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Preface
Safety
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance
Copyright © 2011, Harris Corporation
Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on
Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in
electrical and electronic equipment. The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of
hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the
environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive, which took effect on July 1, 2006,
refers to the following hazardous substances:
Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg)
Cadmium (Cd)
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will be fully
RoHS-compliant and "lead-free." (See our website for more information.) Spare parts
supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from
the legislation. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a
RoHS-compliant emblem, as shown in
Figure 1-1 RoHS Compliance Emblem
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical
and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the
responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users
of these products. As of August 13, 2005, the producers or users of these products were
required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and may not
dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some EU
member states may have different deadlines.)
In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic devices in the
EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled. (See our website
for more information.) Contact your local sales representative for information on returning
these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked
with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in
Figure
1-1.
Figure
1-2.
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