RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, and impressions the whole electronics industry and many electrical products as well. The original RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union in 2002 and restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products. All appropriate products in the EU market since July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance.
The Decrease of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations set limits for the following substances:
- Cadmium (Cd): < 100 ppm
- Lead (Pb): < 1000 ppm
- Mercury (Hg): < 1000 ppm
- Hexavalent Chromium: (Cr VI) < 1000 ppm
- Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB): < 1000 ppm
- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE): < 1000 ppm
- Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): < 1000 ppm
- Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP): < 1000 ppm
- Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): < 1000 ppm
- Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): < 1000 ppm
Benefits of RoHS
- Increase consistency and effectiveness of the product.
- Progresses the better relationship between the customer and the organization
- Increase brand value and market value in the global market
- Compulsory requirement for the European Union.
- It supports to the organization to produce safe products