Sentences with phrase «hazardous substances directive»

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Bromine, present in compounds used in flame retardants, was above the maximum level allowed under RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances — a European Union directive) in 19 plastic items.

For instance, if the Water Framework Directive lists EE2 as a priority hazardous substance, under its current language «emissions» of EE2 — and oral birth control by proxy — would need to be phased out within 20 years.

Europe: complies with the European Union Directive 2002 / 95 / EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHs), as amended by Commission Decisions 2005 / 618 / EC, 2005 / 717 / EC, 2005 / 747 / EC (RoHs Directive), and WEEE

These directives cover disposal of WEEE and waste batteries because these items may contain hazardous substances which, if exposed, may have a serious detrimental effect on the environment and health.

In addressing its e-waste problem, the US is lagging behind the EU, which has recently created two new policies on ways to deal with e-waste: the Restriction on the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directives.

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