WEEE and ROHS
Comms Express Limited’s WEEE and RoHS Policy
The purpose of these directives is to control the disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment and restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in these products and to protect human health and the environment.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013
Comms Express is compliant with WEEE Regulations 2013 which aim to minimise the impact of electrical goods on the environment. We aim to increase re-using and recycling and reduce the amount of electrical and electronic equipment in landfill.
Restriction of use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Regulations 2019
The RoHS Regulations are in place to control levels of hazardous substances to protect animal and human health. The specific controlled elements are as follows:
- Cadmium (Cd): < 100 ppm
- Lead (Pb): < 1000 ppm
- Mercury (Hg): < 1000 ppm
- Hexavalent Chromium: (Cr VI): < 1000 ppm
- Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB): < 1000 ppm
- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE): < 1000 ppm
- Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): < 1000 ppm
- Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP): < 1000 ppm
- Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): < 1000 ppm
- Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): < 1000 ppm
It is our constant endeavour to comply will all directives relating to waste material, hazardous substances, and the environment in general.
We work closely with our suppliers to ensure that we fully conform to WEEE and RoHS requirements.