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:: Lead Free Information- RoHS In an effort to reduce the use of hazardous material in electronic equipment as well as allow for additional recycling opportunities for these products, the European Union has initiated a Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and a directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). RoHS bans the use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated biphenyl ethers (PBDE). The directives associated with the banning of these products will go into effect July 1, 2006. WEEE is aimed at reducing the hazardous material content in electronic products as well as increasing recycling efforts for these products.For many, it involves converting from tin/lead plating to a compliant substance or moving toward a lead free solder for products such as cables, relays, power systems, microwave devices and more. Movement toward these types of products will be required to continue business in Europe. Supplier Status |
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