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HSE Guidance for Distributors and Resellers


Kodak values its relationship with its distributors and resellers. These relationships play an important role in extending the ability of customers to obtain Kodak Products throughout the world. The obligations in these relationships are defined in individual Distributor Agreements or Reseller Agreements. These Agreements along with supplemental information (e.g., Dealer Policy Guide) establish the framework of the relationship.

As Kodak Products (and related systems) are sold into a particular market, the distributor or reseller needs to comply with applicable laws and regulations as stated in the Terms and Conditions of individual Agreements. The following list provides guidance with regards to the types of health, safety, or environmental laws and regulations that may apply in a particular market or Territory. Such laws and regulations may include, but are not limited to,

labeling of Products regarding hazard identification during storage, use, service, transportation, and proper disposal
posting of precautionary signage in the vicinity where the Products are used or stored
the availability of Material Safety Data Sheets or their equivalent in the local language
the availability of safety related precautions defined as part of or in addition to the end-user instruction manuals in the local language
training of local service personnel regarding the identification of and safeguarding against potential hazards
regulatory notification of imported chemicals into the Territory (e.g. for Japan, for Australia, for Canada)
tracking and reporting of Product volume imported into the Territory as required by the local governmental authorities (chemicals, packaging, electronic products, etc.)
reporting, accrual, and remittance of any advanced disposal fees for products (e.g., video displays into Taiwan or California, printers into Alberta, Canada)
collection, treatment, recovery and disposal of the supplied electrical and electronic equipment when it becomes waste (e.g., European Union WEEE Directive)
reporting, accrual, and remittance of any advanced disposal fees for packaging (e.g., EU Packaging Directive, Polish Packaging and Packaging Waste Law, etc.)

NOTE: If a conflict or discrepancy exists between this HSE Guidance and an individual Distributor or Reseller Agreement, the provisions of the Eastman Kodak Company Distributor or the Eastman Kodak Company Reseller Agreement will apply.