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REACH: EU chemicals regulations started on 1 June
REACH will require European producers and importers to register all existing (about 30,000) and all new chemical substances with the new European Chemicals Agency (Helsinki) Brochure available
News from SGS ( 5 June 2007)
ReFaC launches unique product database
Technical background article ReFaC - the REACH Facilitation Company - has launched its unique and secure product database to help companies form consortia and achieve cost-effective REACH compliance
News from Refac (31 May 2007)
'REACH made simple' opens for business
ReFaC - the new REACH Facilitation Company for Europe's chemical supply chain - aims to provide a comprehensive and cost-efficient REACH compliance service for small and medium-sized enterprises
News from Refac ( 3 May 2007)
New UK RoHS testing facility goes live
SGS United Kingdom has opened its new analytical RoHS testing laboratory at Ellesmere Port, offering a full range of analytical testing services covering all the RoHS restricted elements Brochure available
News from SGS (16 April 2007)
RS focuses on recycling with WeeeCare
RS Components, the leading distributor of electronic, electrical, electromechanical and industrial products, in accordance with the WEEE UK Regulations, has joined the WeeeCare Compliance Scheme
News from RS Components UK (30 March 2007)
Conference studies WEEE implications on engineers
Process engineers who regularly work with electronic equipment can find out more about the WEEE Directive practical implications at a workshop organised by the UCLAN Centre for Waste Management
News from UCLAN - Centre for Waste Management (26 March 2007)
Recycle 1st is approved WEEE Compliance Scheme
Recycle 1st, the Greenstar official compliance scheme, is pleased to announce that it has been approved as a WEEE Compliance Scheme
News from Greenstar Environmental (26 February 2007)
First survey of EU emissions monitoring suppliers
Pavilion Technologies is featured as a proven supplier for companies seeking to monitor and report greenhouse gas emissions, according to a PWC survey of seven EU system providers
News from Pavilion Technologies (20 February 2007)
Hazardous substances beyond RoHS
The presence of hazardous substances in E+E products is becoming more and more of an issue: products are now tested for harmful chemical substances as well as safety and function Brochure available
News from SGS (26 January 2007)
Looking for assistance in WEEE registration?
Technical background article Generally manufacturers, importers and distributors are required to register as WEEE producers when they put products on the EU Member States market for the first time Brochure available
News from SGS (24 January 2007)
China takes RoHS one step further than the EU
Technical background article The RoHS requirements in China are stricter and are based on a different principle than the self declaration concept in the European Union Brochure available
News from SGS (22 January 2007)
Improved weld purge monitor is RoHS compliant
Following changes to the procedures and materials used in the production of weld purge monitors, Huntingdon Fusion Techniques products now meet the RoHS requirements
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (22 December 2006)
RoHS analysis of complex electrical products
The combination of XRF screening and wet chemical analysis allows analysis of complex products economically and within the legal requirements of EU RoHS Directives Brochure available
News from SGS ( 7 December 2006)
WEEE: Reports on activity in Japan and Europe
The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) has commended the Resource Efficiency KTN for their report written about a recent DTI Global Watch Technology Mission to Japan
News from Resource Efficiency Knowledge Transfer Network (20 November 2006)
RoHS components and information in a catalogue
The newest catalogue from Farnell InOne - the number one source for RoHS compliant products and information - lands on desks across the UK today - showing the latest and best RoHS compliant technology
News from Farnell InOne (13 November 2006)
Superior printing with lead-free solder pastes
A combination of proven design features have been brought together to ensure lead-free printing success through the adoption of stencils and squeegees from Tecan
News from Tecan (30 October 2006)
'Addressing Restricted Substances Regulations'
To assist companies with global environmental regulations, such as the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and China's Article 11, UL has a white paper to download
News from UL International (UK) (25 October 2006)
Analyser for monitoring ROHS compliance
Thermo Electron Corporation, world leader in analytical instrumentation, announces the release of its new Niton XLt 797X portable analyser, designed for X-ray fluorescence RoHS compliance testing
News from Thermo Electron Corporation (Elemental) (12 October 2006)
BS EN 50419:2006 replaces BS EN 50419:2005
Technical background article Following a review by the European Commission, changes have been introduced which means BS EN 50419:2005 has been replaced by BS EN 50419:2006: the WEEE directive
News from British Standards Institution (BSI) ( 9 October 2006)
Industry Briefing Seminar on REACH and its effects
Technical background article REACH, the new chemicals policy proposed by the EU Commission, will become reality in 2007: Rapra will host an 'Industry Briefing Seminar' to give information and advice on using chemicals in future
News from Rapra Technology (27 September 2006)
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