SCHURTER Passes New REACH Regulations
Santa Rosa, CA –Â SCHURTER is pleased to report that it has passed the review by the European Chemicals Agency (EChA) of the 6 new substances added to the List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). Released on December 17, 2014, this list is part of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals directive (REACH). REACH is a regulation of the European Union, adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by chemicals.
SCHURTER is known for its commitment to environmental protection - as early as 1996, it was among the first companies to receive the certification for an environmental management system according to ISO 14001. SCHURTER’s latest REACH certificate and Product Content Sheets (PCS), which give detailed information about used substances and their concentration, are available at www.schurter.com. Information on EChA and REACH regulations is available at: http://echa.europa.eu/.
About SCHURTER Inc
SCHURTER is a progressive innovator and manufacturer of Circuit Protection, Connectors, Switches, and EMC Products to the electronic and electrical industries worldwide. SCHURTER’s three divisions: Components, Input Systems and Electronic Manufacturing services are formed to provide customer specific products and services, which focus on clean and safe supply of power and making equipment easier to use. These core competencies bring a high degree of innovation to SCHURTER’s main markets IT / Telecom, Medical, Space and Renewable Energy.
SCHURTER Inc., Santa Rosa, California is the exclusive North America sales and distribution office for the SCHURTER Group.
SCHURTER INC.
447 Aviation Boulevard
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Telephone 707 636 3000
Facsimile 707 636 3033
www.schurter.com
EDITORIAL CONTACT: Brooke Philbin
bphilbin@schurterinc.com
