What is Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)?

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Restriction of Hazardous SubstancesRoHS

EU directive restricting hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

RoHS 3 (EU 2015/863) restricts ten substances including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and four phthalates. Applies to EEE placed on the EU market. Manufacturers must issue a Declaration of Conformity and maintain technical documentation for 10 years. Enforcement is by market surveillance authorities.

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