ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. It is a directive adopted by the European Union (EU) to restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The directive was first introduced in 2003 and has since been updated to include additional substances.

The purpose of ROHS is to protect human health and the environment by reducing the levels of hazardous substances in electronic products. It restricts the use of substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in electronic and electrical equipment.

Manufacturers and suppliers must ensure that their products comply with the ROHS directive before placing them on the market in the European Union. Compliance involves conducting tests, maintaining proper documentation, and labeling products accordingly. The directive has had a significant impact on the electronics industry, promoting the development and use of more environmentally friendly materials and processes.

All products from RB-Hardware are in compliance with ROHS regulations.