You must be registered to access the full content of this site. To register, click here.
Part Search
IPC Takes Issue with RoHS Proposed Revisions
Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
BANNOCKBURN, IL – Calling certain proposed recommendations to the RoHS Directive “arbitraryand lack(ing) a sound scientific basis,” IPC today issued a point-by-point rebuttal to the German non-profit firm that devised them.
The trade group summarized its stance in a white paper, “The Electronic Interconnection Industry Supply Chain’s Response to the Öko-Institut Recommendations for Proposed Revisions to the RoHS Directive,” a culmination of industry concerns voiced during a June meeting in Brussels.
“The white paper has a long title for what is essentially a point-by-point summary of technical issues not considered by the Öko-Institut in their report,” explained Fern Abrams, IPC’s director of government relations and environmental policy. “It is important that the commissioners understand the Öko-Institut recommendations are arbitrary, lack a sound scientific basis and would have a significant negative impact on our members and the industry.”
Earlier this year, the Öko-Institut proposed to expand the RoHS substance restrictions.
The Öko-Institut (Institute for Applied Ecology) is a non-governmental, non-profit environmental research firm. Previously, the group recommended the restriction of Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), the flame retardant used to protect more than 80% of PCBs, despite that TBBPA was found to be safe by a comprehensive European Union risk assessment, IPC said. In addition, Hexabromocylcododecanes (HBCDDs), several phthalate plasticizers, and all organic compounds containing chlorine and bromine, are identified in a report as suggested bans.
IPC will share the white paper with EU commissioners and other key decision makers; it is available for free download at www.ipc.org/ehs.
Need PCB prototypes fast?
Sunstone Circuits takes the pain out of prototyping! We are dedicated to making the online ordering of PCB prototypes simple, fast, and easy from quote to delivery. Quick access to our 24/7/365 customer service team and easy online order tracking takes the pain out of sourcing prototypes online.
Put us to the test - order Sunstone Circuits today!
PCB systems design teams face challenges with IP management and collaboration across multiple groups. This free Webinar highlights best practices that optimize these efforts across the design flow. Learn more!
Vision Engineering introduces the SX45 stereo zoom microscope. Although it is affordable, it maintains a high level of optical performance. It has a zoom ratio of 6.3:1 and a magnification of x50. A digital or USB camera can be used simultaneously, and a trinocular viewing attachment is available. Users can choose from numerous standard options, such as the bench stand, the boom mount and the articulated arm. Multimedia solutions are also available for image archiving, acquisition, processing, analysis and documentation. www.visioneng.us
News 
