RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)—Directive 2002/95/EU
1. lead (Pb)
2. mercury (Hg)
3. cadmium (Cd)
4. six valency chromium (chromium VI or Cr6+)
5. polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
6. polybrominated diphenol-ester (PBDE)
PBB and PBDE may be used as additional combustion inhibitors in the production of plastics.
This Directive restricts the use of lead and other potentially hazardous substances in electro-technical and electronic equipment. On July 1, 2006, the Directive 2002/95/EU came into force for the entire territory of the European Community. Its aim is to restrict the use of six main hazardous substances in electric and electronic equipment and to ensure the required level of protection for people’s health and environment.
Directive RoHS establishes precise limits for the permissible levels, which are strictly to be observed.
Directive RoHS is valid for the following types of goods: domestic appliances, TV and IT equipment, consumer electronic equipment, lighting fittings, electric instruments, toys, leisure goods and sports goods, vending machines and incandescing lamps.
