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SGS Solutions for RoHS Compliance
The RoHS (Restriction of use of Hazardous Substances) legislation covers the restriction of lead and other potentially hazardous substances (cadmium, mercury, chromium VI . . .) used in electrical and electronic equipment.
Known as Directive 2002/95/EC (PDF 115 KB), it is enforced throughout the EU since 1st July 2006. Its purpose is very clear – to restrict the use of six substances within electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), thereby contributing to the protection of human health and the environment. EU Commission Decision of 10 June 2009 (PDF 719 KB) amending for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, the Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC regarding exemptions for applications of lead, cadmium and mercury.
For many this is a considerable environmental challenge. It is closely linked with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) 2002/96/EC which sets collection, recycling and recovery targets for electrical goods.
Products Concerned:
Toys, Household appliances, Information technology and telecommunication equipment, Lighting fittings, Filament lamps, Sports and leisure equipment, Electrical tools, Consumer electronics, Vending machines
To learn more about how SGS can help you for RoHS compliance, visit SGS RoHS website where you will find:
- RoHS introduction
- SGS RoHS services
- RoHS for retailers/importers and RoHS for manufacturers
- China RoHS (key requirements and SGS solutions)
- RoHS testing methods (wet chemical analysis, XRF screening . . .)
- SGS RoHS contacts and brochures
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