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What is RoHS
The RoHS2 Directive, 2011/65/EU, prohibits the use of lead and other potentially harmful compounds such as cadmium, mercury, chromium VI, PBBs, and PBDEs in electrical and electronic equipment. RoHS restricts these compounds to 0.1% or 1,000 ppm (with the exception of cadmium, which is restricted to 0.01% or 100 ppm) by weight of homogeneous material. Directive 2015/863, issued on June 4, 2015, revised Directive 2011/65/EU to include four more phthalates, bringing the total number of prohibited compounds to ten. Products in categories 1–7, as well as 10 and 11, must be compliant by July 22, 2019. Products in categories 8 and 9 must conform by July 22, 2021.
The EU RoHS directive is closely connected to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) 2002/96/EC, which establishes collection, recycling, and recovery objectives for electrical products. Similar rules exist in various parts of the world, including China, Japan, South Korea, the United States, Norway, and Turkey. Our chemical specialists assist you in reducing the risk of non-compliance with global and national restricted chemicals rules.
What is RoHS Testing
Manufacturers are responsible for guaranteeing RoHS compliance. Third-party laboratory testing guarantees that all production batches are thoroughly tested for all hazardous chemicals listed in RoHS.
Our RoHS testing ensures compliance with RoHS, allowing you to confidently sell your products in the EU market. Our testing procedure is rapid and adaptable, and it can be included into your product’s quality control inspection. To achieve impartial findings, we analyze random samples from your production rather than samples specified by the plant. You will receive a complete report indicating if your product passed or failed the RoHS compliance test.
Why RoHS Testing is Important
RoHS testing is important because some banned materials, as discussed in this article, are environmentally dangerous. They are largely recognized for polluting landfills and are even deemed toxic due to the occupational exposure that occurs during manufacture and disposal. RoHS Compliance Testing is generally recognized as one of the most critical standard procedures for large or emerging manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and recyclers of electrical and electronic components. It even covers equipment sold and used within the European Union.
