New Guide and course on RoHS compliance To assist all parties grappling with how to comply with RoHS, ERA has launched a new course and guidance report. The first course in February was sold out but it is being held again on the 14 April.
EC publishes ERA report on RoHS exemptions
Further to ERA's study of 11 exemption proposals for RoHS, the European Commission has published ERA's findings. ERA's report provided the technical basis for the vote by the Technical Adaptation Committee to amend and add to the list of exemptions allowable under the Directive.
Where to meet or hear us in 2005 ERA is presenting on RoHS compliance at a number of events this year. Dr Paul Goodman is taking part in an online seminar on 23 March. Dr Chris Robertson is presenting a paper at the IPC conference in San Jose, California on 19-20 April.
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Small fires in electronics The ability to control fire sets us apart as the human race, but when we fail to do so our fear is the same as that of any other species. The Reliability and Failure Analysis group at ERA has many years experience in determining the cause of fires in electronic systems.
Update on RoHS compliance With the deadline a little over a year away, the route to compliance for producers is gradually becoming clearer. ERA’s Reliability and Failure Analysis group is helping industry, government and all parts of the supply chain to develop a workable approach.
NEW Course -
Achieving compliance with the RoHS Directive and minimising the business risk Date:
9 February 2005 - venue Leatherhead Description:
RoHS enters force in July 2006. What should producers and those in the supply chain do to comply? ERA has been closely in involved in developing of practical approaches to compliance with EU Member States, the European Commission and industry. This new course aims to answer this question and to show how the risk of non-compliance can be reduced.
Course -
IPC/JEDEC 8th Int. Conf. on Lead Free Electronic Assemblies and Components Date:
18-20 April 2005- venue San Jose, California Description:
Dr Chris Robertson of ERA is presenting a paper entitled “A Practical Guide to Compliance with the RoHS Directive”.
Course
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Developing solutions for RoHS compliance Date:
23 March 2005, 11 am (PT) / 2 pm (ET) - venue Online
Description:
A NetSeminar hosted by Electronics Supply & Manufacturing magazine with presentations from three industry experts including ERA’s Dr Paul Goodman.
Building on ERA’s extensive experience, this guide goes beyond simply stating the requirements of the legislation to help you come to grips with what you actually need to do to comply. The guide covers:
understanding the requirements of RoHS (scope, exemptions, uses of restricted substances, concentration limits)
understanding your legal responsibilities and market surveillance
how to undertake self declaration and due diligence
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Reliability and Failure Analysis News - Issue 11 - March 2005
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