Labelling solutions aid RoHS compliance

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team May 16, 2006

LGInternational, manufacturer of advanced labelling solutions, has announced its new RoHS compliance programme.

LGInternational, manufacturer of advanced labelling solutions, has announced its new RoHS compliance programme.

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive and its companion Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive were drafted to prevent the massive increase of electronic waste entering Europe's landfills.

LGInternational's RoHS compliance programme incorporates purchasing and manufacturing practices to ensure LGI products are compliant with the European Union's RoHS Directive.

Lane Kagey, LGInternational's Chief Operating Officer explains: "Since our products are often used in the electronics industry, we decided it was important to not only proactively ensure the compliance of the products we manufacture, but also to exemplify environmental stewardship".

As part of the RoHS compliance programme, customers can benefit from a number of programme elements, including: RoHS compliant products; parts compliance evaluation; wheeled bin labels; and a statement of compliance.

RoHS exemplifies a global trend toward environmentally responsible manufacturing processes.

"Ramping up for the EU's RoHS legislation is important, but with a strong customer base in North America, and Asia, as well as Europe, we believe this programme merely sets the stage for similar legislation that is already being drafted in the United States, China, Japan and Korea", states LGInternational President, Mike Martin.