RoHS and WEEE

How we help with the new Directives

RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) bans the use of certain substances in electrical and electronic equipment products after July 2006. This legislation is often referred to ‘Lead Free’ however this is not strictly true, you can still purchase ‘Lead Free’ product that is still Non RoHS Compliant.

To Ensure our customers can identify with UK Purchasing as a trustworthy source for RoHS compliant product we are able to offer full X-Ray examination through one of our partners which identifies the full material content in accordance with the manufacturers specifications. This equipment allows the handlers to ascertain the full mineral content of any component and guarantees that the product conforms to the EU legislation.

We’re here to help so please ask for more information on this service. 

WEEE – (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

This directive covers the design and production of electrical and electronic equipment to aid repair, possible upgrading, re-use, disassembly and recycling at end of life. From August 2005, it makes producers of such equipment responsible for financing at least the collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment from central points, specialist treatment and meeting the targets for re-use, recycling and recovery.

To help with the disposal of your electronic waste we are able to offer full compliant services in accordance with the directive through one of our partners.

Again we’re here to help so please ask for more information.