What is RoHS Certification?
RoHS certification, short for Restriction of Hazardous Substances certification, is a compliance standard that restricts the use of certain hazardous materials in electrical and electronic products. The RoHS directive aims to reduce the environmental impact of electronic waste by limiting the use of substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) in electronic and electrical equipment.
Products that comply with RoHS regulations are certified as RoHS compliant. Manufacturers must ensure that their products meet RoHS requirements and are free from restricted substances. RoHS certification is often a legal requirement for selling electronic products in certain markets, including the European Union (EU), and is indicated by the RoHS compliance mark.