RoHS/WEEE Regulations
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) 2002/95/EC was adopted in February 2003 by the European Union. The RoHS directive takes effect on July 1, 2006, but is not a law; it is simply a directive. This directive restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment. It is closely linked with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) 2002/96/EC which sets collection, recycling and recovery targets for electrical goods and is part of a legislative initiative to solve the problem of huge amounts of toxic e-waste.
Each European Union member state will adopt its own enforcement and implementation policies using the directive as a guide. Therefore, there could be as many different versions of the law as there are states in the EU. > Read the Full RoHS Explanation
- Unraveling the mystery of RoHS exemptions
The European Union (EU) unfortunately offers no precise guidance or tidy procedures to follow, and no official will say an exemption is granted or denied. So how do you get an exemption? - > Read Full Article
- Other RoHS Green Initiatives
Your business may not escape RoHS compliance just because your products don't sell in the EU. Here is a list of countries that are working on their own version of RoHS. - > Read Full Article
- Solder Database
ELFNET has collaborated with COST 531 to deliver a much-needed database of physical and mechanical properties for the new Tin-Silver-Copper (SnAgCu) lead-free solder alloys.
