RoHS is the acronym for Restriction of Hazardous Substances.
RoHS originated in the European Union and restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products. All applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance. RoHS will also be applicable…. Directive 2002/95/EC
What are the restricted substances mandated under RoHS?
The six substances banned under RoHS are lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr-VI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).
Interpretation Of RoHS Limits:
Why is RoHS compliance important?
The restricted substances are hazardous substances that are harmful to the environment and pollute landfills, and are dangerous to humans in terms of occupational exposure during manufacturing and recycling.
How are products tested for RoHS compliance?
There are portable RoHS analyzers, also known as X-ray fluorescence XRF metal analyzers, that are used for screening and verification of RoHS compliance.
Which companies are affected by the RoHS Directive?
Any business that sells applicable electronic products, sub-assemblies or components directly to EU countries, or sells to resellers, distributors or integrators that in turn sell products to EU countries, is impacted if they utilize any of the restricted substances.
What are the labeling requirements?
Since there is no regulation, there are no restrictions in the use of the language or colours used on these labels. It is always possible to get a customized solution for the RoHS label.
The following are a few examples of RoHS labels:
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