RoHS 2.0 Background:
In July 2006, the European Union issued a directive banning certain materials being used in a range of consumer electronic products, in order to lessen the toxicity of electronic waste. This directive was called RoHS, or the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
Are you interested in investing in a China venture?
Many countries offer support to small and medium sized companies who have export or expansion ambitions.
In Sweden support is available from:
Regionförbunden
Is there a risk your Chinese suppliers might cause you embarrassment? International standards for code of conduct are partly against Chinese national laws and common practices and have hence not received much recognition in China. A balanced approach is needed where pressure and incentives to suppliers are implemented in harmony with the Chinese government direction. We can help you to develop your local supplier code of conduct system, perform audits and compile supplier performance statistics giving you material for input to your supply chain sustainability report.