

Furthermore, as for the use of hexavalent chromium used for the surface treatment and the use of lead in terminals and other component connections, Murata had already discontinued their use in Murata products by the end of 2004. Compliance measure to the former RoHS (2002/95/EC)Īs for mercury, cadmium, PBB and PBDE, Murata had already discontinued their use in Murata products in the 1990s.Murata has undertaken measures to phase out RoHS-designated substances from an early stage before proclamation and enforcement of the former RoHS (2002/95/EC). Murata's voluntary regulation program also covers six substances designated under the RoHS Directive. Since then, Murata has worked to reduce and eventually eliminate environmentally hazardous substances contained in our products, ahead of other manufacturers.

In 1996, Murata formulated the "Voluntary Regulation Program for Environmentally Hazardous Substances", to establish Murata's voluntary regulation standards.
