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Key Legislation
Our products are distributed worldwide and are affected by a multitude of legislation — both local and global. Driven by growing concern over the effects of hazardous substances on health and the environment, governments in every region have introduced regulations restricting the sale of products containing certain substances. These cover a broad range of products, including electronics. We continually monitor worldwide legislation, laws and regulations related to substances.
Below are some of the key regulations that inform our product environmental policies. While the regulations may only apply to a particular region or country, as a global company we support harmonization of substance standards. It is critical that our suppliers adhere to the hazardous substance regulations.
KEY REGULATION
- RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (2002/95/EC) From January 2003, this directive of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union restricts the use of certain materials and hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The directive is currently being reviewed and “recast.” We anticipate that additional substances will be added, exemptions retired and the scope expanded. Motorola Mobility is monitoring this closely and preparing plans to meet the future requirements.
- REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals REACH requires companies involved in manufacturing or importing chemicals (or products containing chemicals) to collect or generate data on the substances. It is designed to control risks to human health and the environment. Motorola Mobility meets its REACH obligations and expects its suppliers to meet their obligations, including communicating substances of very high concern as required.
- Read our statement on REACH.
- Management Methods for Pollution Control of Electronic Information Products (CMM) China requires labeling and substance disclosure tables for certain products. Chinese regulators have released a draft catalogue of products that is undergoing review and will ultimately identify the first group of products required to meet hazardous substances limits in China.