FRIWO - Responsibility for our environment

Already prior the global warming discussions or power consumption, FRIWO took responsibility for the environment and FRIWO is constantly working on non-polluting solutions. This is done by focusing exclusively on switchmode technology. Linears no longer meet the growing requirements of the conservation agensies, which are demanding high efficiency and low power losses in stand-by mode for power supplies.

Production processes and working procedures are subject to continuous monitoring and ongoing improvement.

All production facilities are certified to the worldwide standard environmental management DIN ISO 14001.
        

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ENERGY STAR:
In 1992 the USA started a certification program for extremely energy-efficient products: ENERGY STAR
Today the ENERGY STAR program includes almost each and every electronic device. In Europe the EU implemented the CoC (Code of Conduct) under which the manufacturers commit themselves on a voluntary basis to limit the power losses of their products; from January 1 2007, onwards, power supplies with an output of up to 50W must not exceed a power loss of 0,5W in standby mode.

In addition, the EuP regulation (Energy using Products) examines the entire life circle of a product and the resources for design, production, distribution to the point of recycling. The EuP regulation becomes obligatory in 2010 with the threshold values of the ENERGY STAR program. Read more about ErP: ErP
It is therefore vital for most of the global vendors of power supplies to comply with the fiercest threshold values. FRIWO already has the know-how to engineer power supplies with high efficiency ratio and low standby losses.

Learn more at www.energystar.gov

 

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RoHS:
Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances

In July 1, 2006, all electronic products sold in the EU had to be in compliance with the directive pertaining to RoHS. RoHS stands for "Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. It restricts the use of lead and five other hazardous substances commonly used in electronics products.
FRIWO has completely abandoned the use of environmentally unfriendly substances; in this transition we have for example implemented lead free soldering. Major investments in comprehensive laboratory and analysis equipment at FRIWO will help to secure high quality standards and help us to get a cleaner global environment.Learn more at www.rohs.gov.uk

 

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WEEE:
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive came into force in January 2007 and aims to improve the environmental performance of businesses that manufacture, supply, use, recycle and recover electrical and electronic equipment.

FRIWO products bear today all the markings that will be required by international laws for integrated recycling tomorrow, and FRIWO is a registered member of the German WEEE organisation.

Learn more at www.vca.gov.uk/index.asp/

 

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