Transcript WEEE & RoHS direktiv

Two EU directives set requirements for producers and importers of electrical
equipment
Danfoss and the EU directives WEEE and
RoHS
This presentation is a brief explanation of the two directives and the
activities they give rise to at Danfoss.
Content:
- The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive
- Producers’ and importers’ responsibilities (WEEE)
- The RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive
- Producers’ and importers’ responsibilities (RoHS)
- Product classification for both directives (1-10)
- Danfoss products subject to the directives
- The countries in which the directives are applicable
- Deadlines and who does what?
- Further information
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Two EU directives set requirements for producers and importers of electrical
equipment
The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive
EU Environmental Policy forms the basis of the directive, focusing on minimising the use of natural
resources, recycling to the greatest possible extent and preventing pollution.
Producers’ and importers’ responsibilities (WEEE)
 They should register with the authorities in all of the EU countries in which they sell
equipment with electrical components.
 They should state which products with electrical components they would like to sell in the EU
countries before the products are marketed. The products should be labelled with a pictogram.
 They should make agreements with approved collection schemes and waste handlers in all EU
countries in which they sell equipment with electrical components.
 They should report the volumes of equipment with electrical components sold to each EU
country, so that producers’ duties for the EU countries can be calculated.
 They should make environmental data and dismantling guidance available to waste handlers
in all EU countries.
 They should develop products that can be reused to the greatest possible extent.
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Two EU directives set requirements for producers and importers of electrical
equipment
The RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive
EU Environmental Policy forms the basis of the directive, focusing on the restriction of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Producers’ and importers’ responsibilities (RoHS)
 Our products which include electrical components are not allowed to contain lead, cadmium,
hexavalent chromium, mercury or specific flame retardants (typically used in plastics and print
materials)
 Our mechanical components must not contain the above-mentioned materials, if our customers
merge the components with electronic controls for equipment covered by the RoHS directive.
 The directive is often linked to the concept of lead-free soldering, but the requirements are not
limited to this.
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Two EU directives set requirements for producers and importers of electrical
equipment
The ten product classifications applying
to WEEE and RoHS
1. Large household appliances
2. Small household appliances
3. IT and telecommunication equipment
Pictogram
requirements of
the WEEE
Directive
4. Consumer equipment
5. Lighting equipment
6. Electrical and electronic tools
7. Toys, leisure and sports equipment
8. Medical equipment
9. Monitoring and adjusting devices
10. Vending machines
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Pictogram
proposals of the
Danfoss Group
- a voluntary
arrangement
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Two EU directives set requirements for producers and importers of electrical
equipment
Countries in which the directives are
applicable
EU countries:
Belgium
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Greece
Holland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxemburg
EEA countries:
Iceland
Norway
EFTA countries:
Switzerland
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Malta
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Great Britain
Sweden
The Czech Republic
Germany
Hungary
Austria
Lichtenstein
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Two EU directives set requirements for producers and importers of electrical
equipment
Deadlines
• RoHS: July 2006 (not applicable to product categories 8 and 9)
• WEEE: differs between countries, but typically …
- Pictogram/labelling, middle - end of 2005
- Registration in the countries, end of 2005 – beginning of
2006
-Reporting and producers’ duties, beginning of 2006
Who does what?
• RoHS implementation:
It is often the development, production and quality departments of
the business areas that take the action necessary for timely compliance.
• WEEE implementation:
The implementation, registration and contractual issues in member countries
are coordinated by a WEEE project team at the Danfoss Group, in cooperation
with the local Danfoss companies.
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Two EU directives set requirements for producers and importers of electrical
equipment
Further information is available from
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The person responsible for quality and environment
at your local Danfoss company.
Sales and marketing functions at the Danfoss Business Units
People responsible for WEEE and RoHS at the Danfoss Business Units
WEEE and RoHS directive consultant at Danfoss Industrial Services
WEEE Project Manager for the Danfoss Group
Danfoss Intranet site (currently being established)
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