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ROSEMONT, IL — The International Electronics Manufacturing
Initiative and IPC will produce a half-day forum on emerging
environmental regulations around the globe on Sept. 28, at the
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center here in suburban Chicago.
The forum, Life after EU RoHS, will also identify collaborative efforts
to close policy and technology gaps in preparation for future legislation.
“There are a number of new requirements being implemented
in Europe, Asia, and the U.S., and industry needs to be involved in the policy
discussions as well as preparing for the technology challenges” said Fern
Abrams, director of environmental policy for IPC.
The forum will provide an overview of key legislation
that is currently pending, such as EU REACH, EU EuP, China RoHS and state laws
in the U.S., plus review policy monitoring and advocacy efforts underway. Participants will also identify policy and
technology gaps and discuss potential new efforts to close them.
Forum speakers include:
- Robert C. Pfahl, vice president, iNEMI
- Fern Abrams, director of environmental policy, IPC
- Jean-Philippe Brisson, associate, Allen & Overy
- Thomas E. Valliere, senior vice president, Design Chain
Associates.
“Although many
electronics manufacturers are already involved in the policy debates underway,
communication between the policy and technology functions within companies
could be improved,” said Pfahl. “As was
the case with RoHS/WEEE, a number of these new regulations will require multiple
functions within companies to develop effective and traceable solutions that
harmonize with existing product and process requirements.”
For additional information about the forum, go to http://www.inemi.org/cms/calendar/SMTAI_2006_Life_after.html
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