What is REACH and RoHS?

The main difference between RoHS and REACH is that RoHS bans substances that are present in electronics and is specific to the aforementioned 6 hazardous materials. REACH, however, pertains to all chemicals including those used to make a product. This can include materials, solvents, paints, chemicals, and more.

What is the current RoHS standard?

Directive 2011/65/EU (“RoHS 2”) is the current version of the RoHS directive, that replaced the initial Directive 2002/95/EC (“RoHS 1”).

What rohs3 compliant?

RoHS 3 (EU 2015/863) expands the list of prohibited substances from six to ten by adding four new types of phthalates. This directive has been adopted by the EU legislature and came into full force on the 22nd of July 2019 with a special provision for medical devices until 2021 (see below for details).

How do you get a REACH certification?

  1. To officially become REACH regulation compliant, your product information must be submitted to the European Chemical Agency (ECHA).
  2. REACH reporting puts the burden of identification of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC’s) within the supply chain on the producer or retailer.

What does RoHS mean?

Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS)

What is RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC?

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC. RoHS, also known as Lead-Free, stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products.

What is the Didi Directive 2002/95/EC on hazardous materials?

DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003

What is the difference between the EU RoHS and EWRA?

This law prohibits the sale of electronic devices after 1 January 2007, that are prohibited from being sold under the EU RoHS directive, but across a much narrower scope that includes LCDs, CRTs, and the like and only covers the four heavy metals restricted by RoHS. EWRA also has a restricted material disclosure requirement.

What is the Commission decision of 13 October 2005?

^ “COMMISSION DECISION : 13 October 2005 : amending for the purposes of adapting to the technical progress the Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment”. Official Journal of the European Union.