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Manufacturers, sellers, distributors and recylers of electrical and electronic equipment containing lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers. This Directive covers the same scope as the Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) except for medical devices and monitoring and control instruments. It also applies to electric light bulbs and light fittings in households. Purpose The Directive aims to: * protect human health and the environment by restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in new equipment; and * complement the WEEE Directive. Key elements * From 1 July 2006 new electrical and electronic equipment must not contain lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). These must be replaced by other substances. * Certain applications are exempt from the requirements of the Directive including mercury in certain types of fluorescent lamps, lead in the glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components and fluorescent tubes, lead in electronic ceramic parts and hexavalent chromium as an anti-corrosion of the carbon steel cooling system in absorption refrigerators. The exemptions will be reviewed every four years. * Before 13 February 2005 the European Commission will review the terms of the Directive to take into account any new scientific evidence. Timescale On 30 July 2004 the Government published a final consultation (including draft implementing legislation and non-statutory guidance) which will run until 29 October 2004. The Government expects to bring the Directive into effect through UK law later in the year. * ROHS Directive <http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2003/l_037/l_03720030213en00 190023.pdf?lang=_e> * Government consultation paper of 30 July 2004 on WEEE and ROHS <http://www.dti.gov.uk/sustainability/weee/index.htm#/Consultation_on_Go vernment_implementation?lang=_e> IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTE NetRegs contains simplified guidance based on complex and changing legislation, and does not constitute legal advice. Whilst we endeavour to keep it up to date, we cannot be held liable for errors and omissions; compliance with the law remains the user's responsibility. If you have concerns over compliance, you must seek professional advice, or contact your regulator or local authority. 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Rudy Sedlak "Hughes, Chris" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: I agree, although I appreciate that it is open to interpretation, and it is more important that everyone understands the meaning of RoHS. As a WEEE & RoHS consultant, my pronunciation is 'Ross'. Christopher Hughes Environmental Scientist [log in to unmask] Mabbett & Associates Ltd, Environmental Consultants and Engineers, is an award winning firm serving the Environmental, Health and Safety, and Energy Conservation needs of industry, commercial enterprise, and public agencies. Statement of Confidentiality The document transmitted by this e-mail contains information from Mabbett & Associates Ltd and its affiliates, holdings or entities and may contain confidential and privileged information. This information is intended for the use of the addressee named on this transmittal sheet. If you are not the addressee, any disclosure, photocopying, distribution, dissemination or use of its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please call us immediately so that we can arrange to retrieve the original document. Mabbett & Associates Ltd, Environmental Consultants & Engineers Lord Hope Building 141 St. James Road Glasgow, UK G4 OLT Tel: 0141 553 2664 Fax: 0141 553 2665 www.mabbett.com -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Richard Kraszewski Sent: 10 May 2005 17:08 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] ROHS Pronuciation NTC I met the head of the British RoHS/WEEE agency at last year's AeA presentation at Motorola. He told me that the correct pronunciation was "Ross". Just like the first portion of "Rossi". Rich K KEDS -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of R Sedlak Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 10:54 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] ROHS Pronuciation NTC The most common pronunciation I have heard sounded like a cross between Rose and Rows. Rudy Sedlak Bev Christian wrote: I have been "collecting" pronunciations for RoHS. Can any body help me add to my list? R - o - H - S (just sounding out the letters, my favourite) ROSE Rohiss Rohaus Rohoss Rosch Bev -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Douglas O. Pauls Sent: May 10, 2005 9:23 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Is it Friday yet? Ahhhhhhhhhh that thread: A RoHS by any other name wood smell as suite.................8-) John **John, Have you been hanging out with Dewey Whittaker lately?!! 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