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>The Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute presents a workshop on:
>
>The Nitty Gritty of WEEE and RoHS Implementation
>
>Wednesday, April 6, 2005
>9:00AM - 4:00 PM
>  Hosted by Bose Corporation, Framingham, Massachusetts
>
>You are invited to attend the next in a series of Joint Supply Chain
>Workshops offered by the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute
>(TURI) and hosted by Bose Corporation.  This full day workshop continues
>the efforts of TURI to keep Massachusetts industry on the leading edge of
>global policy and technological changes.  Our intent is to delve into the
>issues associated with implementation of requirements of the European
>Union directives known as the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment
>(WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as the compliance
>deadlines fast approach.
>
>Topics covered include:
>    * European Union Guidance on Handling Exemptions
>    * Guidance from the Joint Industry Guide and IPC Relative to
> Implementation and Materials Declaration
>    * Testing Protocol (and their Limitations) for Restricted Materials
>    * United Kingdom and EU Implementation Case Studies, Strategies and
> Recommendations
>    * Original Equipment Manufacturer's Approach to Assuring Compliance
>
>This workshop is designed to be highly interactive, so come prepared with
>your specific questions and concerns about WEEE and RoHS compliance and
>implementation.  Ample time will be provided for questions and answers
>after each presentation.  You will also have the opportunity to test
>handheld XRF analytical equipment on your (and your suppliers') products
>during the breaks.
>
>The cost of the workshop is $180 (or $150 for Massachusetts TUR
>filers).  Go to <http://www.turi.org/>www.turi.org and click on the
>calendar for registration form and information.  Email your completed
>registration form to Anne Basanese at
><mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask], or fax it to Anne at
>978-934-3050.  For more information about the workshop content please feel
>free to contact Pam Civie at <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]
>
>--
>Pamela Civie
>Industry Research Program Manager
>Toxics Use Reduction Institute
>
>One University Ave., Room 303 Pinanski Hall
>University of Massachusetts Lowell
>Lowell, MA  01854
>
>978-934-3142
>978-934-3050 (fax)
>
>visit our website at <http://www.turi.org>www.turi.org


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Liz Harriman
Deputy Director
Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute
www.turi.org
University of Massachusetts Lowell
One University Ave
Lowell, MA  01854

Phone: 978-934-3387     Fax: 978-934-3050

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