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China's definition of EIP is very broad, ranging from whole products to components/parts to materials. It also covers a vast range of product categories, from electronic radar products, electronic communication products, broadcasting and television products, computer products, household electronic appliances, electronic surveying instruments, to specialized electronic products. We believe that most of HP's products will be covered by China RoHS labeling requirements. At this point, it is too early to determine if HP's products will be in the first release of the China RoHS catalog for material restrictions.

Where will the “EIP Pollution Control Mark” be displayed on HP branded products?

EIP Pollution Control Marks

Typically you will find the EIP Pollution Control Mark located with the other regulatory/agency labels on the product.

For purposes of China RoHS labeling, the majority of HP brand products will carry the “EPUP” logo. This is because China does not recognize the EU RoHS material application exemptions for purposes of labeling.

Consistent with the view of the China's Ministry of Information Industry (MII), the authority with overall responsibility for China RoHS, HP considers that the point at which finished goods are "put on the market" or "placed on the market" to be the "production date" of the product, meaning the date when the product comes off the production line. See China's FAQ 1 Management Methods on Control of Pollution from Electronic Information Products.

To effectively and consistently manage the requirements to meet the China RoHS Legislation, HP service spare parts sold in the People's Republic of China (in support of HP Products), will take a standardized and conservative approach. As a result, the service spare documentation may state a shorter EPUP than that stated on the product or in the China RoHS user documentation that accompanied the product.