EU-ROHS • EU
EU RoHS Directive
EU rules restricting certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) placed on the EU market.
Topics
ChemicalsElectronics
Description
The RoHS Directive restricts certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment to protect human health and the environment. It applies to many categories of EEE placed on the EU market, subject to exclusions and exemptions.
What to do
- Confirm the product qualifies as EEE and is in scope (incl. exclusions).
- Check restricted substances and maximum concentration values in homogeneous materials.
- Determine whether any exemptions apply and document the rationale.
- Maintain compliance evidence/technical documentation for placing the product on the EU market.
References
- European Commission – RoHS Directive overviewhttps://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling/rohs-directive_en