RoHS
Directive (The Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical
and electronic equipment) came into force on July 1, 2006. This Directive bans
the placing on the EU market of new electrical and electronic equipment containing
more than agreed levels lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated
biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDEs) flame retardants. The
manufacturers need to understand the updated requirements of the RoHS Directive
to ensure that their products, and their components are comply to the allowable
concentration.
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