What is RoHS compliance certification?
RoHS means “Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances” in the “Hazardous Substances Directive” in electrical and electronic equipment. If a product is RoHS-certified, this confirms that the proportion of hazardous, or difficult to dispose substances is limited to the maximum allowed.
What is the current RoHS standard?
Directive 2011/65/EU (“RoHS 2”) is the current version of the RoHS directive, that replaced the initial Directive 2002/95/EC (“RoHS 1”). The second one was published on 21 July 2011 and came into effect on 2 January 2013.
Does CE mean RoHS compliant?
The only legal marking, as pertains to RoHS and all CE marking Directives, is the CE marking. The CE marking on your product indicates that your product complies with all applicable CE marking Directives.
How do I certify for RoHS compliance?
The following steps are involved for RoHS certification.
- Testing: Either on-site or XRF testing and/or lab phthalate solvent extraction testing is done to determine values of the ten restricted RoHS substances.
- Process Audit: Inspect all applicable manufacturing processes used towards RoHS compliance on-site.
What is CE RoHS?
RoHS is an English abbreviation and stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. By affixing the CE marking in accordance with the RoHS Directive, the manufacturer or importer confirms that his electrical or electronic equipment (including the underlying components) is free of hazardous substances.
Who needs RoHS compliant?
RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products (known as EEE). All applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance.
Is RoHS required for CE?
RoHS 2 is also a CE-marking directive, with RoHS compliance now being required for CE marking of products. As such, all manufacturers of electrical/electronic products must comply with RoHS 2 before the CE mark can be applied on their products.
Is RoHS required in the US?
There are no federal restrictions in the US, but California has its own RoHS laws. Covered electronic devices sold in the state must meet the same requirements as those in the European Union’s RoHS legislation.