The following is a list of topics under review :

• WEEE and ROHS EU Directives
  BIS Department Environmental Legislation Guidance
  National Weights and Measures - UK RoHS policing authority website
   
• 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
  Pb-free.com (browse as Guest/Guest) for US experience/ resources
  National Physical Laboratory site has a number of downloadable papers
  www.europeanleadfree.net for details of European lead free experience
   
• REACH - EU Chemicals Directive
  EU REACH Introduction
   
• EU Battery Directive
  DEFRA Guidance on the Battery Directive