RoHS/WEEE Design Requirements
Over the past few years, the EU's Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (2002/95/EC, commonly known as the RoHS Directive) has been a major driver for electronics design initiatives.
However, while the primary focus of the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (2002/96/EC, or the WEEE Directive ) is the product end-of-life (collection/recycling/disposal), this directive also has implications for the design of electrical/electronic equipment.
In addition, legislation that would impact the design of electronics has been passed or proposed in other jurisdictions, such as China, Japan, and certain US states.
EPI's Approach
- EPI will determine the applicability of design requirements to your product lines.
- EPI will help you tailor your design, approval, and procurement processes to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
- EPI can help you establish a certification process, or review existing certifications and other documentation.
- EPI will track emerging regulations in local languages and will keep you abreast of the developments.