2026 RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Battery Compliance, Hazmat
RoHSGuide is the authoritative resource on RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Battery, and hazardous process materials. RoHSGuide explains how compliance, materials risk, and supplier …
RoHS Compliance FAQ
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of specific hazardous …
RoHS 10 Restricted Substances
Information Guide to RoHS & WEEE Compliance: Regulations, Exemptions, Certification, Initiatives.
RoHS 2 vs RoHS 3 (EU 2015/863) - RoHS Guide
RoHS 3 (EU Directive 2015/863) adds Category 11 (catch-all) products and adds four new restricted substances - all phthalates. The four phthalates are mainly used as insulation …
RoHS Compliance Steps to Certification
Guide to RoHS & WEEE Compliance: Regulations, Exemptions, Certification, Initiatives.
RoHS Worldwide: China RoHS, Japan RoHS, Korea RoHS, …
The EU RoHS Directive's comprehensive scope and enforcement remain unmatched. The U.S. lags with fragmented or voluntary systems, while China, EAEU, and South Korea approach EU …
2025 REACH Restricted Substances List (Annex XVII) - RoHS Guide
RoHs restricted substances are shown bolded: 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) 1,1-Dichloroethene 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 1,1,2-Trichloroethane 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 1,4 …
China ROHS vs EU RoHS Differences
The original China RoHS only impacted electronic information products (EIP); with China RoHS 2, electrical and electronic products (EEE) are impacted, similar to EU RoHS.
RoHS Testing Using XRF Analyzers
Testing for RoHS compliance involves screening, analytical, and destructive methods to detect restricted substances in EEE components. The choice depends on accuracy needs, cost, and …
RoHS Product Categories & Exemptions
Guide to RoHS & WEEE Compliance: Regulations, Exemptions, Certification, Initiatives.