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RoHS SETS IMPORTANT NEW SAFETY STANDARDS

RoHS, also known as Lead-Free, stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products. The RoHS Directive, EU Directive 2002/95/EG, which will go into affect on July 1, 2006 in Europe, mandates that electrical and electronic products (EEE) put in the market within the European Union (EU) shall contain restrictive levels of the following substances:

1. Lead (Pb)
2. Cadmium (Cd)
3. Mercury (Hg)
4. Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
5. Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
6. Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)

This Directive, which aims to protect human health and the environment and mirrors the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), applies to electrical and electronic equipment that is dependent on electric or electromagnetic fields in order to work properly. It also applies to some equipment used for the generation, transfer, and measurement of such currents and fields designed for use with a voltage rating not exceeding 1,000 volts for alternating current (AC) and 1,500 volts for direct current (DC).

Advanced Strobe Products, Inc. is in the process of converting its strobe lamps to be RoHS compliant. Most of our products are RoHS compliant as of today, and we are aggressively moving towards eliminating all hazardous material from our manufacturing processes to assure compliance with the RoHS standards. Advanced Strobe Products, Inc., is committed to continuously improving the environmental design of all of our products and services and the reduction of environmentally harmful materials such as the ones stated in the RoHS Directive is a part of our commitment.

In addition to the company’s commitment to adherence with the RoHS Directive, Advanced Strobe Products, Inc., is participating in the development of global standards for the restriction of hazardous substances and is working with industry partners to accelerate the transition to alternative materials. As similar regulations are adopted by other countries, we believe harmonized global standards will also accelerate the industry transition. Advanced Strobe Products, Inc., is dedicated to supporting RoHS compliant products that both benefit our customers and minimize impact on the environment.