BSI have published four international standards on biometric technology which it says are intened to protect UK business and consumers
Legislation & Skills
Europe opts for Eco-design
The European Union has added the Directive on the Eco-design of Energy-using Products, or EuP, to its growing list of environmental compliance policies
US suppliers ready for RoHS
A surprising 82 per cent of parts suppliers in the US do not expect the transition to RoHS lead-free compliance to extend delivery times
Industry welcomes move to postpone WEEE
The Government’s decision to push back the date for implementing the WEEE Directive for a second time has been widely welcomed by UK industry and trade bodies
Electronic waste directive delayed in UK
Delays in drawing up the electronic waste (WEEE) legislation have resulted in the UK Government postponing its introduction until June 2006
RoHS: The biggest headache the industry has ever seen
According to Newark InOne president Paul Tallentire the environmental regulations coming out of the European Union are the most significant challenges to face the electronics sector
Ready or not, environmental laws are coming
Whether the industry likes it or not - and ready or not - green is being legally mandated over the next two years in Europe, Asia and the US
Weights and measures lab to enforce RoHS
RoHS legislation enforcement in the UK will be handled by The National Weights and Measures Laboratory
Abacus counts the cost of RoHS
Distributor says writing-off stock due to non compliance with Restrictions on Hazardous Substances legislation will cost £3.5m
European CEOs back software patents
Five of Europe's biggest companies have entered the debate over software patents, calling on the EU to protect innovation and keep Europe competitive