What is the RoHS Directive and what products does it apply to?

The RoHS Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is a regulation that aims to limit the use of certain polluting substances in the production, sale, and use of electronic devices and components. The directive covers a variety of products, including electronic devices, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), and components.

The RoHS Directive restricts the use of certain polluting substances in the production of electronic devices, including cadmium, chromium (VI), lead, zinc (II) oxide, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). These substances can have potentially hazardous properties for the environment and human health, and the RoHS Directive aims to reduce their use.

Compliance with the RoHS Directive is a process that aims to reduce the use of polluting substances in the production and sale of products. This involves evaluating the materials and processes used in the production of products and seeking solutions that reduce the use of polluting substances. For example, alternative materials can be used in the production of electronic devices to reduce the use of lead, or production processes can be changed. Compliance with the RoHS Directive helps to reduce the use of polluting substances in the production process and contributes to environmental protection efforts.

The RoHS Directive is applicable in European Union (EU) countries and has been adopted by many companies outside the EU. The directive applies to all electronic devices and EEE products sold to consumers in EU countries and requires compliance with the RoHS Directive in their production and sale. This ensures that electronic devices are produced with fewer polluting substances and contributes to environmental protection efforts.