Tekelec will eliminate all banned substances except lead-based solder. Lead-based solder is one substance for which an exemption has been provided for the telecom industry. It is expected that acceptable alternatives to lead-based solder will be available in the future, but the current options pose manufacturing risks that could impact product reliability.

Tekelec does not intend to label its products as RoHS compliant. Such labeling is not required by the Directive, and no industry or regulatory standard exists for the labeling.

Tekelec may continue to use non-RoHS compliant equipment for the purpose of capacity expansion and/or upgrades for equipment that is shipped prior to July 1, 2006. Any expansions required for equipment shipped after July 1, 2006, will be RoHS compliant.

As other environmental regulations are passed by countries in which Tekelec conducts business, the company will respond with the appropriate compliance.

Tekelec’s Compliance with the WEEE Directive
Tekelec will fully comply with the disposal/recycling portion of the EU’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC). All Tekelec equipment sold in the EU will bear the WEEE label, indicating that the products should not be disposed of in an EU landfill. Tekelec will provide its EU customers with a return and collection policy for products that have been decommissioned due to operational end-of-life.

For more information regarding Tekelec’s RoHS and WEEE programs, please contact your sales or account executive.

The directives (including but not limited to any exemptions), laws, regulations and rules governing electrical and electronic equipments (EEE) are and will be constantly changing and may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

The information provided by Tekelec herein or otherwise is based upon current product plans and available information and is an attempt by Tekelec to help in your planning process.

However, said information is not intended, and shall not be construed in any way, to be a representation or warranty of any kind. Tekelec’s plans may change in the future due to numerous factors and notably due to changes or variation in the directives (including but not limited to any exemptions), laws, regulations and rules governing EEE, (ii) the technology, (iii) the development or specifications of its products and the manufacturing processes.

Further nothing contained herein or otherwise shall be construed to modify in any way either (i) the terms or conditions of any agreement between your company and Tekelec or (ii) the rights and obligations of the parties under existing contracts.