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54 SMT007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2024 • Approximately 18 million metric tons of e-waste was handled in low and lower mid- dle-income countries with limited man- agement infrastructure • An estimated 14 million metric tons of e-waste was disposed of as residual waste, likely ending up in landfills • 50–80% of e-waste collected "for recy- cling" is exported to developing countries, with China being the largest recipient Organizations should implement risk mitiga- tion checks and balances to ensure that e-waste disposal processes are documented and fol- lowed meticulously. Education and Training To combat the growing threat of counterfeit electronics, organizations must invest in com- prehensive education and training programs. e IPC course "Counterfeit Electronic Parts Mitigation for High Reliability Organizations" is an example of such a program, covering key areas such as: • Applying industry standards • Utilizing advanced testing methods • Mastering supplier verification techniques • Identifying and understanding advanced counterfeiting techniques • Gaining insight into the role of SOEs in producing cloned counterfeit parts • Developing effective detection, reporting, quarantine, and disposal procedures • Implementing robust processes for preventing, mitigating, and identifying counterfeit electronic components Conclusion e potential involvement of Chinese SOEs in the production of cloned counterfeit elec- tronic parts presents a significant challenge to global supply chains. ese components pose risks to security, reliability, and economic sta- Figure 4: Management of electronic waste worldwide in 2022, by method (in million metric tons).