Are Fiberlogy filaments compliant with the RoHS and REACH directives?
All filaments we manufacture comply with the RoHS and REACH directives. More detailed information about the filaments is provided in the MSDS documents published on the individual product pages.
Download: RoHS Declaration
The RoHS Directive, which restricts the use of substances that pose a risk to the environment.
The RoHS Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), dated January 27, 2003 (2002/95/EC), came into effect on July 1, 2006. This directive was transposed into Polish law by the Regulation of the Minister of Economy of March 27, 2007, on specific requirements regarding the restriction of the use in electronic and electrical equipment of certain substances that may have a negative impact on the environment (Journal of Laws No. 69, item 457). The purpose of the directive is to reduce the amount of hazardous substances released into the environment from electrical and electronic waste.
The RoHS Directive requires manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment to use the following substances in quantities not exceeding the minimum levels specified by law:Source: gios.gov.pl
- Lead (Pb)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Hexavalent Chromium (Cr+6)
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
- Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)
REACH is a European Union regulation adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that chemicals may pose, while enhancing the competitiveness of the EU’s chemical industry. It also promotes alternative methods for assessing the risks posed by substances in order to reduce the number of animal tests.
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In general, REACH applies to all chemical substances—not only those used in industrial processes, but also those in our daily lives, such as in cleaning products, paints, and in products like clothing, furniture, and electrical appliances. Therefore, this regulation affects the operations of most companies throughout the EU.
REACH places the burden of proof on companies. To comply with the regulation, companies must identify and manage the risks associated with the substances they manufacture and place on the market in the EU. They must demonstrate to ECHA how a substance can be used safely and are required to provide users with information on risk management measures.
If a risk cannot be managed, authorities may restrict the use of the substance in various ways. Ultimately, the most hazardous substances must be replaced with less hazardous ones.
REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals. This regulation entered into force on June 1, 2007.