Codian Announces Compliance With European Union RoHS Directive.Codian Now Shipping RoHS Compliant Products LONDON -- Codian, Ltd., a leading manufacturer of video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. infrastructure products, announced today that all of its products comply with the European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS). Codian's RoHS compliance began with products manufactured and delivered to EU countries as of July 1, 2006. "Although some manufacturers can either claim partial exemption or attempt to position their applications as outside the scope of the RoHS legislation, Codian believes that unequivocal compliance is good for customers, as well as the environment," said Mark Richer, Chairman of Codian "Our customers will not have to bear the burden of interpreting complex regulations." The purpose of the European Union environmental directive, which covers electrical and electronic equipment shipped to EU countries, is to eliminate the leaking of hazardous substances during end-of-life recycling or disposal in landfills. Hazardous substances limited under the directive include lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium Hexavalent chromium or Cr(VI) compounds are those which contain the element chromium in the +6 oxidation state. Chromates are often used as pigments for photography, and in pyrotechnics, dyes, paints, inks, and plastics. , polybrominated biphenyls polybrominated biphenyls see biphenyl. and polybrominated diphenyl ethers Polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDE, are a flame retardant sub-family of the brominated flame retardant group. They have been used in a wide array of household products, including fabrics, furniture, and electronics. . Richer added: "Europe is an important and growing market for us. Countries in the EU are embracing IP video conferencing technology, not only in schools and workplaces, but also as part of mobile communications. Our comprehensive compliance with the EU RoHS directive is an integral part of our long-term commitment to European customers." Codian also advised that the company will be prepared to meet new RoHS-type standards scheduled to be introduced in California in January 2007 and in China in March 2007. About Codian Codian designs and manufactures the most advanced video conferencing infrastructure products available. Codian's product line includes Multipoint Control Units, Video Conference Recorders, Streaming Servers and ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. Video Gateways. Using a unique architecture and the latest hardware technology, Codian's products are both easy to use and powerful, supporting enterprise and service provider customers worldwide. Codian has main offices in San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. ; London, UK and Hong Kong. For a product demonstration or to learn more about Codian products, please visit the website at: www.codian.com. |
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