RoHS Tests 2011/65/EU
Restriction of Hazardous Substances - Conformity tests to the directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
What is RoHS?
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is a European Union directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
History
Adopted in February 2003, came into force on July 1, 2006
Scope
Has become law in every EU member state
Link to WEEE
RoHS is closely linked to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) 2002/96/EC and is part of a legal initiative to solve the problem of large amounts of toxic electronic waste.
RoHS Development Process
RoHS Directive adopted
RoHS 1 came into force (6 substances)
RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) published
RoHS 3 - 4 phthalates added (10 substances)
RoHS continues
10 Restricted Hazardous Substances
RoHS is often referred to as the "lead-free directive" but restricts the use of the following 10 substances
Lead (Pb)
Maks. Limit: 0.1%Mercury (Hg)
Maks. Limit: 0.1%Cadmium (Cd)
Maks. Limit: 0.01%Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+)
Maks. Limit: 0.1%Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
Maks. Limit: 0.1%Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE)
Maks. Limit: 0.1%Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
Maks. Limit: 0.1%Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)
Maks. Limit: 0.1%Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
Maks. Limit: 0.1%Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
Maks. Limit: 0.1%Maximum Permitted Concentration
General (9 Substances)
0.1%
Cadmium (Cd)
0.01%
RoHS Advantages
Environmental Protection
Preventing the release of hazardous substances into the environment
Human Health
Reducing toxic substance exposure
Recycling
Safe recycling of electronic waste
EU Market
Legal entry into the European Union market
Products Covered by RoHS
Information Technology
- Computers
- Printers
- Modems
- Monitors
Consumer Electronics
- Smartphones
- Tablets
- TVs
- Sound Systems
White Goods
- Refrigerator
- Washing Machine
- Oven
- Dishwasher
Lighting
- LED Lamps
- Fixtures
- Ballasts
- Lighting Control
Electric Tools
- Drill
- Saw
- Grinder
- Chargers
Toys
- Electronic Toys
- Video Games
- Educational Kits
- RC Toys
RoHS Test Process
Product Analysis
Component analysis of the electrical/electronic equipment is performed
Sample Preparation
Critical components and materials are determined for testing
Laboratory Analysis
Substance analysis with methods such as XRF, ICP-OES
Reporting
RoHS conformity report and certification
Professional Laboratory for Your RoHS Tests
As Nexustest, we perform hazardous substance analysis in your electrical and electronic equipment and certify RoHS compliance.