The RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) European directive has been implemented on July, 1st, 2006.
This directive - which requires the elimination of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium and the polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers flame retardants in certain Electrical and Electronic Equipment put on sale in Europe - is mostly household application orientated. Schneider Electric will fully comply with the directive. In addition, although our products and equipment are little or indirectly affected, Schneider Electric's commitment is to be more beyond the directive.
