What is it ROHS?
The ROHS directive is often referred to as “Lead-Free” legislation.
This is not a very accurate nickname, because it extends to other
pollutants as well. The proper definition for ROHS is:
Directive 2002/95/EC
“The restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment”
And it applies to the following substances:
· Lead
· Mercury
· Cadmium
· Hexavalent Chromium
· PBB
· PDBE
In order to comply with the EU ROHS legislation all of these
substances must either be removed, or must be reduced to within maximum
permitted concentrations, in any products containing electrical or
electronic components that will be sold within the European Union.