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Restriction of Hazardous Substances: Pain for Some Businesses

The European Union has taken major steps ahead of the US towards the reduction of use of hazardous substances in electrical equipment and appliances. The EU took launched a major effort in 2003, and in 2006 adopted the resulting Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). RoHS compliance includes many directives and regulations; most of them are centered on [...]