RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) impacts the entire electronics industry and many electrical products as well. The original RoHS restricts the use of ten hazardous materials …

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 …

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 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 …

Guide to RoHS & WEEE Compliance: Regulations, Exemptions, Certification, Initiatives.

The RoHS Directive applies to products in Categories 1 thru 11 (as per Schedule 1 of the WEEE Directive). RoHS also applies to all wires, cables, and associated connectors, both internal …

RoHS regulates the hazardous substances used in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), while WEEE regulates the disposal of this same equipment.

Testing for RoHS compliance involves screening, analytical, and destructive methods to detect restricted substances in EEE components. The choice depends on accuracy needs, cost, and …

The original China RoHS only impacted electronic information products (EIP); with China RoHS 2, electrical and electronic products (EEE) are impacted, similar to EU RoHS.

Detailed overview of the changes and new additions to the RoHS Annex III lead exemptions for the period of 2025-2027, based on current regulatory developments. Annex III of the EU RoHS …