Lead-Free/RoHS > When is the Lead-Free Deadline?
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You can't expect to get in the "Lead-Free" game if you don't study your playbook. |
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As early as 1998, Japan was increasing levies on recycled leaded equipment with a goal of 2003 for the reduction of lead down to 10% of its 1998 levels. However, the current "Lead-Free" scramble is a direct result of the complimentary WEEE and RoHS directives and their respective August 13th, 2005 and July 1st, 2006 deadlines. |
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 Everyone. The public is demanding it, Governments are setting regulations and manufacturers are complying. If you think it won't affect you, I'm afraid you're wrong. |
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 An industry Revolution. Hazardous substances and electronics waste are the targets of new environmental restrictions across the globe. Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium, PBBs and PBDEs, you've been put on notice. |
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 Planet Earth. The restrictions and regulations are originating in Europe, but Asia and the U.S. are already responding to the call. Everyone has a different take on the subject and different strategies for dealing with the issues at hand but everyone's being affected. |
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 Like any huge effort, going "Lead-Free" will be an ongoing and fluid process, but it's all happening as we speak. Europe has already set a deadline of July 1st, 2006 and just about every country is on board in some fashion. Mark your calendars, people. It's coming. |
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