Free manual explains RoHS legislation

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Apr 22, 2005

Farnell InOne has added to its range of support services with the publication of its "RoHS legislation and technical manual".

A recognised source of information for design engineers and purchasers faced with the compliance demands of the EU's complex Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, Farnell InOne has added to its range of support services with the publication of its "RoHS legislation and technical manual".

Available to customers free via the Farnell InOne website, the manual contains an introduction to RoHS, a step by step guide to compliance, detailed information about the substances affected, a chapter on soldering and a closing environmental section.

Gary Nevison, Head of Product Market Strategy at Farnell InOne, comments: "We understand the frustration experienced by our customers and suppliers as they face the challenge of achieving compliance with RoHS - we are experiencing them too".

"By working together we can make the journey a smoother one - communication is key".

"The dedicated RoHS support services we have launched, including the RoHS legislation and technical manual, are intended to provide easy to access, easy to use reference sites to help find answers to many of the most common queries".

"The legislation is going to deliver positive environmental benefits in the long term so we should all make every effort to support its implementation." The "RoHS legislation and technical manual" follows hot on the heels of the publication by Farnell InOne of Europe's first guide to RoHS compliance, and the industry's first catalogue of compliant parts.

Farnell InOne also operates a dedicated hotline and website area providing information and support relating to the upcoming RoHS and WEEE Directives.