What is RoHS?

RoHS, the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (Directive 2011/65/EU), is an EU regulation introduced to limit the use of specific hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). RoHS aims to reduce environmental impact, improve public health, and encourage the development of safer and more sustainable products.

Key Details of RoHS

Initially introduced in 2003, RoHS focused on six hazardous substances often found in electronic components:

• Lead (Pb)

• Mercury (Hg)

• Cadmium (Cd)

• Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)

• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)

• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)

Directive Updates

RoHS has undergone multiple updates, expanding the list of restricted substances and refining compliance requirements. The most notable updates include:

RoHS 2 (Directive 2011/65/EU): This update clarified exemptions and expanded the directive to additional EEE categories like medical devices and control instruments.

RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863): This amendment added four more restricted substances:

• Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)

• Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)

• Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)

• Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

These updates ensure that the regulation remains relevant, reflecting current environmental and health concerns while adapting to technological advances in the electronics industry.

For full details and the latest updates, refer to the official RoHS Directive on the EU website: [RoHS Directive].

How We Help with RoHS Compliance

Our platform provides a seamless way to verify RoHS compliance for individual components in your products. By submitting your Bill of Materials (BOM), we check your components against the latest RoHS standards and other international regulations, helping you streamline the certification process and ensure safe, compliant products for global markets.