Rohs And Weee Compliance; Compliance With Rohs Directive (2002/95/Ec); Compliance With Weee Directive (2002/96/Ec) - iDirect Evolution 8000 Series Installation And Safety Manual

RoHS and WEEE Compliance

B.6 RoHS and WEEE Compliance
This section briefly describes the European Union RoHS and WEEE Directives. It also presents
an overview of iDirect for compliance to these directives.
B.6.1 Compliance with RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
The European Union passed the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive into law.
It affects manufactures, sellers, distributors, and recyclers of electrical and electronic
equipment containing lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, polybrominated biphenyl
(PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE). As of July 1, 2006, the use of these
materials is banned in new products sold in Europe. The RoHS Directive complements the
WEEE Directive. iDirect is committed to protecting people and the environment and we are
identifying any materials used in our processes that could pose a potential hazard to our
employees, customers, or the environment.
All iDirect products shipped to the European Union after July 1, 2006 comply with the
2002/95/EC directive.
B.6.2 Compliance with WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive (WEEE) applies to companies that
manufacture, sell, distribute, or treat electrical and electronic equipment in the European
Union. WEEE covers all large and small household appliances, IT equipment, radio and audio
equipment, electrical tools, and telecommunication equipment.
The directive aims to reduce the waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment and
to improve the environmental performance of all those involved in the lifecycle of these
products.
According to this directive producers have a certain responsibility regarding their products in
the waste phase. iDirect is offering its clients a take-back solution for iDirect waste products
all over Europe. Details can be found on the iDirect website located at:
http://www.idirect.net/page.ww?section=Company&name=Environmental+Responsibility.
You can also contact us via email at weeepickup@idirect.net or call (888) 362-5475, extension
8026.
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