Japan to monitor trade of electronic goods. (Law & Regulation).

Japanese government has decided to establish network to monitor trade of used electronic devices. Environment Ministry is planning to create network with governments in around 10 East Asian countries--including China, Indonesia and Philippines--to monitor export of used high-technology devices such as televisions, videocassette recorders, personal computers and mobile phones. At present, Japan is concerned electronic devices--some containing hazardous substances--are being sent to developing countries