Transcript Prof. K.B.Chan - World Electronics Forum

Green Manufacturing
Update on China ROHS & Korea ROHS
Regulations
Professor K.B. Chan
Chairman, Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association
November 2007
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World Electronics Industry
• US$1.5 trillion economy, 6.9% growth (2006)
• Asia - growth engine (> 50% share incl. Japan)
• Slower growth in Europe & Americas
Electronics Production
US$ Billion
2003
2004
2005
2006
CAGR
Europe
245
269
275
281
4.6%
Americas
312
342
360
380
6.8%
Asia
584
694
763
835
12.6%
Rest of World
14.3
16.2
17
17.8
7.6%
World
1,156
1,321
1,416
1,513
9.4%
Source: Reed Research, 10/2006
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China - World Electronics Factory
• 20% of world output
• Growth doubles world average
• Largest markets of handset, DVD, TV
• Emerging markets: automotive electronics
Electronics Production
US$ Billion
2003
2004
2005
2006
CAGR
China
161
213
260
302
23.2%
World
1,156
1,321
1,416
1,513
9.4%
China’s World %
14%
16.1%
18.4%
20%
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Source: Reed Research, 10/2006
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Top 5 Economies
Economy
US
Japan
Germany
China
Britain
2006 GDP
(US$ Trillion)
13.2
4.4
2.9
2.7
2.4
China
• 10.7% GDP growth in 2006
• 2007 Q1-Q3: 11.5% growth
• Foreign Exchange Reserve = US$ 1.4 tril (Sep 07)
Source: Gov’t news, Commercial news, IMF
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Top 7 Asian Electronics
Producing Countries
350
China
300
US$ B
250
Japan
200
150
South Korea
100
Malaysia
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
50
0
2003
2004
2005
2006
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Source: Reed Research
EU: WEEE &
RoHS (2005 &
2006)
EU: EuP
(2007)
China:
• RoHS (2007)
• WEEE (under
preparation)
EU:
REACH
(2007)
California:
Recycling
(2005) with
RoHS (2007)
RoHS (Pending)
Australia, Taiwan,
Argentina, Brazil...
Korea:
RoHS/WEEE
(Jan 1, 08)
Japan:
• Recycling Law
(2001)
• RoHS labeling
(2006)
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China RoHS
“Administration on the Control of Pollution Caused by
Electronic Information Products”
《電子信息產品污染控制管理辦法》:
• Effective March 1, 2007
• Apply to products manufactured in, sold in or
imported into China (export products not applied)
• Same 6 substances as in European RoHS
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For Details:
http://www.mii.gov.cn/art/2005/12/17/art_525_1786.html
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Executed by 7 Government Departments
• Ministry of Information Industry
• National Development and Reform Commission
• Ministry of Commerce
• General Administration of Customs
• General Administration of Industry and Commerce
• General Administration of Quality Supervision,
Inspection and Quarantine
• State Environmental Protection Administration
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Product Coverage
Following Electronic Information Products (EIP) &
their accessories:
• Computer
• Radar & Broadcast
• Telecommunication
• Electronic Measuring
• Household Electronic
• Components and
Materials
• Special Electronics
Apparatus
• Application Products
Over 1,800 items, for details:
http://www.mii.gov.cn/art/2006/03/16/art_1221_8441.html
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Major Requirements
1. Labeling / Marking
 Hazardous substances and contents
 Environmentally friendly use period*
 Packaging materials
2. Restrictions on 6 hazardous substances:
Same as European RoHs
1. Compulsory pre-market certification - China
Compulsory Certification (CCC) - tested by one of
* Environmentally
friendly
use period
= # of year from
the gov’t-approved
Chinese
laboratories
manufacturing date in which no hazardous substance
is released to the environment
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Two Phases of Implementation
• Phase 1: Labeling / Marking for Products
• Phase 2: Products listed in “Key Product
Catalogue” need to comply with requirements:
 Hazardous substances limits
 Certification (CCC)
Chinese Government is drafting the “Key Product
Catalogue” (not yet available - expected end 2007 /
early 2008)
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China RoHS Working Group
• Established in Oct 2004, with 5 sub-working units:
 Certification
& marking
 Maximum
concentration limits & testing
 Lead-free
