WEEE and RoHS DirectivesWEEE and RoHS DirectivesImplications for Material Composition Implications for Material Composition
Data Exchange and ReportingData Exchange and Reporting
August 30, 2004Jean-Philippe [email protected]
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August 30, 2004August 30, 2004JeanJean--Philippe BrissonPhilippe [email protected]
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OutlineOutlineOutlineSection One Background and Overview
Section Two WEEE Directive
Section Three Open Issues under WEEE
Section Four RoHS Directive
Section Five Open Issues under RoHS
Section Six Final Thoughts
Section OneSection One Background and OverviewBackground and Overview
Section TwoSection Two WEEE DirectiveWEEE Directive
Section ThreeSection Three Open Issues under WEEEOpen Issues under WEEE
Section FourSection Four RoHS DirectiveRoHS Directive
Section FiveSection Five Open Issues under RoHSOpen Issues under RoHS
Section SixSection Six Final Thoughts Final Thoughts
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NoticeNoticeThis Presentation is for General
Guidance Only and does not Contain Definitive Advice
This Presentation is for General This Presentation is for General Guidance Only and does not Guidance Only and does not
Contain DefinitiveContain Definitive AdviceAdvice
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Section One Section One
Background and OverviewBackground and Overview
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RoHS Directive OverviewRoHS Directive OverviewRoHS Directive Overview
PbPb, Hg, Cd, Cr6+, PBBs and PBDEsPb, Hg,Pb, Hg, CdCd, Cr6+,, Cr6+, PBBsPBBs andand PBDEsPBDEs
Adopted, published and effective
Industry must comply by July 1, 2006
Adopted, published and effectiveAdopted, published and effective
Industry must comply by July 1, 2006Industry must comply by July 1, 2006
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)
Restriction of Hazardous SubstancesRestriction of Hazardous Substances
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)
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Private sector manages and funds program
Adopted, published and effective
Must be up and running by August 13, 2005
Private sector manages and funds programPrivate sector manages and funds program
Adopted, published and effectiveAdopted, published and effective
Must be up and running by August 13, 2005Must be up and running by August 13, 2005
Recycling and recovery programRecycling and recovery programRecycling and recovery program
WEEE Directive OverviewWEEE Directive OverviewWEEE Directive OverviewWaste of EEEWaste of EEEWaste of EEE
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Key European Union InstitutionsKey European Union InstitutionsKey European Union InstitutionsEU Commission
EU Council
EU Parliament
EU Court of Justice
EU CommissionEU Commission
EU CouncilEU Council
EU ParliamentEU Parliament
EU Court of JusticeEU Court of Justice
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European Union LawmakingEuropean Union LawmakingEuropean Union LawmakingCommission initiates, Commission and Parliament agree, and Council adopts
Directives are binding only on Member States
Member States must implement Directives into domestic law
* This is where we are with WEEE & RoHS
Regulatory flexibility of Member States is different for WEEE and RoHS Directives
Commission initiates, Commission and Parliament Commission initiates, Commission and Parliament agree, and Council adoptsagree, and Council adopts
Directives are binding only on Member StatesDirectives are binding only on Member States
Member States must implement Directives into Member States must implement Directives into domestic lawdomestic law
* This is where we are with WEEE & RoHS* This is where we are with WEEE & RoHS
Regulatory flexibility of Member States is different Regulatory flexibility of Member States is different for WEEE and RoHS Directivesfor WEEE and RoHS Directives
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So What? Why Should You Care?So What? Why Should You Care?So What? Why Should You Care?PenaltiesPenaltiesPenalties
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So What? Why Should You Care?So What? Why Should You Care?So What? Why Should You Care?Penalties
Import Bans
PenaltiesPenalties
Import BansImport Bans
Playstation One
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So What? Why Should You Care?So What? Why Should You Care?So What? Why Should You Care?Penalties
Import Bans
Remaining Competitive
PenaltiesPenalties
Import BansImport Bans
Remaining CompetitiveRemaining Competitive
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So What? Why Should You Care?So What? Why Should You Care?So What? Why Should You Care?Penalties
Import Bans
Remaining Competitive
How much of your business goes to the EU?
PenaltiesPenalties
Import BansImport Bans
Remaining CompetitiveRemaining Competitive
How much of your business goes to the EU?How much of your business goes to the EU?
