The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive is a European Union (EU) directive that restricts the use of six hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The directive aims to protect human health and the environment from the harmful effects of these substances.
The six substances covered by the RoHS directive are lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). These substances are known to be hazardous to human health and the environment. Lead can cause damage to the nervous system, kidneys, and reproductive system. Cadmium can cause kidney damage, lung cancer, and reproductive problems. Mercury can damage the nervous system, kidneys, and lungs. Hexavalent chromium can cause lung cancer and skin ulcers. PBBs and PBDEs can cause developmental problems, cancer, and reproductive problems.
The RoHS directive applies to all electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market in the EU. This includes equipment such as computers, televisions, printers, and mobile phones. The directive also applies to parts and components of electrical and electronic equipment.
Manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment must ensure that their products comply with the RoHS directive. This means that they must not use any of the six hazardous substances in their products. Manufacturers can demonstrate compliance with the RoHS directive by testing their products and obtaining a certificate from a third-party testing laboratory.
The RoHS directive is an important piece of legislation that helps to protect human health and the environment. The directive has been effective in reducing the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
There are a number of benefits to RoHS (Electrical Manufacturing) certification. These benefits include:
The following documents are required for RoHS (Electrical Manufacturing) certification:
The RoHS declaration of conformity is a document that states that a product complies with the RoHS directive. The declaration must be signed by the manufacturer or importer of the product.
The RoHS test report is a document that provides the results of testing a product for compliance with the RoHS directive. The test report must be issued by a third-party testing laboratory.
The RoHS compliance statement is a statement that is included in the product's user manual or other documentation. The statement must state that the product complies with the RoHS directive.
A commitment to comply with all applicable laws and regulations on labor and human rights.