Littelfuse has established a focused program committed to developing high-performance eco-friendly products along with a comprehensive set of processing/reliability data and technical process expertise. This includes processes for eliminating, detecting and documenting the presence of lead and other substances of concern, including cadmium, hexavalent chromium, mercury and brominated flame retardants.

The Littelfuse strategy for the design of eco-friendly products is specifically designed to help support our worldwide customers in their transition to eco-friendly processing. This section of the web site provides an update on key related issues and a brief overview of Littelfuse’s current lead-free offering.

ISO 14001

ISO 14001 is the world’s most recognized framework for the creation of an Environmental Management System (EMS). It is a structured approach to addressing bottom line issues related to the environment and is recognized around the globe. ISO 14001 helps organizations better manage the impact of activities on the environment and demonstrate sound environmental management.

Littelfuse has embraced the ISO 14001 framework as its first-line strategy for building an infrastructure to achieve compliance with both the EU directives and market needs.