We endeavor not only to comply with statutory requirements but also to go beyond them in our careful use of resources. As regards the statutory requirements we strongly focused on the European Union directive “Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals” (REACH). During the year under review, we set up a project group to ensure that all the necessary measures are in place to implement the requirements of this directive. In addition, we evaluate the extent to which our products may be affected by the European Union eco-design directive “Energy-using Products” (EUP), and introduce appropriate measures where needed.