WEEE and RoHS Update - October 2009

RoHS

Silvertel state that we only use qualified component manufacturers in our products, whose specifications meet or exceed the requirements of the European Directive for the Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) that were introduced in July 2006. We hereby certify that all of our products do not contain any of the following banned substances, in quantities which would exceed those specified limits:

• Lead - Limit: 0.10% of component weight = < 1000ppm
• Mercury - Limit: 0.10% of component weight = < 1000ppm
• Cadmium - Limit: 0.01% of component weight = < 100ppm
• Hexavalent Chromium - Limit: 0.10% of component weight = < 1000ppm
• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs) - Limit: 0.10% of component weight = < 1000ppm
• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) - Limit: 0.10% of component weight = < 1000ppm

We are pleased to state that our current product range meet the requirements of the directive, and can be classed as Lead Free. To allow easy identification of our Lead Free products, we will mark each compliant batch with an internationally recognised JEDEC standard label, in a prominent position on the products packaging.

It is the intention of Silvertel to deal only with suppliers that can demonstrate that they can manufacture our products, components or materials in an environmentally responsible manner, that meet the requirements of the RoHS directive.

REACH

Silvertel fully supports the aim of Reach in improving the protection of human health and the environment through the better and earlier identification of the intrinsic properties of chemical substances. As a downstream user, the products of Silver Telecom are non-chemical products that are not designed to release any substance under normal and reasonably predictable application scenarios during their lifespan. Therefore, as per REACH requirements, Silver Telecom products do not need to be registered

Based on information obtained from our suppliers, this document certifies that NO Silver Telecom products contain > 0.1% by weight of the Substances of the Very High Concern (SVHC) as listed by the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) under the provisions of Regulation No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).

All new designs and solutions provided by Silvertel will give due consideration of the need to reduce hazardous substances.

Mr Andrew Pugh
Quality Manager for Silvertel Limited

Statement updated: October 2009

  Silver Telecom WEEE and RoHS Update Statement