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RoHS and WEEE Compliance Statement

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On January 27, 2003 the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union authorized Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. This new directive, also referred to as RoHS (“ro-has”) requires that manufacturers reduce usage of six hazardous substances to minimum acceptable levels by July of 2006.

The six substances affected are:

  • Lead (Pb)
  • Hexavalent chromium (Cr +6)
  • Mercury (Hg)
  • Polybrominated biphenyl (PBB)
  • Cadmium (Cd)
  • Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE)
     

On the same date, Directive 2002/96/EC or WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) was authorized. This directive encourages and sets specific criteria for the collection, handling and recycling of electric and electronic waste.

  • Sets requirements for the amount of WEEE collection (separate from households)
  • Holds resellers accountable for providing WEEE returns, free of charge.
  • Requires WEEE to be treated
  • Requires manufacturers to mark EEE products with the WEEE symbol (trash can with “X”)

Both directives impact the entire electronics industry at every level, from the retail store, to manufacturers, distributors and OEMs. Lantronix has always been concerned about the environment and the future of our planet. Our strategy to support these environmentally important initiatives include…

  • 90% of all Lantronix packing materials are already recyclable
  • Lantronix products have not included the intentional use of Mercury (Hg) and Cadmium (Cd) since 2003.
  • By July of 2005, 100% of new Lantronix designs will be RoHS compliant.
  • In Q3 of 2005, Lantronix will begin shipping products that meet RoHS requirements. Specific details of our product transition to RoHS compliance can be obtained through your Lantronix sales representative.
  • In 2006, 90% of Lantronix plastics will be recyclable (no glue, coatings, inserts)

For product Certificates of Compliance, please refer to individual product pages.

For More Information

For any other questions please contact us at: rohs-info@lantronix.com

 

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