HP and Apple have been hightlighted by an investigation into the levels of toxic chemicals used in the production of market-leading laptops...Responding to the Greenpeace accusations, HP [said] that in 1998, it introduced its 'General Specifications for the Environment', restricting the use of some hazardous substances in HP products...HP also pointed out that in March this year, Greenpeace acknowledged the progress the company has made recently to improve its environmental credentials in a statement entitled 'HP rises to the toxic challenge'. HP also maintains that all of its laptops in the EU are currently in compliance with regulations such as the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive introduced in July 2006. [also refers to Lenovo]