(Close-Up of RoHS components and PCB in a Magnum switch with copper heat sinks)

As part of GarrettCom’s commitment to becoming the supplier of choice for Ethernet products, we would like to keep you informed on the impending EU Directives on RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances) and WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment).  These directives will significantly impact the global electronics industry as component manufacturers and end equipment makers are obliged to change their processes to comply with the legislation.  These directives are described in more detail below:

                          
For Europe & general use worldwide                ...for telecommunications industry, see
                                                          http://garrettcom.com/pr/rohs_compliance.pdf

The purpose of the RoHS Directive is to restrict the use of certain hazardous substances and reduce the waste management problems linked to substances likely to pose risks to health and the environment. The RoHS Directive specifically addresses the reduction of use and ultimate banning of the following substances:

. Cadmium
. Hexavalent Chromium
. Lead . Mercury
. PBBs (Polybrominated biphenyls)
. PBDEs (Polybrominated diphenyl ethers)

The WEEE Directive aims to raise the level of recycling of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and encourages manufacturers to create products with recycling in mind. A key part of this is to make manufacturers and importers ("producers") of EEE responsible for meeting the costs of the collection, treatment and recovery/disposal of WEEE. Numerous countries across the world are gearing up to enforce new environmental regulations that govern the manufacture and disposal of products that include electronic components.

GarrettCom Compliance

GarrettCom is committed to having available products that are RoHS compliant by July 1, 2006.  Like every other manufacturer, we are dependent on RoHS compliant components being made available in the marketplace.

GarrettCom has now announced Ethernet Switches with RoHS Lead Exception, compliant with the EU's directive.  Press Release