Rohs

一、core purpose
Restrict the use of harmful substances in electronic and electrical equipment, reduce the harm to the environment and human health caused by equipment waste, and promote green production and recycling in the electronic and electrical industry.
二、Hazardous substances under control and their limits
Initially, RoHS controlled 6 hazardous substances, but later RoHS 2.0 and subsequent revisions added 4 phthalates. Currently, the mainstream controlled substances are 10,
And strict limits have been set for the content of each substance in homogeneous materials:
lead（Pb）：≤0.1%
mercury（Hg）：≤0.1%
cadmium（Cd）：≤0.01%
hexavalent chromium（Cr??）：≤0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls（PBB）：≤0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers（PBDE）：≤0.1%
Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate（DEHP）：≤0.1%
Benzyl butyl phthalate（BBP）：≤0.1%
Dibutyl phthalate（DBP）：≤0.1%
Diisobutyl phthalate（DIBP）：≤0.1%
三、Scope of application
RoHS The directive applies to electronic and electrical equipment placed on the EU market and covers a wide range, including:
Large household appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, etc.)
Small household appliances (microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, etc.)
Information technology equipment (computers, mobile phones, printers, etc.)
Consumer electronics (TV, audio, etc.)
Lighting equipment (LED lights, fluorescent lights, etc.)
Electric tools, toys, medical equipment (partially), etc
四、Certification significance
Market entry threshold: In order for the product to enter the EU market, it must comply with RoHS requirements, otherwise it will be prohibited from sale.
Environmental Protection and Health: Reduce the release of harmful substances in production, use, and disposal processes, protect the ecological environment and human health.
Enhancing corporate competitiveness: Products that comply with RoHS standards are more likely to gain global market recognition, reflecting corporate social responsibility.