Review of the RoHS Directive

The EU revision of the RoHS directive, the Restriction of use of hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment, offers an unique opportunity to drive innovation towards the next generation of
electronic devices. ChemSec builds coalitions with other NGOs and business to promote stronger legislation and the phase out of brominated and chlorinated organic substances within the electronics sector.


 
Company Positions on RoHS

HP, Acer and Dell have official position papers in the context of the review of the EU RoHS directive.
"HP believes that legislation, like the EU RoHS Directive, plays an important role in promoting industry-wide transition to restrict potentially hazardous substances."
"Dell supports including BFRs and PVC along with the four substances identified by the Commission in its December 3rd, 2008 proposal for a recast of the RoHS Directive"

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RoHS-vote: A missed opportunity

The Europen Parliament Environment committee voted on the RoHS directive 2 June. ChemSec supports the decision to extend the scope of the directive into an open scope, as well as the introduction of a methodology into RoHS for further substance evaluation for future restrictions. However, the failure of MEPs to introduce new restrictions on brominated flame retardants and PVC is a disappointment and a missed opportunity.
>> Go to ChemSec Press Release 
>> Go to ChemSec ENVI vote analysis