2025 RoHS Compliance Guide: Regulations, 10 Substances, …
The original RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union in 2002 and restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products. All applicable products in the EU market since July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance.
RoHS Compliance FAQ
Information Guide to RoHS & WEEE Compliance: Regulations, Exemptions, Certification, Initiatives.
RoHS Compliance Steps to Certification
RoHS Steps to Certification. The following steps are involved for RoHS certification. 1. Testing: Either on-site or XRF testing and/or lab phthalate solvent extraction testing is done to determine values of the ten restricted RoHS substances. 2. Process Audit: Inspect all applicable manufacturing processes used towards RoHS compliance on-site. 3.
RoHS Product Categories & Exemptions
Guide to RoHS & WEEE Compliance: Regulations, Exemptions, Certification, Initiatives.
RoHS 2 vs RoHS 3 (EU 2015/863) - RoHS Guide
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 plasticizers, and are on the REACH list of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern).
India RoHS (Decree 139) vs EU RoHS Differences - RoHS Guide
India RoHS became law in May, 2014, and restricts the same 6 substances under RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU). Unlike the EU that has separate directives for RoHS and WEEE, India combines the requirements into a single legislation.
RoHS 10 Restricted Substances
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. Four of the substances also have Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) numbers.
WEEE Compliance Regulations - RoHS Guide
RoHS regulates the hazardous substances used in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), while WEEE regulates the disposal of this same equipment. All applicable products for the EU market must pass WEEE compliance and carry the "Wheelie Bin" mark.
China ROHS vs EU RoHS Differences
China RoHS 2 restricts the same six substances as EU RoHS 2. 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.
RoHS Worldwide: China RoHS, Japan RoHS, Korea RoHS, …
China RoHS, known as the Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products (ACPEIP), took effect on 1 March 2007. China RoHS has product marking requirements for the six EU RoHS restricted substances for all applicable products as to whether it is compliant or non-compliant.