RoHS rules utilization of dangerous substances

The European directive RoHS (“Restriction of Hazardous Substances“) limits the utilization of six dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. This also affects parts and components. If the equipment contains lead, mercury, hexavalent chrome, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) or cadmium, then, as of July 1, 2006, it must not be put on the European market. In the past, the six named substances had many uses – as soldering metals, in corrosion prevention and surface coating, or as flame retardants. To replace them and to change the internal processes represents a demanding challenge.

Manufacturers or retailers are obliged to prove RoHS conformity. [more...]

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K&L offer

Concerning RoHS, K&L informs about the rules and obligations as well as about the application of exemptions. We offer to our customers a management system for the implementation in the supply chain, product development and manufacturing process. Included are RoHS assessment and certification through a partner company.