The list of substances that will no longer
be permitted are as follows;
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- Lead
- Cadmium
- Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
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- Mercury
- Hexavalent Chromium (Chrome 6)
- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
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The directive applies to equipment in the
following catagories; |
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- Electrical and electronic tools,
except large-scale stationary Industrial tools
- Small household appliances
- Large household appliances
- Automatic dispensers
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- Lighting equipment (including
electric light bulbs and household l Light fixtures)
- IT and telecoms equipment
- Toys, leisure and sports equipment
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While the number of our products affected by the legislation
is comparatively small we have undertaken a global review to
ensure that all products comply with the forthcoming requirements.
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The directive does not apply to equipment
in the following catagories; |
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- Equipment not covered by the category list provided above
- Equipment relating to protection of the essential interests
of state security, weapons, ammunition and military
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- Spare parts for repair or reuse
of EEE on the market before 1 July 2006
- Large-scale stationary industrial tools
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