APPLICATION 01
Electronic assemblies
Connect solder, component and board evidence to a controlled bill of materials.
EUROPEAN UNION & EEA / RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES
Know your materials.
Support your compliance.
Build a documented approach to EU restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, connecting material evidence, applicable exemptions and product conformity documentation with the design you actually manufacture.
Product assessment · Documentation · Coordination
RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES
European Union & EEA
RoHS
SERVICE AT A GLANCERoHSEuropean Union & EEA
YOUR MARKETEuropean Union & EEA
YOUR FOCUSRestricted substances
OUR APPROACHConnected compliance support
FROM THE DETAILSTo the
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
Built around your product.
Focused on your next market.
Focused on your next market.
01 / THE BIG PICTURE
Understand the requirements.
See the opportunity.
RoHS addresses hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment placed on the European market. It restricts ten substances, including certain heavy metals, flame retardants and phthalates. Applicability depends on the equipment, exclusions and any precisely defined exemption used by the manufacturer.
A useful RoHS assessment follows the product down to its constituent materials. A test report for one plastic enclosure cannot represent every solder joint, cable and coating in a finished appliance. The objective is a defensible evidence trail linking the marketed model to controlled components and suppliers.
Explore the requirements02 / WHERE IT APPLIES
Different products.
A shared focus on compliance.
Start with your product’s intended use and category. Here are some of the applications covered in this service.
APPLICATION 02
Cables and connectors
Review insulation, metallic finishes and individual material declarations.
APPLICATION 03
Electrical appliances
Combine purchased-part evidence with the finished equipment file.
These are examples. The applicable route depends on your product specifications and target market.
03 / THE PATH FORWARD
From assessment
to your next market.
Move from the first assessment to a documented compliance plan, with clear responsibilities and evidence for your product.
Define scope
Confirm equipment category and applicable exclusions.
Map materials
Identify suppliers, materials and evidence gaps.
Assess evidence
Resolve testing needs and exemption conditions.
Control changes
Maintain the conformity file as production evolves.
One connected workflow, with your product at the center.
Create your product brief04 / EXPLORE THE DETAILS
Your requirements.
The details, made clear.
Open a topic for guidance on scope, requirements, documentation and practical considerations.
6 topics in this guide
CHAPTER 01Establish the equipment scopeBegin with intended function, electrical dependency and the product category. Check exclusions against the actual design and use…
Begin with intended function, electrical dependency and the product category. Check exclusions against the actual design and use case; a supplier calling a part industrial does not establish an exclusion. Record why the equipment is covered and which dates or special provisions affect it.
- Identify finished equipment, accessories and replacement parts separately.
CHAPTER 02Map substances to materialsRestrictions operate at homogeneous-material level, rather than as an average across a complete product. Build a material map…
Restrictions operate at homogeneous-material level, rather than as an average across a complete product. Build a material map that separates coatings, plastics, solder and other distinguishable materials. This gives procurement and testing teams a shared basis for deciding where evidence is strongest and where gaps remain.
- Match declarations to component codes and material revisions.
CHAPTER 03Choose proportionate evidenceSupplier declarations, material specifications and analytical reports serve different purposes. Review their scope before…
Supplier declarations, material specifications and analytical reports serve different purposes. Review their scope before commissioning additional tests. Target uncertainty such as undocumented plating, flexible plastics or changed solder composition, and agree sample preparation with the laboratory so the result answers the actual material question.
- Retain report identifiers, tested samples and supplier correspondence together.
CHAPTER 04Manage application-specific exemptionsRoHS exemptions are limited to defined applications and can change over time. Check the applicable annex, wording, product…
RoHS exemptions are limited to defined applications and can change over time. Check the applicable annex, wording, product category and current status. A request for a new exemption does not itself permit use of a restricted substance while that application is under consideration.
- Maintain an exemption register with a named review owner.
CHAPTER 05Connect evidence to conformity documentsFor covered equipment, RoHS forms part of the EU conformity documentation and CE-marking assessment. Organise the technical file…
For covered equipment, RoHS forms part of the EU conformity documentation and CE-marking assessment. Organise the technical file around product identity, material evidence and the reasoning supporting compliance. A commercial laboratory certificate is supporting evidence; it does not transfer the manufacturer’s responsibility.
- Reconcile model names across reports, declarations and product labels.
CHAPTER 06Keep procurement changes visibleIntroduce a review point before substituting resins, finishes, cable compounds or electronic components. An equivalent electrical…
Introduce a review point before substituting resins, finishes, cable compounds or electronic components. An equivalent electrical rating does not establish equivalent chemical composition. A simple change record should identify the affected material, previous evidence, replacement evidence and the person accepting the update.
- Review exemption changes alongside supplier and design changes.
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Official sources & further reading
European Commission: RoHS Directive European Commission: RoHS exemptions EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EURequirements vary by product, intended use and market. Confirm the applicable standards and current regulatory route before proceeding.
05 / A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Your questions.
Our starting points.
Practical answers to common questions about RoHS.
01Is a RoHS test report a complete approval?
No. It covers the tested sample and stated methods. The manufacturer still needs evidence for the finished equipment and its applicable obligations.
02Does RoHS replace REACH?
No. They address different chemical requirements and can apply to the same product.
03Must every material be laboratory tested?
The evidence strategy should reflect material risk and available documentation; one universal testing package is rarely a useful starting point.
04Can an old exemption still be used?
Check its current status and exact conditions. Printed expiry dates alone may not explain a pending renewal or transition.
KEEP YOUR POSSIBILITIES OPEN
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LET’S PLAN WHAT’S NEXT
Your product.
A world of potential.
Turn your product details and ambitions into a clear starting point.
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