Currently the only standard is EN IEC 63000:2018 (based on IEC 63000:2016 superseded EN 50581:2012), a risk based method to reduce the amount of test data required (Harmonised Standards list for RoHS2, OJEU C363/6).

Jun 29, 2021 · RoHS 1, also known as Directive 2002/95/EU, was published in 2002. Its scope was pretty simple: it restricted the use of the first six hazardous substances mentioned earlier. In addition, it required that all applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006, must pass the RoHS compliance.

Dec 7, 2023 · In 2017, the Commission adopted a adjusting the scope of the RoHS Directive. The RoHS Directive aims to prevent the risks posed to human health and the environment related to the management of electronic and electrical waste. It does this by restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in EEE that can be substituted by safer alternatives.

Directive 2011/65/EU was published in 2011 by the EU, which is known as RoHS-Recast or RoHS 2. RoHS 2 includes a CE-marking directive, with RoHS compliance now being required for CE marking of products. RoHS 2 also added Categories 8 and 9, and has additional compliance recordkeeping requirements. Directive 2015/863 is known as RoHS 3.

Sep 15, 2024 · In 2011, the original directive was superseded by Directive 2011/65/EU, known as RoHS 2 or RoHS Recast. RoHS 2 created additional categories of EEE subject to regulation and created new compliance requirements for manufacturers and importers. Why Was RoHS 2 …

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 plasticizers, and are on the REACH list of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern).

Mar 22, 2023 · RoHS 2 (Restriction of Hazardous Substances 2) is a European Union (EU) directive 2011/65/EU which restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).

Jan 8, 2016 · EU RoHS 2 refers to Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). It replaced the first EU RoHS directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS 1) and entered into force on 21 July 2011.

Products that comply with the RoHS_6 substance standard (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, PBDE) have a “G” mark. Produce that comply with the RoHS_10 substance standard have an “H” mark. Some products already comply with the 10 substance standards even if they are marked “G” above.

Please download the new RoHS2 Directive officially titled: Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Here is the link: