RoHS training

Non RoHS and WEEE compliant Australian companies that sell into the European Union or have customers who sell into the EU face product bans, fines, penalties and retroactive fees. These financial consequences could prove devastating to small and medium sized enterprises.

RoHS and WEEE Specialists (International) Ltd "“ in conjunction with the US-based GoodBye Chain Group "“ has announced March 2006 RoHS and WEEE training for Australian manufacturers. This training follows upon training held in 2005.

As an example: virtually all attendees indicated the need to modify their compliance plans based on what they learned.

"We're building the training courses around specific examples of what companies are doing", said Roland Sommer, CEO of RoHS and WEEE Specialists.

"It's too late for "˜awareness'. Manufacturers need project plans. They need roadmaps. They need to know what's worked."

The RoHS training is suitable for OEMs and suppliers. Attendees will learn about what companies are doing in regard to RoHS project planning, due diligence, material declaration strategies, materials testing options, exemptions and substitutes for restricted chemicals.

The WEEE training is targeted primarily at OEMs. It will highlight successful implementations whereby companies have registered with EU nations. It will also provide examples of corporate practices and documents for WEEE-related adjustments with distributors and other business partners.

RoHS training will be held in Sydney on March 6th and in Melbourne on March 8th. WEEE training will be held in Sydney on March 7th and in Melbourne on March 9th.

Discounts will be given for people registering for both RoHS and WEEE trainings, as well as for AEEMA, EIA and SMCBA members.

Registration forms, training content details, and presenter bios are available from RoHS and WEEE Specialists (International) Ltd