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 makes available products that are RoHS compliant. Like every other manufacturer, we are dependent on RoHS compliant components being made available in the marketplace. GarrettCom also offers selected models of its Ethernet Switches with RoHS Lead Exception, compliant with the EU's directive.
GarrettCom supports its customers in Europe in complying with WEEE regulations.
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