European Union Considers Passing Stricter Chemicals Law;  Major Electronics Manufacturers Worldwide Express  Concern



  Jul 24,  2006



  The majority of countries with the largest electronics  manufacturers outside of Europe are coming  together to amend proposed legislation that could have a big impact on the  electronics industry outside of the European Union (EU). The EU is considering  passing the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals (REACH)  legislation. This legislation would only allow chemicals that have been shown to  be safe, or where the risks have been examined, to be used in equipment made in  or imported into Europe. And the law would  mandate full responsibility onto the companies that create and use the chemicals  to provide the REACH required paperwork, which could be a big added expense to  companies, especially electronics companies. The United States, Japan, India, Korean, and nine other  countries have voiced their concerns about REACH, and have expressed their  interest in working with the EU to make the proposed legislation more feasible  for both sides.




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