Potentially hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Potentially hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

(...) Some substances, including halogenated flame retardants and PVC, should undergo further assessments for safe use in electrical and electronic equipment, said Environment Committee MEPs on Wednesday. The list of substances banned by the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive should apply to all such equipment, unless specifically excluded. One such exclusion could be for renewable energy generation. Plans to recast this directive are to be put to a plenary vote in July. (...)