Environmental News

EuP and REACH leaflets produced
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2008
A two-page set of FAQs regarding the EuP and updated REACH Directives has been published by Premier Farnell.

Legislation explained and questions answered
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2008
Farnell has re-vamped its legislation website and now invites you to ask questions directly to their resident expert.

Seven more RoHS exemptions proposed
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2008
The European Commission (EC) has proposed seven new exemptions under the RoHS Directive for consideration by the Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC).

IPC Initiates Scientific Dialogue on Proposed RoHS Expansion
Date Posted: 21 May 2008
IPC is urging all technical experts in the electronics industry to participate in a special meeting on 18th June, in Brussels, to discuss concerns about RoHS expansion.

Dell to cut PC power by 25 percent
Date Posted: 20 May 2008
Dell says that by 2010 its laptops will consume 25 percent less energy than today.

'Unfair WEEE charges' claim for some producers
Date Posted: 20 May 2008
Producers are facing unrealistically high costs to cover the responsibilities of unregistered producers.

EuP, REACH and ATEX follow RoHS and WEEE
Date Posted: 20 May 2008
Premier Farnell has recently updated summaries of Directives (EuP May08, REACH and ATEX) that will impact to various degrees on the electronics industry over forthcoming years. Each can be accessed from here.

RoHS Directive Technical Guide
Date Posted: 14 May 2008
Premier Farnell has, today, issued a new booklet entitled RoHS Directive Technical Guide.

Technical Adaptation Committee on the WEEE and the RoHS Directives
Date Posted: 12 May 2008
These notes provide a summary of the main aspects of an information update meeting held for EU Member States.

How to comply with the WEEE Regulations
Date Posted: 12 May 2008
Information for importers, rebranders and manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment.

Tin Whiskers: causes and prevention
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2008
Tin Whiskers are known to have caused several satellites, missiles, heart pacemakers and a nuclear power station to fail . . .

Sustainable Development Issues Explained
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2008
New series of one-day tutorials will be presented by leading industry expert Professor Martin Goosey, environmental consultant Dr Leigh Holloway and Electronics Yorkshire senior tutor, Eric Hinsley.

Could your business project make Europe greener?
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2008
The 2008 Eco-innovation Call has funding to support such projects.

Exemption to the rule
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2008
For manufacturers exempt from RoHS, manoeuvring through a lead-free world is as challenging as if the exemption didn't exist.

REACH - world's toughest law on toxic chemicals?
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2008
Whilst the impact of REACH is complex, it is not insurmountable.

Public Stakeholder Consultation on WEEE
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2008
The success of this review of the WEEE Directive depends largely on the participation of the stakeholders who are involved in the implementation of the Directive

WEEE advisory group meeting
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2008
WEEE Advisory Board meets to discuss regulation and recommendations for the upcoming review of existing European legislation.

WEEE compliance written into supplier contracts
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2008
Company only agrees contracts that include supplier responsibility and compliance with the WEEE directive.

Lead free HASL report
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2008
This report considers whether lead free HASL can not only be seen as a way of continuing to use the HASL process in the lead free era but also reviews whether this is a reliable surface finish.

Flame retardent exemption annulled whilst new list published
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2008
European Court of Justice has ruled that there will be an annulment of an exemption for flame retardent Deca-BDE.