soldering
 Standard
system study
 Environmentally
Friendly Use Period
• ~120 members, SMT is one of them
• Consultation and voting rights
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Consequences of Non Compliance
• Enforcement by 7 Departments - complicated
• Penalties and fines
• More rules
• No details yet
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Important Notes
• Pay attention to China RoHS details &
developments (e.g. Key Product Catalogue 重點管
理目錄)
• Consult relevant departments regarding testing &
certification
• Prepare labels, and Chinese translations for
documents (substance disclosure table, operating
parameters for Environmentally Friendly Use Period)
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Regulations in Korea
• Korea RoHS - titled “Act for Resource Recycling of
Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicle”
• Includes key regulatory actions of the EU directives
RoHS, WEEE and ELV
• Effective January 1, 2008
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Korean Requirements
I. Target products & restricted substances:
• 10 target product items (e.g. TVs, refrigerators)
• 6 restricted substances (same as EU RoHS)
II. Design for recyclability and recycling information:
• All manufacturers and importers to provide their
Electronic and Vehicle Recycle information (product
name, year of production, disassembly procedure...)
• Vehicle's ratio of recyclable contents will be over 85%
in 2009, over 95% after 2010
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Korean Requirements
III. End-of-life recycling system:
• 4 hazardous substances will be banned in vehicles
(same as EU ELV)
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RoHS
EU
China
Japan
Korea
Restricted
Materials
6 materials
Same
Same but
info. only
Same
Effective
Scope
July 1, 06
8 categories
(10 for
WEEE)
Defined
Mar 1, 07
Long list
(incl. capital
equipment)
Catalog
July 1, 06
7 home app.
& computer
products
Not
applicable
Jan 1, 08
10 Target
items
Marking
Req.
Packaging
Materials
None
Yes
Yes
Yes
No impact
Non-toxic /
recyclable
None
Yes
Testing/
Certification
No
prerequisite
China
Compulsory
Certification
No
prerequisite
Yes
Exemption
undecided
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HK Industry’s Response: Hong Kong
Green Manufacturing Alliance (HKGMA)
• A non profit making organization supported by
manufacturing and trade associations
• Alliance formed Dec 2004
• Founding Honourary Chairman: Prof. KB Chan
• Secretariat: Federation of Hong Kong Industries
• Steering committee – holds regular meeting
• Government support
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Founding Members
• 7 Trade Associations related to Electronics,
Electrical, Toys and Watches Industries
Advisors
• Hong Kong Productivity Council
• Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• 6 universities in Hong Kong
Observer
• Innovation and Technology Commission, HK
Government
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Mission
• To facilitate the transformation of HK manufacturing
industry into “Green”
Activities (2005 - Oct 2007) – on RoHs WEEE
• Raise awareness: seminars, promotions
• Provide guidelines for compliance: workshops
• Technology advancement: R&D, database
• Industry representation: liaise with government
• Platform for networking: domestic and international
 Organized ~40 events > 5,000 participants
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Activities 2007 onwards
• Apply same action of promotion & awareness on
China RoHs
EuP
REACH – full funding programs from HK
Government
• Promote Green Q-Mark for FHKI
Recognition of enterprise with Green
Manufacturing practice
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Summary
• World electronics industry is growing at a steady
pace, China taking a dominant position
• China is trying to improve its economic condition,
with focuses on R&D, high tech and environment
(target industries: e.g. electronics, automotive)
• Meanwhile, environmental laws around the world are
greatly affecting the electronics & other industries
(many technical issues still unsolved)
• Drafting standard industry guidelines for RoHS based
on EU laws (agreed in WEF/APEC Seminar - June
2007) is a good start
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Let’s Join Together for a Better
Electronics Industry!
Thank You!
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