RoHS Certification
Overview
RoHS, also known as Lead-Free, stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, 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 impacts the entire electronics industry and many electrical products as well.
| Material | Maximum Concentration |
|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | 0.1% by weight |
| Mercury (Hg) | 0.1% by weight |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 0.01% by weight |
| Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-VI) | 0.1% by weight |
| Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) | 0.1% by weight |
| Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) | 0.1% by weight |
Categories of electrical and electronic equipment covered by this Directive
- Small Household Appliances
- Large Household Appliances
- IT and Telecommunications Equipment
- Lighting Equipment
- Consumer Equipment
- Toys, Leisure and Sports Equipment - Medical Devices (with the exception of all implanted and infected products)
- Electrical and Electronic Tools (with the exception of large-scale stationary industrial tools)
- Automatic Dispensers
- Monitoring and Control Instruments
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