- RoHS Guide - 2025 RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Battery Compliance Guide . . .
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, and impacts the entire electronics industry and many electrical products as well The original RoHS, also known as Directive 2002 95 EC, originated in the European Union in 2002 and restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products
- RoHS Product Categories Exemptions
Guide to RoHS WEEE Compliance: Regulations, Exemptions, Certification, Initiatives
- RoHS 10 Restricted Substances
RoHS specifies maximum levels by weight for the following 10 restricted materials The first six applied to the original RoHS while the last four were added under RoHS 3
- RoHS Compliance FAQ
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS, also known as Directive 2002 95 EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products (known as EEE)
- RoHS 2 vs RoHS 3 (EU 2015 863) - RoHS Guide
RoHS 3 (EU Directive 2015 863) adds Category 11 (catch-all) products and adds four new restricted substances - all phthalates The four phthalates are mainly used as insulation plasticizers, and are on the REACH list of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern)
- RoHS Compliance Steps to Certification
Understand RoHS Requirements Action: Review the EU RoHS Directive (2011 65 EU), including restricted substances (e g , lead <0 1%, cadmium <0 01%), 11 EEE categories, and exemptions (Annexes III, IV)
- RoHS Worldwide: China RoHS, Japan RoHS, Korea RoHS, Singapore RoHS
The EU RoHS Directive's comprehensive scope and enforcement remain unmatched The U S lags with fragmented or voluntary systems, while China, EAEU, and South Korea approach EU standards with variations
- India RoHS (Decree 139) vs EU RoHS Differences
India RoHS became law in May, 2014, and restricts the same 6 substances under RoHS 2 (2011 65 EU) Unlike the EU that has separate directives for RoHS and WEEE, India combines the requirements into a single legislation
|