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Allen & OveryAllen & OveryAllen & Overy
2,400 attorneys
50 environmental attorneys
WEEE and RoHS Product Team
2,400 attorneys2,400 attorneys
50 environmental 50 environmental attorneysattorneys
WEEE and RoHS WEEE and RoHS Product TeamProduct Team
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Section TwoSection Two
WEEE DirectiveWEEE Directive
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Categories and Examples of EEE Regulated Under the WEEE DirectiveCategories and Examples of EEE Categories and Examples of EEE Regulated Under the WEEE DirectiveRegulated Under the WEEE Directive1. Large Household Appliances 2. Small Household Appliances
3. IT and Telecommunications EquipmentCentralized Data Processing Personal Computing
RefrigeratorsWashing MachinesMicrowaves
Vacuum cleanersToasters
MainframesMinicomputersPrinter units
Personal computers(CPU, mouse, screen & keyboard included)Lap-top computers(CPU, mouse, screen & keyboard included)PrintersCopying equipmentTelephones
User Terminals and SystemsCellular telephonesFax machines
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Categories and Examples of EEE Regulated Under the WEEE DirectiveCategories and Examples of EEE Categories and Examples of EEE Regulated Under the WEEE DirectiveRegulated Under the WEEE Directive4. Consumer Equipment 5. Lighting Equipment
Radio setsTelevision setsMusical instruments
Straight fluorescent lamps
7. Toys, Leisure and Sports Equipment6. Electrical and Electronic ToolsDrillsSawsSewing machines
Electric trains or car racing setsHand-held video game consolesVideo games
8. Medical Devices 9. Monitoring and Control InstrumentsPulmonary ventilators Smoke detectors
Heating regulators10. Automatic Dispensers
Coke Machine
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Four Exemptions Under WEEEFour Exemptions Under WEEEFour Exemptions Under WEEE(1) EEE intended for military purposes
(2) Large-scale stationary industrial tools
(3) Implanted and injected medical devices
(4) EEE “part of another type of equipment that does not fall within the scope” of the WEEE Directive
Issue Which exemptions, if any, also apply to the RoHS Directive?
(1)(1) EEE intended for military purposesEEE intended for military purposes
(2)(2) LargeLarge--scale stationary industrial toolsscale stationary industrial tools
(3)(3) Implanted and injected medical devicesImplanted and injected medical devices
(4)(4) EEE “part of another type of equipment that does EEE “part of another type of equipment that does not fall within the scope” of the WEEE Directivenot fall within the scope” of the WEEE Directive
IssueIssue Which exemptions, if any, also apply to the Which exemptions, if any, also apply to the RoHS Directive?RoHS Directive?
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Product CycleFrom EEE Manufacturing to
WEEE TreatmentCollection of WEEE
Collection Center
Distributor(Retail)
Waste Household
Area No. 2Europe
Distributor(Retail)
ProfessionalImporter?
Mail Order
Internet
or
or
Sale
Waste Non-Household
, Inc.
Area No. 3
WEEE Reused as a Whole
Second-Hand Market
for WEEE Reused as a
Whole
Annex II
3 2 1
Area No. 5
Selective Treatment
Treatment, Recovery and Disposal of WEEE
De-Pollution, Disassembly,
Shredding, Recover, and
Others
Removal of Fluids
WEEE Not Reused as a whole
Are
a N
o. 4
Tran
spor
tatio
n of
WEE
E
10%*
65%*Minimum
25%*
75%*Minimum
Rec
over
y
* for EEE Categories 3 and 4
Environmentally Sound Disposal
Incineration for energy
Reuse and Recycling of Components
and Substances
Area No. 1
(Comp X)Component
Information Requirement
Financial Guarantees
Substance and Design Restrictions
Crossed-out Dustbin Icon
(OEM)New Product
(EMS)Manufacturing
Producer?
Producer?
U.S.
