RoHSGuide is the authoritative resource on RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Battery, and hazardous process materials. RoHSGuide explains how compliance, materials risk, and supplier assurance shape …

RoHS 3 (EU 2015/863) 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 …

RoHS Restricted Substances (6 + 4) RoHS specifies maximum levels by weight for the following 10 restricted materials. The first six applied to the original RoHS while the last four were added under …

RoHS-Impacted Product Categories The RoHS Directive applies to products in Categories 1 thru 11 (as per Schedule 1 of the WEEE Directive). RoHS also applies to all wires, cables, and associated …

RoHS Compliance FAQ What is RoHS? 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 …

Guide to RoHS & WEEE Compliance: Regulations, Exemptions, Certification, Initiatives.

The following is the 2025 updated list of REACH restricted compounds and substances, not to be confused with the larger SVHC list of 240+ substances that are not yet restricted. RoHs restricted …

RoHS Testing Methods Robust testing methods and clear output documents are critical to ensuring RoHS compliance. For manufacturers, importers, and distributors, testing verifies compliance, while …

RoHS Initiatives Worldwide The EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) is a cornerstone of environmental regulation—since its 2011 update, restricting 10 substances in EEE to protect human health and the …

RoHS Annex III Lead Exemptions 2025-2027 Detailed overview of the changes and new additions to the RoHS Annex III lead exemptions for the period of 2025-2027, based on current regulatory …