Hexavalent Chromium in Focus: Get the latest EU RoHS Exemptions
Numerous hazardous substances are prohibited in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) under the EU RoHS directive, aimed at safeguarding the environment and human health. RoHS 2.0 replaced the original RoHS directive (2002/95/EC) in 2003, following its recasting in July 2011 (2011/65/EU). Member states will commence applying the new exemptions from September 1, 2023. However, specific […]
EU to add two new substances to RoHS list
History of RoHS directive European union realizes the need of Restriction of Hazardous Substances(RoHS) directive for electronics industry and many electrical products. Initially RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC was originated in 2002 and restricted 6 hazardous substances in the list for all electrical and electronic products in the EU market from 1st of July 2006 must pass […]
All you need to know about New RoHS Project (Pack 25)
Oeko-Institut has been appointed by the European Commission to assist in reviewing requests for exemptions of Restricted Substances under the Directive 2011/65/EU, commonly known as RoHS 2. The purpose of this consultation is to collect contributions from stakeholders. Oeko is responsible for collecting and evaluating information provided by Stakeholders, whereas institutions of the European Union […]
Do your products comply with the ROHS 2 delegated directive 2015/863?
Any business that sells electrical/electronic products, sub-assemblies or components directly to EU countries, or sells to resellers, distributors or integrators that in turn sell products to EU countries, are required to comply with EU RoHS Directive The European Commission published the first RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of six hazardous substances […]