EU EuP Directive - Draft possible implementation method for Simple set top boxes (Working document on possible ecodesign requirements for simple set top Boxes) The European Commission will hold the fourth EuP Directive consultation forum on 2008/2/22 , the meeting will discuss the possible implementation methods of ecological design of external power supplies and simple set top boxes products in accordance with Article 18 of the EuP directive. The content is a draft of the possible implementation method of a simple digital set-top box in the meeting. The draft implementation method includes: Definitions, Eco-design requirements, Conformity Assessment, and Market surveillance. Ecological design based on standard image quality Simple STB with SD, high image quality Simple STB with HD and additional functions Simple STB (SD

韓國政府加快腳步實施韓國RoHS 2007年底韓國電子電機設備及車輛回收法案(Act on the Recycling of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles，以下簡稱韓國RoHS)、法令（Enforcement Ordinance）及規範(Enforcement Regulation)通過後，韓國政府加速制定其實施方法。2008年1月底，韓國環境部及商業、產業暨能源部已公布5個實施方法，以及具法律效力及符合韓國RoHS之強制要求。 而管理電機電子設備及車輛之生態保證系統(Eco-assurance System)的電子框架(electronic framework)也已開始運作。此系統全名為Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicle Eco-Assurance System。 韓國RoHS法規及實施方法制定時程表： #2007年4月27日　電機電子設備及車輛回收法案(Act on the Recycling of Electrical and Electronic Eq

In early 2007, San Francisco proposed law amendment No. 120-06, reiterating that toys, child care and child feeding products are prohibited from containing phthalates (Phthalates); on October 14, 2007, the California Governor passed AB 1108. . Starting from January 1, 2009, this bill will restrict the manufacture and sale of certain toys and child care products to not exceed the limits of six phthalate compounds. Phthalates are chemicals used to increase the plasticity of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic products and to add fragrance to cosmetics. They can be used in many products used by children, such as teethers, toys, and soft plastic books. In California, four compounds, including DEHP, DBP, BBP, and DIDP, are chemicals known to cause cancer or produce toxicity. Toy means "all products designed or intended by the manufacturer to be used by children for fun." Child care articles are "any products that help children sleep, relax, maintain hygiene, feed children, or allow children to suck, including pacifiers of various shapes and types." The six phthalate items restricted by the California AB 1108 bill are exactly the same as those stipulated in the EU Directive 2005/84/EC. The comparison is shown in the following table: Phthalates California AB 1108 Bill EU Directive 2005/84/ EC Restricted Product Limits Restricted Product Limits D

E mark European Economic Community's technical requirements for vehicle parts and implements ECE R10.02 test regulations. e mark The European Union's technical requirements for complete vehicles and components implement the 2006/28/EC test directive, including interference and anti-interference testing. 2006/28/EC DOC (i.e. CE DoC) For equipment with non-"immunity-related functions", you can perform e-mark directive-related tests in laboratories audited by ISO 17025, and prove compliance with the electromagnetic compatibility directive after testing After passing the R&TTE Radio Frequency and Communication Terminal Equipment Directive, Type Approval is not required. You can directly apply the CE mark and enter the EU market through self-declaration.

South Korea RoHS Act – Enforcement Measures Issued in December 2007 South Korea RoHS Act Announcement Published★ Ordinance The Enforcement Ordinance of the Act on the Recycling of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles – December 28, 2007★ Regulation The Enforcement Regulation of the Act on the Recycling of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles – The main provisions of the Decree of December 31, 2007 will enter into force on July 1, 2008. Products launched after July 1, 2008 will be subject to the control and enforcement of this act. Products launched between January 1, 2008 and July 1, 2008 must comply with this Act from January 1, 2011. The Enforcement Ordinance of the Act a. Property

Are you still taking chances? Perhaps you don’t know that EU countries have launched investigations into products on the market that comply with the RoHS directive. In the past, some people in the industry still believed that the RoHS directive would never be implemented. So far, the UK has launched more than 200 product investigations. In September this year, the first case of prosecution for violating the ROHS directive occurred in the UK. It is understood that Denmark is cooperating with three other Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden and Finland) to launch monitoring operations on 25 types of consumer products (IT, telecommunications, audio and toys), and the results will be released in December 2007. Belgium has also conducted on-site XRF screening of 88 electronic products on the market. The RoHS (2002/95/EC) directive aims to harmonize the laws of EU member states restricting the use of hazardous substances in electronic and electrical equipment, protect human health, and promote the recycling and processing of waste electronic and electrical equipment in an environmentally friendly manner. Require. In fact, EU countries have formed a RoHS Network to communicate with each other and share experiences regarding the implementation of the RoHS Directive. The current chairman of the RoHS Network is the British representative. Common enforcement practices in various countries include document review, customs inspection when goods enter the customs, purchase or seizure on the market, and even cross-border transfers, etc. At present, most EU countries have experience in inspecting low-concentration heavy metals in the packaging materials directive, but they have less experience with more complex electronic and electrical equipment. Therefore, the recent market product testing and survey activities are like testing the responsibilities of various countries.

