NEWS
 


EuP
The final published report of the EuP Lot 7 (Charger) preparatory study. (Jan. 23, 2007)
http://www.ecocharger.org/finalised_documents.php
 

EuP is driving design for compliance (Mar. 08, 2007)
http://www.designnews.com/article/CA6422718.html?nid=2874
 

Enterprise & Industry Newroom News: Presidency Conclusions - Spring European Council, 8-9  http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/itemlongdetail.cfm?item_id=510  (April. 10, 2007)

Ecodesign requirements for energy-using products (June. 04, 2007)

http://www.mtprog.com/News.aspx?kintUniqueID=271

Initiative to phase out inefficient domestic lamps (June. 06,2007)

http://www.mtprog.com/News.aspx?bolShowAll=False&kintUniqueID=279

Enterprise & Industry newsroom for the Energy-using Products sector; Measuring innovation performance in Member States and in industrial sectors (July. 10, 2007)

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/newsbytheme.cfm?displayType=fo&tpa_id=154

Commissioner Piebalgs welcomes more stringent energy efficiency standards in public procurement—introducing the EU ENERGY STAR (July. 10, 2007)

http://www.eu-energystar.org/en/index.html

Blue Angel for energy-efficient hot water tanks (July. 18, 2007)

http://www.umweltbundesamt.de/produkte-e/index.htm

歐盟各國立法進度說明 (European Union countries EuP legislation progress explanation

http://proj.moeaidb.gov.tw/cpnet/download/eup_countries.htm (August. 11, 2007)

 

Transposition of EuP Directive into 8 EU countries recently (September. 06, 2007)

http://proj.moeaidb.gov.tw/cpnet/download/eup_countries.htm

Estonian Ministry Releases Draft Legislation Transposing EuP Directive (September. 04, 2007)

http://www.eiatrack.org/r/1294

TURN THE ENERGY-USING PRODUCTS (EUP) DIRECTIVE TO YOUR ADVANTAGE

http://www.ee.sgs.com/turn_the_energy-using_products_directive_to_your_advantage_eup?viewId= (September 04, 2007)

Act now to prepare for compliance with the EuP Directive (October.29, 2007)

http://www.emsnow.com/npps/story.cfm?pg=story&id=29828

Framework Directive for the Eco-design of Energy Using Products (December.11 2007)

http://www.mtprog.com/ReferenceLibrary/EuP_Work_Plan_Dec_2007.ppt

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

WEEE
E-waste legislation grows in Canada (Feb. 19, 2007)
http://eetimes.eu/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=197007375
 

Approved WEEE compliance schemes announced (Mar. 05, 2007)
http://www.computing.co.uk/crn/news/2184525/approved-weee-compliance
 

Channel players facing WEEE compliance race (Mar.05, 2007)
http://www.whatpc.co.uk/crn/news/2184713/channel-players-facing-weee
 

Top manufacturers slam UK WEEE implementation (Mar.14, 2007) http://www.mrw.co.uk/homepagePBP_NADetail_UP.aspx?ID_Site=534&ID_Article=16490&mode=1&curpage=0
 

RS signs up to WEEE compliance scheme (Mar.28, 2007) http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2007/03/28/41074/RS+signs+up+to+WEEE+compliance+scheme.htm

Grey Area Products - Power Supplies (May.03, 2007)

http://www.electronicsweekly.com/blogs/electronics-legislation/2007/05/

 Auto agency gets WEEE responsibility for UK (May.21, 2007)

http://eetimes.eu/uk/199700262

Producers challenge authorities on WEEE directives (Aug.10, 2007)

http://www.eetasia.com/ART_8800475292_480200_NT_2d147444.HTM

EC Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

http://www.berr.gov.uk/consultations/page43278.html

 

 

RoHS
电子信息产品污染控制标识要求3月实施 (Feb. 06, 2007)
http://www.cesi.ac.cn/datumview.aspx?sort=10&id=5106
 

Electronics industry event to feature free technical sessions on lead-free, RoHS, (Mar.07, 2007)
http://www.trafalgar2.com/content/view/1893/114/
 

RoHS Headaches Not Over Yet (March 2007)
http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/HONSHI/20070215/127784/
 

RoHS causing difficulties in some devices (Apr. 08 2007) http://www.designnews.com/blog/710000071/post/100008210.html?nid=2739

Korea passes RoHS-like regulation (Apr. 02 2007) http://www.designnews.com/blog/710000071/post/540008454.html?

 

Will RoHS Laws Go Global? (May 2007)

http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/HONSHI/20070424/131614/

GEIA plans lead-free solder testing guidelines ( Apr. 10 2007)

http://www.designnews.com/blog/710000071/post/390009239.html

IC inventories made RoHS compliant  ( May. 15 2007)

http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/ecj/ecj100.html

 

 

 

 


Useful Links
 

European Commission - Enterprise & Industry - Energy-using Products, EuP
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/eco_design/index_en.htm

PLM Vendors step up compliance services (Mar.05, 2007)
http://www.designnews.com/article/CA6418905.html
 

Britain sets toughest carbon targets to beat climate change (Mar. 14, 2007) http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article1512089.ece

Now S. Korea issues environmental controls (May.04, 2007)

http://www.my-esm.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=187000257

Electronics industry outlines plan for national e-recycling program (May.25, 2007)

http://www.my-esm.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=199702311

Oregon Proposes Law to Establish Electronics Recycling Program (May.27, 2007)

http://www.eiatrack.org/r/1212

Climate Savers Computing Initiative launched (June.19, 2007)

http://www.mtprog.com/News.aspx?bolShowAll=False&kintUniqueID=281

EU  renews Industrial Policy for strong manufacturing base in response to globalization and climate change (July.07, 2007)

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newsroom/cf/newsbytheme.cfm?displayType=news

EU electricity use grows despite efficiency efforts (July. 16, 2007)

http://www.euractiv.com/en/energy/eu-electricity-use-grows-despite-efficiency-efforts/article-165531

Electronics Recycling in Korea (Aug. 01, 2007)

http://circuitsassembly.com/cms/content/view/5153/95/

China's E-waste Management Rules Regulate E-waste (October.16, 2007)

http://ewasteguide.info/newsandevents/chin-0

 

Phase out of 'energy guzzling' light bulbs (October.05, 2007)

 http://www.mtprog.com/News.aspx

Build it and they’ll buy it, but it’s what’s done with “End-of-Life” electronics that worries e-EndUSA

http://www.emsnow.com/npps/story.cfm?pg=story&id=29938 (November. 02, 2007)

The fundamental problem with China’s e-waste recycling industry

http://ewasteguide.info/newsandevents/the-fu (January.08, 2008)

 

 

 

 


   



 
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