RoHS the sequel - on its way (Directive Decoder)

RoHS the sequel - on its way

As previously reported, the Oko Institut, based in Freiburg, has been conducting a comprehensive review on the scope of RoHS.

Here is the latest timetable of events:
o A period of consultation on potential restricted substances ended 28/3/08
o Oko will submit a draft final report to the European Commission (EC) by 18/4/08
o EC holding a stakeholder workshop in Brussels on 6/5/08. The results of this will be included in the final report
o Final report “due” mid June
o The original aims of the review included the clarification of such terms as “fixed installations” and “spare parts”. Whether or not they manage this remains to be seen.
o The EC will carry out an impact assessment to determine the likely benefit’s before any new legislation is adopted.

Potentially, we will see more products (including categories 8 and 9 – medical and monitoring & control instruments), more substances such as beryllium and possibly, but not as certain, some changes in exemptions.

This first review of RoHS scope could have a significant impact on industry.

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Gary Nevison is Farnell's spokesperson and customer interface on legislation that affects the electronics industry, such as the RoHS and WEEE Directives. As part of this, Gary has spoken extensively at RoHS seminars throughout Europe, North America and Australia. He has recently turned his attention to the developments, and impact, of China RoHS.
With over 30 years service at Farnell, he has widespread experience in the electronic components industry, Gary is an active figure in the market place, sitting on the AFDEC (Association of Franchised Distributors of Electronic Components) Council and acting as the elected chairperson for its dedicated RoHS development team.
During 2005, Gary was also chairman of the European organisation DMASS (Distributors and Manufacturers Association of Semiconductor Specialists) and today sits on the board of Electronics Yorkshire, helping local businesses.

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