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WEEE Directive Key RequirementsWEEE Directive Key RequirementsWEEE Directive Key Requirements(1) Information requirements
(2) Design requirements
(3) Financial guarantees
(4) Collection of WEEE
(5) Financing of treatment, recovery and disposal of WEEE
(1)(1) Information requirementsInformation requirements
(2)(2) Design requirementsDesign requirements
(3)(3) Financial guaranteesFinancial guarantees
(4)(4) Collection of WEEECollection of WEEE
(5)(5) Financing of treatment, recovery and disposal Financing of treatment, recovery and disposal ofof WEEEWEEE
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Section ThreeSection Three
Open Issues under the WEEE DirectiveOpen Issues under the WEEE Directive
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Issue 1 - Covered Companies – WEEEIssue 1 Issue 1 -- Covered Companies Covered Companies –– WEEEWEEEThree types of companies are “Producers”
manufacture and sell EEE under their own brand namesell under their brand EEE manufactured by othersexport or import EEE into the EU on a “professional basis”
Irrespective of selling technique (e.g., internet)
Three types of companies are “Producers”Three types of companies are “Producers”manufacture and sell EEE under their own brandmanufacture and sell EEE under their own brand namenamesell under their brand EEE manufactured by otherssell under their brand EEE manufactured by othersexport or import EEE into the EU on a “professional export or import EEE into the EU on a “professional basis”basis”
Irrespective of selling technique (e.g., internet)Irrespective of selling technique (e.g., internet)
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Issue 2 – Scope of Information Reporting Obligations (1)Issue 2 Issue 2 –– Scope of Information Reporting Scope of Information Reporting Obligations (1)Obligations (1)
WEEE Directive Art. 11(1)Obligation on producer to report info to treatment centersMust identify location of dangerous substances and preparations in EEE
What material must be reported?6 banned substances?RoHS Annex II substances?References to Directive on Dangerous Substances and Preparations? ELV precedent?
WEEE Directive Art. 11(1)WEEE Directive Art. 11(1)Obligation on producer to report info to treatment centersObligation on producer to report info to treatment centersMust identify location of dangerous substances and Must identify location of dangerous substances and preparations in EEEpreparations in EEE
What material must be reported?What material must be reported?6 banned substances?6 banned substances?RoHS Annex II substances?RoHS Annex II substances?References to Directive on Dangerous Substances and References to Directive on Dangerous Substances and Preparations? ELV precedent?Preparations? ELV precedent?
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Issue 3 – Scope of the DirectiveIssue 3 Issue 3 –– Scope of the DirectiveScope of the DirectiveTAC Guidance Document
General guidelinesBatteriesInk cartridgesRelationship with ELV Directive
Will Member States follow the guidance?
TAC Guidance DocumentTAC Guidance DocumentGeneral guidelinesGeneral guidelinesBatteriesBatteriesInk cartridgesInk cartridgesRelationship with ELV DirectiveRelationship with ELV Directive
Will Member States follow the guidance?Will Member States follow the guidance?
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Issue 4 – Meeting the WEEE RequirementsIssue 4 Issue 4 –– Meeting the WEEE RequirementsMeeting the WEEE Requirements(Collection, treatment, recovery and disposal)
Collective or Individual Compliance?
EU solution or Member State per Member State Approach?
Factors includePrivate household v. non-private household WEEEProduct types and value of WEEEKey markets
(Collection, treatment, recovery and disposal)(Collection, treatment, recovery and disposal)
Collective or Individual Compliance?Collective or Individual Compliance?
EU solution or Member State per Member State EU solution or Member State per Member State Approach?Approach?
Factors includeFactors includePrivate household v. nonPrivate household v. non--private household WEEEprivate household WEEEProduct types and value of WEEEProduct types and value of WEEEKey marketsKey markets
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Section FourSection Four
RoHS DirectiveRoHS Directive
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Covered Products – RoHSCovered Products Covered Products –– RoHSRoHSApplies to same EEE Categories as WEEE
Exceptions (specific to RoHS)EEE Categories 8 and 9 – medical devices, and monitoring and control instrumentsCertain “applications” of the banned substances are exempted pursuant to RoHS Directive Annex e.g., lead in– high-melting temperature-type solders (i.e., tin-lead solder alloys
containing more than 85% lead)
– solders for servers, storage and storage array systems (exemption granted until 2010)
Applies to same EEE Categories as WEEEApplies to same EEE Categories as WEEE
Exceptions (specific to RoHS)Exceptions (specific to RoHS)EEE Categories 8 and 9 EEE Categories 8 and 9 –– medical devices, and medical devices, and monitoring and control instrumentsmonitoring and control instrumentsCertain “applications” of the banned substances are Certain “applications” of the banned substances are exempted pursuant to RoHS Directive Annex exempted pursuant to RoHS Directive Annex e.g.e.g., lead in, lead in–– highhigh--melting temperaturemelting temperature--type solders (i.e., tintype solders (i.e., tin--lead solder alloys lead solder alloys
containing more than 85% lead)containing more than 85% lead)
–– solders for servers, storage and storage array systems solders for servers, storage and storage array systems (exemption granted until 2010)(exemption granted until 2010)
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RoHS Supply Chain ImpactsRoHS Supply Chain ImpactsRoHS Supply Chain ImpactsQuestion for the component manufacturersQuestion for the component manufacturersQuestion for the component manufacturers
Who will buy a componentthat contains lead in 2006?Who will buy a componentWho will buy a componentthat contains lead in 2006?that contains lead in 2006?
