Because Cooper Bussmann conducts business around the world, we've committed ourselves to meeting the various governmental mandates now in effect or under consideration in North America, Europe and Asia for restricting or eliminating hazardous substances.

Our current efforts deal specifically with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directives. These two Directives deal primarily with consumer electrical and electronic equipment sold into the European Union. Both entered into force on February 13, 2003 with their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and are in effect as of July 1, 2006.

Cooper Bussmann is also actively involved in industry and association groups to create uniform standards for reducing the use of hazardous substances. These include:

• IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission
• NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturer's Association)

• Product Status - How RoHS Affects You, Your Products and Application
  

  Contains summaries of Cooper Bussmann products as they pertain to the RoHS and WEEE Directives, and explanations of their status.

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• Frequently Asked Questions
  

  Click on the question below for the answer

  • What Are the Hazardous Substances Banned by the RoHS Directive?
  • How Are Cooper Bussmann Products Affected by the RoHS Directive?
  • Do WEEE and RoHS Affect Cooper Bussmann Products For Consumer Electronics?
  • Is Cooper Bussmann Only Modifying Those Products That Go Into Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulated By WEEE and RoHS?
  • Will These Changes Affect Product Performance Characteristics?
  • How Can I Tell If A Catalog Number Is In Compliance? Are The Catalog Numbers Changing?
  • Will I have Any Problems With My Current Inventory?
  • Is Cooper Bussmann Issuing Product Compliance Notifications?
  • What If A RoHS Compliant Product Is Not Available For My Application?

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• European Union Documents
  

  Contains links to the WEEE and RoHS Directives and other EU documents related to the issue of hazardous materials in products.

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• Cooper Bussmann Product RoHS Status Query
  

  Contains a search engine for determining the status of individual Cooper Bussmann catalog numbers.