Content Summary : The iPhone was carefully deconstructed at the GreenpeaceResearch Laboratories, based at the University of Exeter (UK),and a selection of 18 internal and external materials andcomponents were subsequently forwarded to an independentlaboratory elsewhere in the UK for analysis of chemicalcomposition. This analysis focused primarily on thosesubstances regulated under the European Union's RoHSDirective (2005/84/EC), which prevents the use of lead,cadmium, mercury, chromium (VI) and certain brominatedflame retardants in electrical and electronic goods. Additionaltests were also run for certain other hazardous substancesand materials, including PVC and the toxic phthalateplasticisers they commonly contain.