In February of 2003, the European union released the RoHS and WEEE Directives (Restriction of Hazardous Substances / Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), often referred to as the Lead-Free directives. Member states must implement the law by August 2004 and product deadline for compliance is July 2006.

The purpose of the RoHS Directive is the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances and to reduce the waste management problems linked to substances likely to pose risks to health and the environment. The RoHS Directive specifically addresses the reduction of use and ultimate banning of the following substances: Cadmium Hexavalent Chromium Lead Mercury PBBs (Polybrominated biphenyls) PBDEs (Polybrominated diphenyl ethers)

All of Longwell products fully comply with RoHS and WEEE Directives.