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RoHS

EU

Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive

Environmental•Effective: 1. Juli 2006

Your Compliance Status

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3 of 3 requirements met

Overview

The RoHS Directive restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) to protect human health and the environment.

Key Points

  • 1

    Restricts lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBBs, PBDEs, and phthalates

  • 2

    Applies to electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)

  • 3

    Maximum concentration values: 0.1% by weight (0.01% for cadmium)

  • 4

    CE marking required for compliance declaration

  • 5

    Technical documentation must be maintained for 10 years

Requirements Checklist

Material Testing

Compliant

Test products for restricted substances

CE Marking

Compliant

Apply CE marking to compliant products

Technical Documentation

Compliant

Maintain compliance documentation

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Varies by member state; includes fines, product recalls, and market bans

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Related Documents

RoHS Certificate of Compliance

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