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RoHS Compliance - FAQ
What is RoHS?
RoHS is the acronym for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. Also known as
Directive 2002/95/EC, it originated in the European Union and restricts the use of
specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products. All applicable
products imported into the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS
compliance.
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 and pollute landfills, and
are dangerous in terms of occupational exposure during manufacturing and recycling.
How are products tested for RoHS compliance?
Portable RoHS analyzers, also known as X-ray fluorescence or XRF metal analyzers,
are used for screening and verification of RoHS compliance.
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.
What is WEEE?
WEEE is the acronym for Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment. WEEE, also
known as Directive 2002/96/EC, mandates 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.
How are RoHS and WEEE Directives 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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