ROHS - Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Improve the reliability and efficiency of your product.
Improve the reliability and efficiency of your product.
The RoHS Directive restricts the use of specific hazardous substances in EEE, including lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr VI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).
The directive provides exemptions for certain applications where the restricted substances are deemed necessary for functionality, safety, or reliability, subject to specific conditions and time limits.
RoHS compliance encourages the use of alternative, less harmful materials and promotes resource conservation by minimizing the use of hazardous substances in manufacturing processes.
Compliance with RoHS stimulates product innovation and encourages the development of safer, more sustainable alternatives to hazardous substances, driving technological advancements in the electronics industry.
Your certification costs will depend on the size of your business, location, and the sector you’re in.