New EU Export Rules Addressed

Trade officials are advising companies to be informed about new directives that will soon take effect for businesses exporting to European Union countries. The directives, including Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) and Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive (WEEE), are requirements companies must meet before they are allowed to export goods into EU countries. The EU allows "no risk" when it comes to the amount of substances electrical equipment and electronic products can contain, unlike the United States, which allows "little risk". Substances to be limited include lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium and cadmium. Source: KnoxNews