Infortrend Statement on RoHS Compliance
Infortrend is committed to being properly prepared and taking all the necessary steps that will result in our compliance with the new European directive, RoHS (2002/95/EC), on or before the specific dates set forth in those applicable laws and regulations. Infortrend is applying its own internal efforts and expertise and is working closely with customers and suppliers to achieve compliance while maintaining an uninterrupted supply of quality products. Infortrend is currently investigating, evaluating, and qualifying our materials and components to ensure that products sold on or after 1 July 2006, in such territory, are in compliance with the above regulations.
RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive was passed into law by the European Union. It affects manufacturers, sellers, distributors and recyclers of electrical and electronic equipment containing lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE). After 1 July 2006, the use of these materials will be banned in new products sold in Europe.
The key elements of RoHS are as follows:
- The Directive aims to protect human health and the environment by restricting the use of certain hazardous materials in new equipment.
- Article 4 of the RoHS Directive states:
Member states shall ensure that from 1 July 2006 new electrical and electronic equipment do not contain lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE). - The Directive does not apply to spare parts for the repair, or to the reuse, of electrical / electronic equipment put on the market before 1 July 2006.
- The Directive affects manufacturers, all sellers and recyclers of electrical equipment.
For more information on the above, please contact the Infortrend sales representative in your region.
Related document :
Infortrend Statement on WEEE Compliance.