Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Policy
& Declaration of Compliance
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that Logitech's products comply with the European Union's Persistent
Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, which addresses the risks posed by hazardous substances to human health and the environment. Under EU law, the use of POPs is restricted, with stringent controls in place regarding their production, use, and placement on the market.
POPs are chemicals, such as certain pesticides and industrial chemicals, that persist in the environment and can travel long distances across international borders, far from their original sources. Due to their stability and resistance to degradation, POPs can accumulate in the food chain, posing significant risks to both human health and the natural environment. These substances can adversely affect wildlife,
contaminate ecosystems, and contribute to long-term health issues in humans, including cancer,
reproductive harm, and developmental defects.
By managing POPs in our products, Logitech ensures that we do not use POPs beyond the restricted thresholds outlined by the regulation, and we contribute to the continued protection of human health and the environment in line with regulatory requirements. Our objectives can be summarized as follows.
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Ensure compliance with the EU POPs Regulation and related hazardous substance laws.
Protect human health and the environment by preventing the use of persistent organic pollutants.
Engage suppliers to verify compliance and require declarations of conformity.
Monitor, test, and audit products to prevent POPs contamination.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all products manufactured by Logitech and its suppliers. It includes the tracking,
assessment, and management of substances that may be classified as POPs under Regulation (EU)
2019/1021. The policy covers the entire product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to delivery and end-of-life disposal.
3. Compliance Declaration
Logitech products comply with the POPs Regulation and do not contain substances subject to the prohibition list in the Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, as amended.
Logitech Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Policy & Declaration of Compliance
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4. Logitech Requirements
Logitech requires all suppliers to adhere to the POPs Regulation by ensuring that products delivered to
Logitech are free from substances listed in the prohibition list of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021.
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Standard, which is enforced as a contractual requirement across all products and manufacturing processes.
%? Suppliers must provide a Declaration of Compliance upon request, confirming that their products do not contain any POPs or other restricted substances above the prescribed thresholds.
%? Suppliers are also expected to track updates to the POPs Regulation and implement necessary changes to meet these regulatory requirements.
