RoHS / WEEE Compliance

All Datamax products will begin shipping in accordance with the European Union Directives, RoHS and WEEE, by their program deadlines. Datamax recognizes the importance of these directives and is taking the necessary steps to meet the compliance standards. It is simply a part of the company’s commitment to supporting the European community as well as the global environment.


>> Datamax Corporation Statement of Compliance

RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

The RoHS Directive states that electrical and electronic products put on the market within the EU shall not contain lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers after July 1, 2006. >> Read More...

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

The WEEE Directive reduces the waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment, and improves the environmental performance of all those involved in the life cycle of electrical and electronic products. Under the terms of the WEEE Directive, which took effect on August 13, 2005, manufacturers of electronic equipment must meet recycling objectives by December 2006. Manufacturers must notify consumers of products that require recycling at the end of their life and arrange for the return and recycling of those products. >> Read More...