RoHS does not apply to packaging - where in the RoHS scope does it say
it does?
REACH is applicable to chemicals and substances. Yes it does have a
requirement for down stream user awareness but a carton per se is not in
the scope of REACH either.
Chris
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From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Scott Xe
Sent: 14 May 2009 17:55
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [LF] Does REACH include packaging?
Chris,
REACH is controlling the end product rather than materials. If it
applies
to materials making the carton, lots of chemicals may be disregarded.
For
example, the process from tree to paper uses chemicals. The next
process
from paper to corrugated card board uses chemicals. The process from
corrugated card board to gift box and carton uses chemicals as well.
The
same applies to plastic material that from petroleum to plastic parts.
Actually, there is some confusion as there is packaging directive
controlling packaging first then RoHS controlling product itself. Now
REACH
controls both.
Scott
-----Original Message-----
From: James, Chris [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 12:06 AM
To: (Leadfree Electronics Assembly Forum); Scott Xe
Subject: RE: [LF] Does REACH include packaging?
Packaging is covered by the Packaging Directive.
REACH would be more applicable to the materials making the carton, not
the end article. It is obviously in the end users interest to ensure
REACH won't impact the availability of the carton and indeed that all
suppliers back up the chain are cognizant of REACH and their
obligations.
C
-----Original Message-----
From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Scott Xe
Sent: 14 May 2009 13:21
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [LF] Does REACH include packaging?
Understand the REACH is applicable to article but wonder if it includes
its
packaging, i.e., gift box, inner carton and outer carton, etc.
Thanks,
Scott
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