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Information Only White Paper RoHS-2002/95/EC and WEEE-2002-96/EC Publisher: Hitachi Computer Products America, Inc. View Company Profile View Services Suppliers Format: PDF Date: 2007-03-13 View all Hitachi Computer Products America, Inc. White Papers Overview: Two European Union directives, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and restriction on the use of Hazardous Waste (RoHS), are detailed here. It mentions why these directives were implemented and how they could potentially be devastating to manufacturers who do not comply and for suppliers who cannot verify the critical content information to their manufacturing customers. The definition, objective, principles, and applications of RoHS and WEEE are explained in details. A list provides information about the substances identified by the WEEE directive as hazardous, while another marks the RoHS exceptions. This paper also specifies RoHS and WEEE impact on OEMs. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Summary 1 2. What Is RoHS & WEEE 1-2 3. Identification and Tracking of Pb-Free Components 2 4. Requalification of Components and Assemblies 2-3 5. Repair and Rework 3 6. Recovery and Recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 3-4 7. Solder Pad Finish 4 8. RoHS 2002/95/EC 4-5 8.1 Definition 4 8.2 Objective 4 8.3 Principles 4 8.4 Application 4-5 8.5 RoHS Exceptions 5 9. WEEE 2002/96/EC 5-7 9.1 Definition 5-6 9.2 Objective 6 9.3 Principle 6 9.4 Responsibilities 6 10. RoHS & WEEE Impact on OEMs 7 11. References 7 12. Table - WEEE Recovery Targets 7

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