September 08, 2008

Brazil Usiminas earns RoHS certification

BNamericas reported that Brazilian flat steelmaker Usiminas has received certification for its entire product line under the EU's RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive.

RoHS restricts the use of six substances in the manufacture of electronic and electrical equipment, including lead, cadmium and mercury.

Usiminas is the first Latin American steelmaker and the second Brazilian company to obtain the certification. It makes coils, hot and cold rolled products and coated products.