http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/ Expert analysis of european legislation in the electronics market from Gary Nevison of Farnell InOne en Copyright 2008 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:33:59 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Oko Institut were originally aiming to publish their much awaited findings on the review of RoHS scope by June 4th. Some 6 weeks late I thought I would contact them for an update. A spokesperson told me that they are... http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/oko-rohs-review-delayed.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/oko-rohs-review-delayed.html EU RoHS Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:33:59 +0000 http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/did-you-know-2.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/did-you-know-2.html Recycling Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:44:52 +0000 The European Commission has published details of eco-design requirements in respect of the standby and off mode power consumption of electrical and electronic household and office equipment. http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/eup-standby-off-mode-review.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/eup-standby-off-mode-review.html EuP EC eco-design Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:34:10 +0000 Europe now finds itself in the centre of the contentious issue of so called "backyard recycling". http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/burning-over-an-open-fire.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/burning-over-an-open-fire.html Recycling backyard recycling Lead Poisoning WEEE Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:54:11 +0000 In May 2007 the Norwegian Control Authority (SFT) opened up to stakeholder consultation a proposal that recommended a ban on 18 hazardous substances in consumer products, the so called PoHS, or Prohibition of Hazardous Substances. They received over a hundred replies both national and international. http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/norwegian-pohs-update.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/norwegian-pohs-update.html Norwegian "PoHS" EU Norway SFT Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:01:34 +0000 Registration and, in particular, authorisation of substances under the REACH Regulations can be a costly business. http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/reach-fees.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/reach-fees.html REACH cost EU REACH Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:37:42 +0000 The Energy using Products (EuP) Directive will establish eco-design requirements aimed at reducing the overall environmental impact of strategically important energy using products (excluding means of transport). http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/how-much-energy-will-eup-save.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/how-much-energy-will-eup-save.html EuP EU EuP IEA Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:38:59 +0000 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a first draft of substances that could eventually lead to tough authorisation requirements that will potentially prohibit their use unless industry can indicate there is a compelling reason to allow them. http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/echa-consults-on-reach-svhcs.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/echa-consults-on-reach-svhcs.html REACH ECHA HBCDD REACH SVHCs Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:14:13 +0000 Each year in the UK we create enough electrical and electronic waste to fill the new Wembley Stadium 6 times! Directive Decoder... http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/did-you-know-1.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/07/did-you-know-1.html Recycling Wembley Stadium Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:46:35 +0000 From 1/6/08 "pre-registration" of substances manufactured or imported in quantities of 1 tonne or more per annum (known as "phase-in" substances) will be possible for a window of 6 months. http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/06/reach-pre-registration-up-and.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/06/reach-pre-registration-up-and.html REACH ECHA pre-registration Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:00:23 +0000 Article 6 of 2002/95/EC RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive requires the European Commission (EC) to carry out a review of the directive within four years of its adoption. http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/06/categories-8-9-in-or-not-so-su-1.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/06/categories-8-9-in-or-not-so-su-1.html EU RoHS Categories 8 Categories 9 control instruments medical devices RoHS WEEE Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:06:31 +0000 The basis for RoHS and REACH substance restrictions are quite different. RoHS restrictions are based on hazards - if a substance is hazardous and there are alternatives, then it could be banned. REACH restrictions are introduced only if a risk to human health or the environment can be proven, it cannot be controlled and substitutes exist. http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/06/rohs-v-reach-approach-to-risk.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/06/rohs-v-reach-approach-to-risk.html EU RoHS REACH REACH RoHS Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:35:51 +0000 There is considerable interest in the review of possible new substances that may fall within scope of the RoHS Directive following the review by Oko Institute. http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/06/rohs-and-backyard-recycling.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/06/rohs-and-backyard-recycling.html EU RoHS ERA Technology Oko Institute RoHS Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:33:07 +0000 http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/06/my-legislation-services.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/06/my-legislation-services.html General Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:57:51 +0000 http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/05/svhc-when-present-in-articles.html http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2008/05/svhc-when-present-in-articles.html REACH ECHA European Chemicals Agency REACH SVHC Mon, 19 May 2008 14:20:24 +0000