The following is a list of topics under review :

• WEEE and ROHS EU Directives.
  Comments on the UK DTI Discussion Paper dated 25 November 2003 on the Implementation of the WEEE and ROHS EU Directives
  
  Stakeholder Consultation by the European Commission - inviting interested parties to submit comments by 28 October 2005
   
• Cadmium
  Use of cadmium is widespread in the aerospace sector and in batteries. No clear alternative exists at present and environmental considerations may cause cessation of cadmium use. Related Links:
  Cadmium.org for Legislation, Pros and Cons
   
• Lead Free Soldering
  Under EU legislation (Waste in Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE), no lead will be permitted in solders in Europe from 1 July 2006. Japan is well ahead in working to eliminate lead.
  Related Links:
  Lead-Free.org for Legislative documents, whereas
  Leadfree.org has technical papers
  Draft EU Legislation has technical papers
  Jeida Road Map has information on the position in Japan
  Pb-free.com (browse as Guest/Guest) for US experience/ resources
  National Physical Laboratory site has a number of downloadable papers
   
• Other Material Obsolescence issues for consideration may include Mercury, Polychlorinated Benzene (PCBs), Fabrication processes, Software, OEM Items, Commodities etc.