Sterlite Optical Fibers comply with European RoHS Directive

Sterlite Optical Technologies Ltd on April 09, 2007 has announced that its complete range of Single Mode and Multi Mode Optical Fibers were tested by the Institute of Testing & Certification (ITC) Inc. Zlin, Czech Republic and were certified as compliant with the applicable requirements of the European RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive.

In July 2006, the European Union issued a RoHS Directive on the restriction of the use of six hazardous materials such as Lead, Mercury, Cadmium Hexavalent chromium (Chromium VI or Cr6+), Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment. RoHS is often referred to as the lead-free directive. Sterlite's optical fibers were tested in the ITC recognized testing laboratory SPECTRO ANALYTICAL LABS (P) LTD according to the 'Procedures for the Determination of Levels of Regulated Substances in Electrotechnical Products.'

Sterlite's core strength lies in its high technology preform manufacture and high-speed fiber drawing processes. The Company is among the select integrated manufacturers of optical fibers globally. With robust IGI systems, Six-Sigma approach and ERP systems, traceability from Raw Material to Finished Product stage, is intrinsic to Sterlite Optical Fibers.

Says Mr. Pankaj Khanna - COO (Telecom), of the Company, "Building a global customer base remains a key focus for our Company. For a Company to be successful in a regional market, there are specific needs and stringent directives that must be addressed. The RoHS directive in the European Union is one such example. Since the RoHS directive was introduced in mid-2006, we are proud to be among the first manufacturers of Optical Fibers to receive this certification."

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