RoHS Exemptions expire on July 21—are you ready?
RoHS Compliance Testing is standard procedure for most companies dealing in the production or distribution of electrical and electronic component equipment.
The European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) restricts the use of hazardous chemicals in electrical and electronic products for human and environmental protection. RoHS restricts the use of these ten hazardous chemicals/chemical classes (PBDE’s and PBB’s include several chemicals each):
- Lead (Pb)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)
- Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
- Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
- Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)
- Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
- Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
RoHS has set maximum concentration values for each of these restricted substances at 0.1%, except for cadmium with a limit of 0.01%.
Prepare for upcoming RoHS exemption expirations
On July 21, 2021, exemptions to the RoHS “Directive (EU) 2015/863” for medical devices will expire. This could mean additional testing to ensure you do not lose European market access.
Element helps customers ensure RoHS compliance by performing quick, reliable testing of component materials to verify levels of the restricted substances. Our scientists thoroughly document all RoHS testing results for our customers' records. We can provide a smooth path to market for your medical devices and consumer electronics.
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