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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