Solution: RoHS Certification
Solution: RoHS Certification
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RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is a European Union directive (2011/65/EU, also known as RoHS 2 and updated by RoHS 3) that restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). It is a critical compliance requirement for manufacturers, importers, and distributors who wish to sell products in the EU and EEA markets.
Technical Details:
- Scope: Applies to categories of electronic and electrical products, including household appliances, IT equipment, and medical devices.
- Restricted Substances: Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Cadmium (Cd), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+), PBBs, PBDEs, etc.
Certification Procedure:
- Material Analysis: Testing of components and materials for restricted substances using techniques like XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis.
- Documentation Review: Review of supplier declarations, bills of materials, and compliance statements.
- Risk Assessment: Evaluation of manufacturing processes to identify potential risks of hazardous substance contamination.
- Compliance Testing: Verification of compliance with RoHS limits through testing at TABE-approved laboratories.
- Issuance of RoHS Certificate: Certification is issued upon confirmation of compliance.