The purpose of the Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment is to reduce the quantity of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
WHO is affected by the RoHS Directive?
By means of an Internet-based Directives validity check, the "WHO" gateway will assess whether you, being a manufacturer, retailer or an importer, are among those actually affected by the RoHS Directive.
WHAT are the compulsory obligations according to the RoHS Directive?
The WHAT section is a digest of the Directive's subject matter. The requirements of RoHS - what needs to be done? - are presented in an apprehensible form. A classification according to product categories adds to the clear and consistent layout.
WHEN is the deadline for full compliance with the requirements of the RoHS Directive?
This section presents time limits for required measures to be taken and reports to be submitted.
How can I make sure that my product meets these requirements?
Strategies and measures aimed at the implementation of the Directive are provided in the form of check lists which need to be worked over to provide results in the form of improvement suggestions.
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