Launching Gidos s.p.r.l- Green Regulatory Center

We are pleased to announce the launching of Gidos s.p.r.l -Green Regulatory Center. Gidos will deal solely with matters pertaining to the compliance with the European Green Directives and Regulations and will be fully operational as of September 1st 2008.

REACH 2006/1907 - Registration, Evaluation, Authorization (and Restriction) of Chemicals

The REACH Regulation specifies requirements for substances which are imported into the European Union in annual quantities of 1 ton or more. Substances which are already circulating on the market should pre-register in order to benefit from extended registration deadlines and greater assistance. All pre-registrants are required to attend the Substance Information Exchange Forum (SIEF) following the pre-registration to jointly fulfill the requirements of the technical dossier for the actual registration.

Gidos will serve as Only Representative for manufacturers applicable under REACH, performing the urgent pre-registration (until Dec. 1st, 2008), attending the SIEF, and performing all administrative tasks as the legal representative in the European territory.

WEEE 2002/96/EC & 2003/108/EC - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

The WEEE Directive mandates recycling procedures for Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) when it is being replaced or at the end-of-life. Those working with EEE in the European Union are required to register and report to the National Authorities, as well as comply with the various requirements as per the different implementations in each individual EU Member State and EFTA country.

Gidos offers overall compliance strategies, advice and assistance on a European level. We provide all required information on Local Legislation information and National Authorities, ensuring the most efficient route for your product’s take back process within the European market.

RoHS 2002/95/EC - Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in EEE

The RoHS Directive specifies maximum levels for use of 6 restricted hazardous substances in the manufacture of various types of EEE. However, 29 exemptions apply for products which require more than the maximum level of these substances in order to function. The RoHS also defines the same 10 categories of EEE as the WEEE Directive, though 3 of the categories are exempt from the RoHS. Medical Devices are included in one of these categories and are currently exempt.

P&PW 94/62/EC - Packaging and Packaging Waste

Manufacturers must comply with certain rules regarding functional packaging, packaging components, and packaging materials to prevent waste, encourage re-use, and increase recovery of materials. Effective as of 30 June 1996.

Gidos will provide information for the necessary steps to compliance. Gidos will be your guide to an overall compliance under RoHS on a European level.

Last updated Dec 28, 2008

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