The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC is a directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
RoHS Complaince
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RoHS COMPLAINT !
HIGHLIGHTS
OVERVIEW
Most electronic product manufacturers will be familiar with RoHS, which attempts to reduce the amount of hazardous substances used in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) which would ultimately affect human health and the environment. A recent change in the Legislation (as of the 2nd January 2013) now requires items within scope of the Directive (2011/65/EU) to be affixed with the CE mark. The RoHS Directive has been recently amended by the Amending Directive 2015/863 which has added four new substance
CONFORMITY REQUIREMENTS
The materials used for the electrical and electronic equipment, including components and spare parts for repair, should not contain any of the following substances:
- Cadmium (0,01 %)
- Lead (0,1 %)
- Hexavalent Chromium (0,1 %)
- Mercury (0,1 %)
- PBB’s (Polybrominated biphenyls) (0,1 %)
- PBDE’s (Polybrominated diphenyl ethers) (0,1 %)
The substances below have been further added to the scope of the Directive by Amending Directive 2015/863/EU.
- DEHP (Bis (2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate)
- BBP (Butyl Benzyl Phthalate)
- DBP (Dibutyl Phthalate)
- DIBP (Diisobutyl Phthalate)
When measured they cannot contain a greater concentration of the hazardous material than those given above in homogenous materials, in comparison to its weight.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
1. Testing
Determine the Value of Restricted Substance
2. Identify
Identify the Notified Body
3. Technical File
Prepare Technical File
4. Audit
Inspect Processes according to Compliance
5. Certification Statement
Certificate of Compliance is Issued
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is RoHS?
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). All applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance.
2. What are the restricted materials mandated under RoHS?
The substances banned under RoHS are lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and four different phthalates (DEHP, BBP, BBP, DIBP).
3. Why is RoHS compliance important?
The restricted materials are hazardous to the environment and pollute landfills, and are dangerous in terms of occupational exposure during manufacturing and recycling.
4.How are products tested for RoHS compliance?
Portable RoHS analyzers, also known as X-ray fluorescence or XRF metal analyzers, are used for screening and verification of the restricted metals. With the advent of RoHS 3 and the four added phthalates, different testing is needed to ascertain levels of these compounds, which are extracted with a solvent. For more information, see RoHS Testing.
5 .Which companies are affected by the RoHS Directive?
Any business that sells or distributes applicable EEE products, sub-assemblies, components, or cables 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 materials. Since RoHS-like regulations have spread to a number of other countries, this just doen’t apply to EU countries anymore.
RoHS also applies to the metal industry for any application of metal plating, anodizing, chromating or other finishes on EEE components, heatsinks, or connectors.