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Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical Substances (REACH) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

Since 2007 the Regulation on registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemical substances (REACH) is effective within the European Union (EC No. 1907/2006) with the aim to ensure a high level of protection for the environment and for human health – to be implemented and controlled by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in Helsinki, Finland.

Producers of Products are obliged to inform their customers if any of the substances from the candidate list (SVHC = Substances of very High concern) is contained in their products with more than 0,1%. The candidate list is regularly updated by the ECHA.

REACH Candidates List - Information regarding Substances of Very High Concern according to REACH Art. 33

The candidate list is updated regularly, so the checking if our products are containing one or more substances of this list is a continuous process in cooperation with our suppliers.

According to our current and best knowledge, based on the information from our suppliers; our products to not contain any SVHC above the limit of 0,1% - apart from the ones listed below.

If we receive new information we will inform accordingly.

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive (2002/95/EC) was passed into law by the EU. It affects manufacturers, sellers, distributors and recyclers of EEE (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) containing Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB) and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE). As of July 1st, 2006, the use of these materials has been restricted in new products sold in Europe.

As of 1st April 2008, the use of Deca-BDE (Decabromodiphenyl ether) as a flame retardant has been banned in Norway and has been banned in Europe effective from the 30th June 2008.

Bosch Building Technologies has completed conversion of products as required for sale into the European Union. Material composition data and certification is continuously being updated for all component parts. Product Certificates of Compliance are available on request.

WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) applies to companies that manufacture, sell, distribute, recycle or treat electrical and electronic equipment to consumers in the European Union (EU). It covers all large and small household appliances, IT equipment, radio and audio equipment, electrical tools and telecommunications equipment. The directive aims to reduce the waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment and to improve the environmental performance of all those involved in the life cycle of these products.

WEEE Recycling/Disposal Instructions

The Wheelie Bin symbol found on the product or in the owners manual indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. In the B2B (Business to Business) Category, it is the responsibility of the Producer to dispose of their Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) correctly at the end of its life.

Bosch Building Technologies is committed to facilitating their own electronic waste management system including the free of charge return to Straubing, Germany, of all Bosch Building Technologies products placed on the market within Germany or any other mainland European country.

Arrangements for the return of all unusable equipment to the factory in Straubing for correct disassembly and environmentally friendly disposal at no cost should be made with the local national distributor or retailer where you purchased the equipment.

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