Review of the RoHS Directive

The EU revision of the RoHS directive, the Restriction of use of hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment, offers an unique opportunity to drive innovation towards the next generation of
electronic devices. ChemSec builds coalitions with other NGOs and business to promote stronger legislation and the phase out of brominated and chlorinated organic substances within the electronics sector.


 
Questions and answers about RoHS

In the RoHS Q&A you will find key topics in the discussion of RoHS and restrictions of organic halogens, such as 'BFR releases or Dioxin formation a problem in the EU?', 'E-waste and developing countries',  'RoHS and WEEE', 'Considering transition periods, are bans really efficient?', 'RoHS and Recycled Plastics', and 'RoHS and Solar Panels'.

 

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Studies on Alternatives to Br/Cl

Read more about eleven studies on alternatives to brominated and chlorinated substances. Behind the studies are for example the United Nations Environment Programme, Washington State Department of Health, Pinfa, and several national Environmental Protection Agencies.

 

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