemptions from the RoHS directive suggested
UK’s National Weights and Measures Lab now also RoHS enforcement agency
RoHS/WEEE Implementation in UK Delayed
UK’s National Weights and Measures Lab now also RoHS enforcement agency
Ireland (Eire) RoHS and WEEE Regulations
Frequently Asked Questions on RoHS/WEEE
List of Lead Free Alloys with Physical Properties
Lead Free Manufacturers Information
Farnell inone: RoHS and WEEE FAQ
Electronic Waste Recycling in California FAQ
Electronic Waste Recycling in California
Semicon Fareast: Lead Free in the Semiconductor Industry
Advanced Interconnect Technologies: Properties of Lead Free Alternatives
Electronics Weekly: MEPs call “foul” on Pb-free exemptions
Electronics Weekly: Lead-free soldering means changes
California Law – Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 – SB20
