RoHS legislation enforcement in the UK will be handled by The National Weights and Measures Laboratory
Legislation & Skills
Abacus counts the cost of RoHS
Distributor says writing-off stock due to non compliance with Restrictions on Hazardous Substances legislation will cost £3.5m
European CEOs back software patents
Five of Europe's biggest companies have entered the debate over software patents, calling on the EU to protect innovation and keep Europe competitive
Suppliers getting up to speed on RoHS
Component manufacturers are making progress, but there are still plenty of unresolved issues about part numbering
IPC sets replacement for lead solder
US trade body IPC concludes that three commonly used tin/silver/copper alloys are the most likely replacements for tin/lead solder
Lasers recycle CRT funnel glass
Citiraya Recycling Technology uses laser cutting to recycle CRTs from TVs and PC monitors at its Mid-Glamorgan plant
Panel studies lead contamination
Lead can accidentally find its way into purportedly Pb-free components, it emerged at a discussion of experts last week
Tests spot tin whisker problems
US-based International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative releases documents to help reduce risk of tin whiskers
Body urges early Pb-free redesigns
Firms are being urged to consider any PCB and product redesigns at an early stage in plans to comply with the RoHS Directive
Reed-relay maker seeks exemption
Pickering Electronics has applied to exempt mercury wetted relays from the RoHS Directive
