What is RoHS?
RoHS is the acronym for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products. All
applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006
must pass RoHS compliance. For the complete directive,
see Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament.
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) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).
Why is RoHS compliance important? - The restricted
materials are hazardous to the environment, pollute landfills
and are dangerous in terms of occupational exposure during manufacturing and recycling.
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 materials.
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What is WEEE?
WEEE is the acronym for Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
WEEE regulates the treatment, recovery and recycling of electric and electronic equipment. All applicable products in the EU market after August 13, 2006 must pass WEEE
compliance and carry the "Wheelie Bin"
sticker. For the complete directive, see
Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament.
How are RoHS and WEE related? - WEEE compliance aims to encourage the design of electronic products with environmentally-safe recycling and recovery in mind. RoHS compliance dovetails into WEEE by reducing the amount of hazardous chemicals used in electronic manufacture.
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