Handbook of Fiber Optic Data Communication: Chapter 7. Manufacturing Environmental Laws, Directives, and Challenges

Handbook of Fiber Optic Data Communication: Chapter 7. Manufacturing Environmental Laws, Directives, and Challenges
ISBN-10
0128068213
ISBN-13
9780128068212
Series
Handbook of Fiber Optic Data Communication
Category
Science
Pages
468
Language
English
Published
2013-08-09
Publisher
Elsevier Inc. Chapters
Author
John Quick

Description

The Design and Manufacturing of optoelectronics technology and related components used in fiber optics data communication products are significantly influenced by the emergence of new international environmental, ecodesign and chemical legislative directives. These dynamic laws and regulations propose to limit or eliminate heavy metals, chemicals, and other environmental pollutants used in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electric equipment, which have been linked to lasting environmental impacts and human health effects. This chapter discusses the leading environmental law and directives, including the European Union’s (EU) Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Ecodesign Directive for Energy-related Products (ErP), Japanese J-Moss certification, and more. Detailed descriptions include both country-specific regulations (China, European Union) and specific regulations in various US states (such as New York and California).

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