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EIATRACK covers a range subjects essential for effective product stewardship.

	Product take-back & recycling Producer responsibility policies are gathering momentum around the world and the need to understand specific requirements is now critical. End of life electronics or -e-waste represent a priority waste stream in a growing number of jurisdictions with many already strongly focused on take-back and recycling. EIATRACK can help you better manage product life cycles by presenting specific information, complete with alerts and reports.

	Restriction of substances Concerns about ecological and human health impacts resulting from certain substances have generated stringent legislation in many countries. Electronic products are no exception and the need to ensure effective compliance is a critical and continuing process for manufacturers. With a particular focus on heavy metals and other toxic substances, EIATRACK provides valuable and up-to-date information on relevant legislation - existing and forthcoming - that may affect your products.

	DfE & Product Stewardship New product development and redesign can have a significant impact on life cycle environmental impacts across the electronics sector. Design for Environment (DfE) initiatives are locking-in positive environmental attributes such as design for disassembly and recycling, as well as locking-out more negative product features such as fewer hazardous substances and problematic components. EIATRACK provides a comprehensive source of information about DfE and Product Stewardship within the context of government policy and regulation.

	Packaging Too often, identification and analysis of packaging related environmental concerns can move down the hierarchy of priorities. Indeed, packaging requirements across many jurisdictions are getting more stringent with an emphasis on greater producer responsibility and take-back. EIATRACK can assist in identifying how packaging regulations in the electronics sector might affect your next product release across multiple markets.

	Energy efficiency Connections between global warming and energy consumption are many and complex. Minimum Energy Performance standards, standby power targets as well as mandatory labelling for some product categories demands a thorough knowledge and regular updating of obligations across several jurisdictions. Let EIATRACK help you monitor the extent of energy efficiency developments in the markets relevant to your business.

	Batteries Many electronic products contain components that require special attention either through their design or in their management at End-of-Life. Nickel cadmium batteries found in laptop computers, cellular phones and other electronic devices, are an example of where companies need to be aware of specific legislation as well as remain active on the practical management of such components. EIATRACK devotes a complete subject area on the topic and informs companies about requirements for components containing hazardous and toxic substances

	Hazardous waste The presence of hazardous substances and materials in many electronic products represents one of the key drivers for government policy and legislation on electronic waste. It is also the issue, which motivates considerable environmental activism around the world from Silicon Valley to China. The breadth and complexity of hazardous waste regulations in jurisdictions across global markets presents a major challenge to electronics companies eager to comply. EIATRACK not only documents existing requirements, it also provides updates, regulatory alerts and special reports to keep manufacturers and distributors ahead of the game and environmentally responsible.

	Transboundary waste The movement of hazardous waste across international boundaries or frontiers has direct and controversial relevance to electronic products and in particular electronic waste. The shipping of hazardous waste to developing countries and to Eastern Europe in the late 80s generated considerable public opposition and resulted in the Basel Convention. This global agreement, ratified by 135 countries as well as the European Union, seeks to regulate the transboundary movement of wastes that are toxic, poisonous, explosive, corrosive, flammable, eco-toxic, or infectious. Let EIATRACK be your eyes and ears on regulatory developments concerning transboundary waste.