Based the EC's FAQ Sheet information, it depends. I do not know your application, thus I have provided the background information (see below and attached details) that I hope is helpful in your risk assessment of WEEE applicability. Note: The EC FAQ Sheet information on Cables appears to still be up for future interpretation (see July TAC Notes). ** European Commission WEEE & RoHS FAQ Sheet 1.13 Are Antennas, cable, fibre optics and waveguides cover by the WEEE and RoHS Directives? Antennas and cables meet the definition of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) under the WEEE and RoHS Directives. The difference between electrical and Fibre optics relates to the material, not the function (electrical cables too can be and have been used for the transmission of information, sound, image, etc.) All cables insides and/or as extensions or connections which are part of the equipment at the time of discarding are considered WEEE. All cables used for fixed installations fall outside the scope of WEEE. Masts and pylons do not meet the definition of EEE. If the products are integrated into a fixed installation they are not considered WEEE. Modular cabling systems for voice, data and video applications fall under Category 3 "IT and telecommunication equipment" of the WEEE Directive and are covered by the RoHS Directive. **July TAC Notes Including the following: Cables The recently published Commission 'Frequently Asked Questions' (FAQs) document had suggested that all cables fell within the scope of both WEEE and RoHS. This was contrary to the UK's understanding of this issue and the UK had written to the Commission requesting clarification. The Commission said that it would look into the issue and report back. Note: All interpretations are not legally binding See bottom of each page from European Commission FAQ Sheet. Best regards, Paula -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paul Aldis Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 11:36 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] WEEE Hello Would anyone know if cable assemblies or standard power cables, i.e for household items would be included in the WEEE directive. --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 -----------------------------------------------------