Since this year, many states in the United States have greatly strengthened their supervision of electronic waste. Among them, Connecticut, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon and Texas have all passed similar electronic waste management regulations. Previously, eight states including Arkansas, California, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Washington State had implemented relevant regulations. In the medium term, more states will legislate to regulate e-waste. As more and more states formulate their own e-waste laws, the United States needs to formulate federal laws in this regard, or implement uniform national standards through various relevant parties. A brief summary of the electronic waste laws passed by many states in the United States is as follows: Minnesota (MINNESOTA) Starting from September 1, 2007, all new video display equipment must bear a clear and permanent manufacturer's trademark, and the manufacturer must also Participate in the annual registration program run by state government authorities, otherwise the equipment may not be sold to retailers. Starting September 1, 2008, manufacturers must submit annual reports to state authorities showing the retail sales of video equipment containing hazardous substances that exceed EU standards. Video display equipment refers to televisions and computer monitors sold to households, including laptop computers, with screens exceeding 9 inches diagonally. Connecticut (CONNECTICUT) Starting from January 1, 2008, all regulated electronic equipment must bear a clear and permanent manufacturer's trademark, and manufacturers must also participate in the annual registration program implemented by state government authorities.

On June 27, 2007, the European Commission adopted a bill on regulations on the classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures, aiming to align the EU system with the United Nations Global Harmonized System. If the bill is passed, the current individual labeling requirements for products imported into the EU will be lifted, which should benefit Hong Kong and mainland Chinese manufacturers. In addition, the Ordinance Bill is also complementary to the new Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals Regulations ("REACH"). The current EU chemical classification and labeling system is set out in the following three important directives, which provide a high degree of protection in terms of health, safety, environment and consumers: • Hazardous Substances Directive (67/548/EEC); • Hazardous Preparations Directive ( 1999/45/EC); • Safety Data Sheet Directive (91/155/EEC – from 1 June 2007, this directive has been replaced by the REACH regulation). The first two directives above set out the requirements for classification, packaging and labeling of hazardous substances and preparations, while the third directive ensures that suppliers of substances and preparations provide professional customers with information on the hazards and safe use of chemicals. The goals of the regulations include: 1) unifying the classification, labeling and packaging rules for substances and mixtures; 2) requiring companies to classify the substances and mixtures they manufacture on their own and notify relevant authorities; 3) developing a unified list of substances; 4) A label catalog is provided. The following is an example of labeling changes for extremely flammable chemicals: For most chemicals, the proposed regime would be similar to the current regime

Regulation: 2006/122/EC Focus: Strict restrictions are placed on the market and use of PFOS and related substances, but small amounts are allowed to be used when they do not create unacceptable risks. Limit values: • 0.005% (50ppm) in preparations; • 0.1% (1000ppm) in semi-finished products; • 1μg/m2 in textiles or coatings. Exclusions: • Photoresists or anti-reflective coatings for photolithography processes • Industrial photography coatings (photographic coatings applied to films, papers, or printing plates) • Mist suppressants for non-decorative hard chromium (VI) plating and wetting agents for use in controlled electroplating systems) • Hydraulic fluids for aviation Hazard: prone to accumulation in living fat organs

The UK finally began to implement the WEEE regulations on July 1, 2007, to reduce the impact of waste electronic products on the environment through reuse and recycling, instead of discarding them in already overcrowded landfills. Technically speaking, end users are now not allowed to throw waste electronic products directly into the trash can; if they do not reuse and recycle Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) properly, they will theoretically have You may face the consequences of being discovered and punished by the Environmental Agency. Once notified of the need for disposal, product suppliers are responsible for the collection and recycling of WEEE. For small companies, the cost of registering directly with the government is very high, and the time spent on paperwork and the effort required are also a lot. Currently, more than 37 companies have been established to help reduce these costs. The WEEE Directive was recognized together with the RoHS Directive in February 2003, with the common goal of reducing the amount of waste in the environment. With the existence of consumer product specifications, there has been confusion about how some commercial goods should be managed. So the trade association (including the UK's Laboratory Technology Industry Trade) led the establishment of a non-profit organization called b2bcompliance. According to David Burton (b2bcompliance's planning director), this organization has been established to protect the interests of their members and provide a complete customer service from registration to processing, and provide certification of legal compliance. Although registered

歐盟指令 91/338/EEC 要求成品或零件中之塑膠材料、液態塗料 (不論是水性或油性塗料) 及聚合物安定劑中鎘之含量不得超過 0.01%(100ppm) ；而特定設備的電鍍鎘則禁止使用。另外，指令亦指出，若塗料含有高含量的鋅，則鎘含量不得超過 0. 1%(1000ppm) 。 完全禁用電鍍鎘之特定設備： 機器及設備 • 食品生產機器(Food production) • 農業用設備(Agriculture) • 冷凍處理機(Cooling and freezing) • 印刷及書本裝訂設備(Printing and book-binding) 生產下列產品之機器設備 • 家用產品(Household goods) • 傢俱(Furniture) • 衛生設備(Sanitary ware) • 中央熱處理及空調設備(Central heating and air conditioning plant) • 紙張及木板(Paper and board) • 紡織品及服飾(Textiles and clothing) • 工業用