WEEE :
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) represents the EU Directive 2002/96/EC of January 27, 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The purpose of this directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), and in addition, the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce the disposal of waste."

Essentially this means, do not throw waste in a landfill - - reuse or recycle 100% of the electronic and electrical equipment. Furthermore, the directive mandates manufacturers (known as 'producers' in the EU), will finance the reuse and recycling, and meet specific targets for this reuse or recycling. The directive also requires products be marked with the "crossed-out wheelie bin". This mark is actually illustrated in the directive.

We distribute Electrical and Electronic Equipment which falls within the scope of the WEEE Directive. Just about any product that uses electrical power to operate - - whether plug-in or with batteries - - is covered under this directive. The ComServe Network Groups inventory includes: computer spare parts, ESD & test equipment, soldering irons, heat guns, UPS, battery chargers, solder pots, and other items which are handled according to the WEEE directive.


RoHS:
Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances
It is the policy of the ComServe Network Group to identify and offer products to the customer as RoHS Compliant, RoHS Exempt, and/ or RoHS Not Applicable, only after specific requirements have been met. ComServe Network defines the above terms as:

• "RoHS Compliant" per producer documentation. The manufacturer has declared and documented compliance to EU Directive 2002/95/EC Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
• "RoHS Exempt" per producer documentation. The manufacturer has declared and documented an exemption from compliance to EU Directive 2002/95/EC Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
• "RoHS Not Applicable" as declared by ComServe Network or the manufacturer after determining the product doesn't fall within the scope of either the RoHS or WEEE directives.

The ComServe Network repairs carried out and the materials used will be in compliance of RoHS directives. All statements by the ComServe Network Group concerning RoHS compliance, are based on Manufacturer documentation. Any relevant evidence will be filed with the Logistics Manager or the Material Control Group. Products will not be advertised or offered as RoHS Complaint, RoHS Exempt and/or RoHS Not Applicable, until sufficient evidence is received from the manufacturer, and any in stock or on order inventory has been determined to be such. We will never mix stock.