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Was talking to Dr. Paul Goodman at ERA Technology about the RoHS review, and when we can expect any announcements.

"Oko's additional substances report was written for the European Commission and so it is the Commission that will publish it on their website, when they are ready. This may be within the next month or so. The Oko report is just one of the reports and submissions that the EC has to consider for their proposals to amend RoHS. It is a bit late to influence the EC now but after their proposals are published, these will be discussed by the European Parliament and Council in co-decision and they will eventually amend the RoHS directive. It will be difficult but not impossible to influence the politicians and some trade associations and manufacturers will be lobbying for their views to be considered. Of course so will Greenpeace etc".

Dr Goodman is also a judge of this year's Live Edge competition at Premier Farnell.

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