Persistent organic pollutants (POPs): everything you need to know
There are many instances when harmful chemicals travel and cause adverse effects far from their original places of production and use. A well-known example is persistent organic pollutants (POPs), which can travel long distances and reach remote locations. However, many of these devices contain components and materials that can pose health and environmental risks. As […]
Why all Electrical and electronic equipment/product (EEE) manufactures & supplies need to comply with RoHS?
The RoHS aims to protect human health and environment. It encourages the design of the electrical products to be environment friendly and safe in regards to recycling and recovery. The chemicals and materials restricted under RoHS directive are hazardous to the environment and pollute landfills. They are dangerous in terms of occupational exposure during manufacturing […]
Substances for possible futures restriction under RoHS-2!!
European commission has made a contract with Oeko-Institute to conduct consultations to support the review of the list in relation to the Substance Review and Substance Inventory under RoHS 2 (Pack 15). Stakeholder consultation for evaluation of restricted substance list and new exemption request under RoHS 2(Pack 15) has started on 05th December 2019 and […]