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Section FiveSection Five
Open Issues under the Open Issues under the RoHS Directive RoHS Directive
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Issue 1 – MCVs (1)Issue 1 Issue 1 –– MCVsMCVs (1)(1)RoHS Directive Art. 5(1)(a)
2 documentsCommission decisionGuidance document
December 5, 2003 Proposed Commission Decision0.1% for lead, mercury, Cr6+, PBB and PBDE0.01% for cadmium = same as current EU law (applicable only to some products)By weight of “homogeneous materials” with short definitionNo reference to intentional addition of banned substance
RoHS Directive Art. 5(1)(a)RoHS Directive Art. 5(1)(a)
2 documents2 documentsCommission decisionCommission decisionGuidance documentGuidance document
December 5, 2003 Proposed Commission DecisionDecember 5, 2003 Proposed Commission Decision0.1% for lead, mercury, Cr6+, PBB and PBDE0.1% for lead, mercury, Cr6+, PBB and PBDE0.01% for cadmium = same as current EU law 0.01% for cadmium = same as current EU law (applicable only to some products)(applicable only to some products)By weight of “homogeneous materials” with short By weight of “homogeneous materials” with short definitiondefinitionNo reference to intentional addition of banned substanceNo reference to intentional addition of banned substance
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Issue 1 – MCVs (2)Issue 1 Issue 1 –– MCVsMCVs (2)(2)June 10, 2004 TAC Meeting
Proposal to move definition of “homogeneous material” from Decision to RoHS GuidanceProposal is rejected and, with it, the proposal to establish the MCVs!
July 16 and 20, 2004 TAC MeetingsDefinition of homogeneous material is moved to the RoHS guidanceDecision adopted by TAC (without definition)Commission has 3 months to adopt
June 10, 2004 TAC MeetingJune 10, 2004 TAC MeetingProposal to move definition of “homogeneous material” Proposal to move definition of “homogeneous material” from Decision to RoHS Guidancefrom Decision to RoHS GuidanceProposal is rejected and, with it, the proposal to establish Proposal is rejected and, with it, the proposal to establish the the MCVsMCVs!!
July 16 and 20, 2004 TAC MeetingsJuly 16 and 20, 2004 TAC MeetingsDefinition of homogeneous material is moved to the Definition of homogeneous material is moved to the RoHS guidanceRoHS guidanceDecision adopted by TAC (without definition)Decision adopted by TAC (without definition)Commission has 3 months to adoptCommission has 3 months to adopt
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Issue 1 – MCVs (3)Issue 1 Issue 1 –– MCVsMCVs (3)(3)Accordingly
Risk that Member States will implement MCVs differently
Most recent draft RoHS Guidance documentHomogeneous material means a unit that can not be mechanically disjointed in single materials.“Homogeneous” means "of uniform composition throughout", so examples of "homogeneous materials" would be individual types ofplastics, ceramics, glass, metals, alloys, paper, board, resins and coatings“Mechanically disjointed” means that the materials can be, in principle, separated by mechanical actions such as unscrewing, cutting, crushing, grinding and abrasive processesIntentionally added?
AccordinglyAccordinglyRisk that Member States will implement Risk that Member States will implement MCVsMCVs differentlydifferently
Most recent draft RoHS Guidance documentMost recent draft RoHS Guidance documentHomogeneous material means a unit that can not be mechanically Homogeneous material means a unit that can not be mechanically disjointed in single materials.disjointed in single materials.“Homogeneous” means "of uniform composition throughout", so examples of "homogeneous materials" would be individual types ofplastics, ceramics, glass, metals, alloys, paper, board, resins and coatings“Mechanically disjointed” means that the materials can be, in principle, separated by mechanical actions such as unscrewing, cutting, crushing, grinding and abrasive processesIntentionally added?Intentionally added?
