Not particularly relating to packaging, but there is an A-Deviation in Annex ZC of EN 60950 for Sweden, (Ordinance SFS 1991:1290) stating Clause 1.5.1, "Switches containing mercury such as thermostats, relays and level controllers are not allowed."
Regards. John Crabb, Development Excellence (Product Safety) , NCR Financial Solutions Group Ltd., Kingsway West, Dundee, Scotland. DD2 3XX E-Mail :[email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1382-592289 (direct ). Fax +44 (0)1382-622243. VoicePlus 6-341-2289. > -----Original Message----- > From: Leslie Bai [SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: 10 December 1999 22:21 > To: EMC-PSTC > Subject: Mercury content and Bio degradable packaging > > > Hello, Group: > > I would appreciate any comments on the > following two issues: > > 1. Has the use/content of mercury been > banned substaince in EC? I know Denmark > has already implemented. Any other countries? > > 2. What countries has required for > bio-degradable packaging of products? > > It would be very much helpful if anyone > can direct me to the source of information provided. > > Thanks in advance. > > Leslie > Digital Microwave Corporation > San Jose, California > --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators).
