Chemicals & Substances 5 min

RoHS - Directive 2011/65/EU

Guide to RoHS - what it is, who it applies to, and how to ensure compliance.

What is RoHS?

The RoHS Directive restricts the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment to protect human health and the environment.

Full title: Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Type: Directive | Category: Chemicals & Substances

Who does RoHS apply to?

Manufacturers, importers and distributors of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) across all 11 categories.

Key requirements

Restriction of 10 substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, PBDE and 4 phthalates), technical documentation, EU declaration of conformity and CE marking.

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