RoHS

RoHS, an acronym for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, was initially endorsed by the European Union.

RoHS

The RoHS Directive serves to regulate the utilization of six hazardous substances in the manufacturing process of electrical and/or electronic equipment:

1. Lead (Pb)
2. Mercury (Hg)
3. Cadmium (Cd)
4. Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
5. Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
6. Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE)

RoHS is intricately connected with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive, constituting a crucial component of legislative efforts aimed at mitigating the issue of electronic waste. This involves establishing targets for the collection, recycling, and recovery of discarded electronic goods.

The RoHS directive is applicable to equipment falling within the following categories, in alignment with the WEEE directive:

Large household appliances

Small household appliances

IT and Telecommunications equipment

Consumer equipment

Lighting equipment, including light bulbs

Electronic and electrical tools

Toys, leisure, and sports equipment

Automatic dispensers

Semiconductor devices

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