Our products involve a range of environmental considerations and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle. From material selection and product development to packaging and end of use, we consider applicable requirements and industry standards relating to products, substances, and materials.
Material conformity
Regulations governing substances and materials are continuously updated to reflect scientific developments and legal requirements. We constantly work to meet applicable requirements in the markets where our products are sold and maintain processes to comply with relevant regulations. Two of the key requirements, REACH and RoHS, are described below.
REACH
The European REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) establishes requirements for the management of chemical substances and aims to improve the protection of human health and the environment. REACH applies to manufacturers, importers, distributors, and downstream users across the supply chain.
As a manufacturer of electronic products, we work closely with our suppliers to jointly meet the various regulatory and environmental requirements.
Registration
As we are manufacturing products according to the REACH regulation, we are not directly affected by the registration. However our suppliers are subject to this obligation and we are working closely with them.
Substances of Very High Concern - SVHC
REACH requires companies to communicate information about Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) when such substances are present above defined threshold levels. Information provided under Article 33 of REACH is intended to support the safe use of products and to ensure transparency throughout the supply chain.
Certain substances identified under REACH may become subject to authorisation requirements (Annex XIV) or restrictions (Annex XVII). Sennheiser monitors these developments and works with suppliers to support compliance with applicable requirements.
RoHS
The European RoHS Directive restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. RoHS requirements are regularly updated through European legislation. Sennheiser monitors applicable requirements and works with suppliers to ensure compliance through product development, material selection, and manufacturing processes. Compliance information is available in the relevant CE Declarations, which can be downloaded from our website.
End-of-Life Management
Various regulations govern the collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal of products, batteries, electronic equipment and packaging at the end of their lifecycle. These requirements help define responsibilities throughout the product lifecycle and support the management of materials after use.
To ensure that proper recycling and disposal can proceed smoothly, Sennheiser works with approved take-back systems in EU countries.
- Sennheiser pays fees for future recycling costs when putting products into circulation
- Sennheiser ensures that all information necessary for recycling or reuse is available.
- If a reuse facility or a recycling plant requires information on disassembly, this information is provided free of charge at the Support Center. Information on disassembly includes, for example, details on reuse, preparation for reuse, or treatment.