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Issue 2 – EU Commission Consultation on Application Exemptions (1)Issue 2 Issue 2 –– EU Commission Consultation on EU Commission Consultation on Application Exemptions (1)Application Exemptions (1)
RoHS Directive Art. 5(1)(b)
Stakeholder Consultation launched by EU Commission
Started early May 2004Ended July 5, 2004
Commission requests information on 13 exemptions, including1. Lead in solders for servers, storage and storage array
systems and certain network infrastructure equipment2. Lead used in compliant-pin VHDM
RoHS Directive Art. 5(1)(b)RoHS Directive Art. 5(1)(b)
Stakeholder Consultation launched by EU Stakeholder Consultation launched by EU CommissionCommission
Started early May 2004Started early May 2004Ended July 5, 2004Ended July 5, 2004
Commission requests information on 13 Commission requests information on 13 exemptions, includingexemptions, including1.1. Lead in solders for servers, storage and storage array Lead in solders for servers, storage and storage array
systems and certain network infrastructure equipmentsystems and certain network infrastructure equipment2.2. Lead used in compliantLead used in compliant--pin VHDMpin VHDM
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Issue 2 – EU Commission Consultation on Application Exemptions (2)Issue 2 Issue 2 –– EU Commission Consultation on EU Commission Consultation on Application Exemptions (2)Application Exemptions (2)
Commission Requests Information (cont’d)4. Lead in high-melting temp. solders and any lower melting
temp. solder required to complete a viable electrical connection
5. Lead in solders to complete a viable electrical connection internal to certain integrated circuit packages (flip chips) (until 2010)
Results91 responsesNo decision because “insufficient information” Commission will wait until technical study by mid-October
Commission Requests Information (cont’d)Commission Requests Information (cont’d)4.4. Lead in highLead in high--melting temp. solders and any lower melting melting temp. solders and any lower melting
temp. solder required to complete a viable electrical temp. solder required to complete a viable electrical connectionconnection
5.5. Lead in solders to complete a viable electrical connection Lead in solders to complete a viable electrical connection internal to certain integrated circuit packages (flip chips) internal to certain integrated circuit packages (flip chips) (until 2010)(until 2010)
ResultsResults91 responses91 responsesNo decision because “insufficient information” No decision because “insufficient information” Commission will wait until technical study by midCommission will wait until technical study by mid--OctoberOctober
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Issue 3 – Compliance with RoHS (1)Issue 3 Issue 3 –– Compliance with RoHS (1)Compliance with RoHS (1)How do you comply? How do you demonstrate compliance?
Within supply chainTo governmental authorities
Compliance is a Member State responsibility
Potential approachesGovernment TestingIndependent Laboratory TestingCertificationSelf-declaration
How do you comply? How do you demonstrate How do you comply? How do you demonstrate compliance?compliance?
Within supply chainWithin supply chainTo governmental authoritiesTo governmental authorities
Compliance is a Member State responsibilityCompliance is a Member State responsibility
Potential approachesPotential approachesGovernment TestingGovernment TestingIndependent Laboratory TestingIndependent Laboratory TestingCertificationCertificationSelfSelf--declarationdeclaration
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Issue 3 – Compliance with RoHS (2)Issue 3 Issue 3 –– Compliance with RoHS (2)Compliance with RoHS (2)Commission hired consultant to review these issues
April 2004 ReportClarification of definition of MCVSelf-DeclarationAdoption of Standard for Reporting FormatsAdoption of Standard for Compliance TestingInformation Exchange Networks
Commission hired consultant to review these issuesCommission hired consultant to review these issues
April 2004 ReportApril 2004 ReportClarification of definition of MCVClarification of definition of MCVSelfSelf--DeclarationDeclarationAdoption of Standard for Reporting FormatsAdoption of Standard for Reporting FormatsAdoption of Standard for Compliance TestingAdoption of Standard for Compliance TestingInformation Exchange NetworksInformation Exchange Networks
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Issue 3 – Compliance with RoHS (3)Issue 3 Issue 3 –– Compliance with RoHS (3)Compliance with RoHS (3)Self-Declaration
Every product “put on the market” is presumed to comply
Producer’s responsibilitiesRequest declaration from each supplierReview accuracy when in doubtFocus on specific productsFocus on specific suppliers
EnforcementIf challenged, producers would show enforcement authorities that have taken reasonable steps to comply– Material composition data may be audited by authorities
SelfSelf--DeclarationDeclarationEvery product “put on the market” is presumed to complyEvery product “put on the market” is presumed to comply
Producer’s responsibilitiesProducer’s responsibilitiesRequest declaration from each supplierRequest declaration from each supplierReview accuracy when in doubtReview accuracy when in doubtFocus on specific productsFocus on specific productsFocus on specific suppliersFocus on specific suppliers
EnforcementEnforcementIf challenged, producers would show enforcement If challenged, producers would show enforcement authorities that have taken reasonable steps to complyauthorities that have taken reasonable steps to comply–– Material composition data may be audited by authoritiesMaterial composition data may be audited by authorities
