The WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) became law in the European Union countries in February 2003. Member states must implement the law by January 2007
Much like the RoHS Directive, the purpose of the WEEE Directive is the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances and to reduce the waste management problems linked to substances likely to pose risks to health and the environment.
The WEEE Directive specifically addresses the reduction of electrical waste, by reducing the use of certain substances and implementing the ultimate banning of the four heavy metals and other substances listed below:
Click here to link to Samtec's WEEE Compliant Status.
To view a list of Samtec products that are WEEE Compliant, click here.
Material Declarations for Samtec products is also available. Click here to use this interactive program.
A direct link to the WEEE Directive (European Law 2000/53/EC) can be found at http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2003/l_037/l_03720030213en00240038.pdf
Click here to link to Samtec's ELV Requirements. Click here to link to Samtec's RoHS Requirements.