Hazardous substances is a large and complex field — but getting started is easier than you think. Our guide “What and how: Substances and IT products” gives you the basics and offers helpful tips on how to reduce the risks when you buy and use IT products.

Today’s widespread chemical use poses serious risks to human health and the environment. Current legislation has many gaps and does not provide adequate protection — restricted lists like RoHS and REACH only ban or limit the use of fewer than 150 substances globally, while more than 350,000 substances are available.

The guide “What and how: Substances and IT products” helps you navigate this challenging and complex area. It provides practical tips on how to leverage your purchasing power to ensure that safer substances are used in the products you buy and in their supply chains.

  • How substances are used in IT manufacturing.
  • What legislation does and does not cover.
  • Using procurement as a tool for chemical safety.
  • The positive list approach in TCO Certified.

Check out the guide for concrete, actionable advice on managing chemical risks in the IT sector.