ERA Technology is pleased to announce the publication of "A Guide to Compliance with the RoHS Directive" by Dr Paul Goodman. The report provides clear and expert guidance on what a producer, or any company in the supply chain, needs to do to comply with the RoHS Directive.*

ERA has extensive knowledge in this area and has been helping both industry and government for several years. ERA has recently completed a study for the European Commission (EC) reviewing the technical case for exemptions from the RoHS Directive, as well as an investigation for the UK DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) regarding the ways in which manufacturers can demonstrate compliance with the requirements of RoHS.

The 65 page guide explains the requirements and scope of the RoHS Directive, exemptions and uses of the banned substances; it explains the use of due diligence through self-declaration as a means of compliance and covers technical compliance files, materials declarations, labelling and analysis. In addition the report covers the key technical design, production and reliability issues that need to be addressed in parallel.

A Guide to Compliance with the RoHS Directive is priced at £175 (£157.50 to AccessERA subscribers). To purchase the report online, please visit http://shop.era.co.uk or contact ERA Publication Sales on +44 (0) 1372 367342, Fax +44 (0) 1372 367009 or e-mail pub.sales@era.co.uk

*Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) has now been adopted in the European Union and comes into force on 1 July 2006.

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ERA Technology works at the leading edge of many advanced technologies. The business was founded in 1920 and today provides specialist, high value-added, technology-based services including design and development, testing, assessment and expert advice.

The company has built an international reputation for technical expertise through constant innovation at the leading edge of technology. ERA provides technology-based services across industries such as communications, aerospace, defence, IT, manufacturing, transport, electronics and energy.

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