What is the current EU RoHS Directive?

What is the current EU RoHS Directive?

RoHS is the EU directive that regulates the ‘Restriction of Hazardous Substances’ in electrical and electronic equipment. Directive 2011/65/EU (“RoHS 2”) is the current version of the RoHS directive, that replaced the initial Directive 2002/95/EC (“RoHS 1”).

Is RoHS mandatory in Europe?

As of 22 July, RoHS is also a compulsory part of the CE declaration. Without CE and RoHS, corresponding products may no longer be sold in the EU (and countries that are adapting to the EU-Directive). An exception is spare parts and parts, which are used for repair.

When did RoHS become part of CE?

2011/65/
The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU is part of the CE marking procedure. By affixing the CE marking in accordance with the RoHS Directive, the manufacturer or importer confirms that his electrical or electronic equipment (including the underlying components) is free of hazardous substances.

Is RoHS 2 still valid?

The scope of the original RoHS was expanded to cover all electrical/electronic equipment, cables, and spare parts with compliance required by July 22, 2019 or sooner depending on product category. RoHS 2 is also a CE-marking directive, with RoHS compliance now being required for CE marking of products.

What does RoHS mean?

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

Who enforces RoHS?

RoHS 2 attempts to address this issue by requiring the aforementioned CE mark whose use is policed by the Trading Standards enforcement agency. It states that the only permitted indication of RoHS compliance is the CE mark.

Does CE mark mean RoHS compliance?

A CE mark does not negate the requirement for a declaration of conformity (DOC) under EU RoHS. A DOC is required for all products in scope of CE marking laws and must include the harmonized standards used to meet the requirements of the respective laws.

Is RoHS and CE the same?

The RoHS Directive is a CE marking Directive. This means that equipment within its scope must carry a CE marking if it is offered for sale or placed on the market in the EU. The CE marking is applied by the manufacturer (or Authorized Representative, if mandated) on the product.

Does CE Mark require RoHS?

Is there a RoHS 4?

EU added 4 new substances to the ROHS substances of very high concern list, also now referred to as ROHS 3 or EU directive 2015/863. The new substances that are added are: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)

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