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The European Union has adopted a new directive, the Restriction
of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC which will restrict
the use of certain substances in electrical and electronic products,
including Lead (Pb), Mercury, Cadmium, hexavalent Chromium, and certain
Halide-containing flame retardants. This directive applies to all
electrical and electronic products, and their component parts, placed
on the market after 1st July 2006.
Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen GmbH, is committed to compliance with all
applicable laws and regulations, including the restriction of hazardous
substances in electronic products. The RoHS Directive specifies that an
electronic product or component may not contain a listed substance
except as specifically provided for in the directive.
Brother's aim has always been to comply with the RoHS Directive prior to the 1st July 2006 implementation date for all products. To this end, all production shipped from manufacturing plants from the end of January 2006 is compliant. Furthermore, many products have been compliant from first date of production, so if you require detail on any specific models, please let us know, and we will send confirmation of the current status. Brother has conducted extensive research on substitute materials to ensure that any alternatives used do not compromise product quality or safety.
Brother has been working closely with our supply chain partners and others in the industry, including material and component suppliers, to ensure every aspect of our business accommodates these new requirements. If you have any questions on this directive, or need further details on Brother's actions to date, please contact us by email |
