ROHS
Item specifics
- Period
- 2018/7/17 - 2028/7/17
- Certification bodies
- SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services (Shanghai)
Certificate description
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is a directive adopted by the European Union (EU) that restricts the use of certain hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products. The primary goal of RoHS is to reduce environmental and health risks by limiting the presence of specific hazardous substances in products, thereby promoting more environmentally friendly manufacturing and disposal practices.
The substances restricted by RoHS include:
Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg)
Cadmium (Cd)
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
RoHS compliance is mandatory for manufacturers, importers, and distributors selling electrical and electronic equipment in the EU. Products that meet RoHS requirements are typically marked with a CE label, indicating conformity with the directive. Non-compliance with RoHS can result in fines, product recalls, and a ban on sales within the EU market.