ROHS

RoHS stands for “Restriction of Hazardous Substances.” It is a directive adopted by the European Union (EU) in 2003 and subsequently revised, with the most recent version being RoHS 3, which came into effect on July 22, 2019. The purpose of RoHS is to restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) to protect human health and the environment.

The substances restricted under RoHS include:

1. Lead (Pb)
2. Mercury (Hg)
3. Cadmium (Cd)
4. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+)
5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)

These substances are known to have adverse effects on human health and the environment, such as causing cancer, reproductive issues, and polluting soil and water when improperly disposed of.

RoHS compliance requires manufacturers to ensure that their products and components do not exceed the maximum allowable concentrations of these restricted substances. Compliance is typically demonstrated through testing and certification processes.

RoHS compliance is not only mandatory for products sold in the European Union but also impacts manufacturers worldwide who wish to sell their products in the EU market. Many countries outside the EU have also adopted similar regulations or directives modeled after RoHS.

In addition to RoHS, there are other regulations and directives related to hazardous substances in electronics, such as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) in the European Union and similar regulations in other regions.

RoHS plays a crucial role in promoting the use of safer and more environmentally friendly materials in electronic products, contributing to sustainable manufacturing and consumption practices. Joindisplay’s all products are followed the RoHS compliance.