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    The ROHS and WEEE directives do not apply to batteries, as batteries fall under the separate Batteries Directive. The Batteries Directive specifies that batteries containing mercury, lead or cadmium must be collected separately and labeled when disposed. Power-Sonic's sealed lead acid batteries are labeled according to this directive, but its Nickel Cadmium batteries do not comply, though the European versions do. In the absence of a battery collection and recycling framework, Power-Sonic accepts battery returns from customers and ensures proper recycling through approved waste carriers and sites.

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    The ROHS and WEEE directives do not apply to batteries, as batteries fall under the separate Batteries Directive. The Batteries Directive specifies that batteries containing mercury, lead or cadmium must be collected separately and labeled when disposed. Power-Sonic's sealed lead acid batteries are labeled according to this directive, but its Nickel Cadmium batteries do not comply, though the European versions do. In the absence of a battery collection and recycling framework, Power-Sonic accepts battery returns from customers and ensures proper recycling through approved waste carriers and sites.

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    The ROHS and WEEE directives do not apply to batteries, as batteries fall under the separate Batteries Directive. The Batteries Directive specifies that batteries containing mercury, lead or cadmium must be collected separately and labeled when disposed. Power-Sonic's sealed lead acid batteries are labeled according to this directive, but its Nickel Cadmium batteries do not comply, though the European versions do. In the absence of a battery collection and recycling framework, Power-Sonic accepts battery returns from customers and ensures proper recycling through approved waste carriers and sites.

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    European Directives WEEE 2012/19/EU and ROHS 2011/65/EU

    The ROHS directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment) covers


    the same scope as the WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
    Batteries and accumulators do not fall into any of the ten categories listed by the WEEE
    directive. Therefore we consider that our appropriate response is to declare that our range of
    products is outside the scope of each of these directives. The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
    (RoHS 2) FAQ from 12 December 2012 states the following in regard to batteries;

    Q1.6 Are batteries within the scope of RoHS?


    No. Recital 14 of RoHS 2 specifically states that RoHS should apply without prejudice to the
    Batteries Directive. Recital 29 of the batteries and accumulators directive (2006/66/EC6)
    states RoHS does not apply to batteries and accumulators used in electrical and electronic
    equipment.

    The European directive that is directly relevant to batteries and accumulators is Council
    directive 2006/66/EC, which specifies that batteries containing mercury, lead or cadmium
    should be collected separately when spent and should carry an identifying label.

    Power-Sonic Corporation sealed lead acid batteries conform to Commission Directive


    93/86/EEC, which requires that the product is labeled with the WEEE symbol (a crossedout
    wheelie bin and the appropriate chemical symbol). This is designed to inform the end user to
    separate batteries from other waste. Power-Sonic Corporation Nickel Cadmium batteries do
    not comply with the above directives, however Power-Sonic Europe Nickel Cadmium
    batteries do comply.

    Under existing legislation (currently under review) there is presently no specific framework
    for battery collection and recycling. In the absence of this, Power-Sonic Europe’s policy is to
    accept returns of our product at the customer’s expense (or even competitor product for
    existing customers who experience difficulty with their former supplier). To ensure proper
    recycling, we then route the batteries through Environment Agency procedures using
    approved waste carriers and licensed sites.

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