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Issue 3 – Compliance with RoHS (4)Issue 3 Issue 3 –– Compliance with RoHS (4)Compliance with RoHS (4)UK Implementation
Requirement to submit “technical documents” or “other information” showing that a particular product complies with substance ban within 28 from a request by GovernmentDocument retention requirement of 4 years
UK ImplementationUK ImplementationRequirement to submit “technical documents” or “other information” showing that a particular product complies with substance ban within 28 from a request by GovernmentDocument retention requirement of 4 years
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Issue 3 – Compliance with RoHS (5)Issue 3 Issue 3 –– Compliance with RoHS (5)Compliance with RoHS (5)UK Implementation
Defense for producers to show that he took all “reasonable steps” and exercised all due diligence to avoid violating the substance banMust show that it was reasonable under the circumstances to rely on the information, having regard in particular– to the steps which he took and those which might
reasonably have been taken, for the purpose of verifying the information; and
– to whether he had any reason to disbelieve the information
UK ImplementationDefense for producers to show that he took all “reasonable steps” and exercised all due diligence to avoid violating the substance banMust show that it was reasonable under the circumstances to rely on the information, having regard in particular– to the steps which he took and those which might
reasonably have been taken, for the purpose of verifying the information; and
– to whether he had any reason to disbelieve the information
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Issue 3 – Compliance with RoHS (6)Issue 3 Issue 3 –– Compliance with RoHS (6)Compliance with RoHS (6)Liability of component manufacturer?
If producer is not liable, “other person” may be held liable
Open IssuesWhat will become industry practiceWhether the UK DTI will consider industry practice reasonableWhether other Member States will follow UK approach
Liability of component manufacturer?If producer is not liable, “other person” may be held liable
Open IssuesWhat will become industry practiceWhether the UK DTI will consider industry practice reasonableWhether other Member States will follow UK approach
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Issue 4 – Testing Procedures under RoHSIssue 4 Issue 4 –– Testing Procedures under RoHSTesting Procedures under RoHSEnsure uniform testing of EEE to determine RoHS compliance
Across supply chainAcross Member States
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)Advisory Group on Environmental Aspects– Working Group on RoHS Test Methods
Unclear how IEC work will feed into the Commission or TAC work
Ensure uniform testing of EEE to determine RoHS Ensure uniform testing of EEE to determine RoHS compliancecompliance
Across supply chainAcross supply chainAcross Member StatesAcross Member States
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)Advisory Group on Environmental AspectsAdvisory Group on Environmental Aspects–– Working Group on RoHS Test MethodsWorking Group on RoHS Test Methods
Unclear how IEC work will feed into the Unclear how IEC work will feed into the Commission or TAC workCommission or TAC work
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Section SixSection Six
Final ThoughtsFinal Thoughts
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WEEE and RoHS TimelineWEEE and RoHS TimelineWEEE and RoHS TimelineFebruary 13, 2003 Directives become effectiveAugust 13, 2004 Member States adopt
domestic lawsAugust 13, 2005 (1) collection systems must be
in place; (2) producers start financing; and (3) all products must be marked
July 1, 2006 Substance ban takes effectDecember 31, 2006 Member States must meet
4 kg target (2008 for some accession Member States)
February 13, 2003February 13, 2003 Directives become effectiveDirectives become effectiveAugust 13, 2004August 13, 2004 Member States adopt Member States adopt
domesticdomestic lawslawsAugust 13, 2005August 13, 2005 (1) collection systems must be (1) collection systems must be
inin place; (2) producers start place; (2) producers start financing; and (3) all products financing; and (3) all products must be markedmust be marked
July 1, 2006July 1, 2006 Substance ban takes effectSubstance ban takes effectDecember 31, 2006December 31, 2006 Member States must meet Member States must meet
4 kg4 kg target (2008 for some target (2008 for some accession Member States)accession Member States)
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SummarySummarySummarySeveral open issues
Trend is toward self-certification
Each producer must conduct its own due diligence
Component manufacturers also must have a compliance program
Standards for data exchange and reporting are crucial building blocks in compliance strategy
Several open issuesSeveral open issues
Trend is toward selfTrend is toward self--certificationcertification
Each producer must conduct its own due diligenceEach producer must conduct its own due diligence
Component manufacturers also must have a Component manufacturers also must have a compliance programcompliance program
Standards for data exchange and reporting are Standards for data exchange and reporting are crucial building blocks in compliance strategycrucial building blocks in compliance strategy
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