RoHS Compliance

How Arena PLM Supports RoHS Compliance

• Tracking part compliance status including exemptions against multiple regulatory requirements.
• Documenting RoHS compliance evidence like certificates of compliance, material declarations (e.g., IPC-1752), part screening reports, and supplier audits.
• Enabling efficient Design for Environment (DfE) programs by putting relevant RoHS compliance information at the design engineer’s finger tips.
• Collaborating with supply chain partners to gather compliance data, manage part changes, and communicate phase-out information.
• Report on RoHS compliance by instantly generating a “compliance BOM” report of their product, for current as well as historic revisions.
• Implementing and documenting operational controls like ECO compliance impact analysis and closed-loop corrective actions for their Compliance Assurance System (CAS).
• Specific RoHS “jumpstart” services are also available to aid in configuration, data loading and end-user training. Additionally, Arena PLM can be easily integrated with existing ERP systems, providing the critical linkages between the product record and manufacturing planning functions.
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RoHS Compliance Documents & Articles

To help accelerate your RoHS learning curve so you can focus time and resources to deal with RoHS risks, we’ve assembled the following links to information on RoHS directives, RoHS guidance documents, and other selected articles. These cover a variety of topics including RoHS compliance enforcement, RoHS compliance reporting, the concept of “due diligence,” and the “Compliance Assurance System” (CAS).

RoHS Compliance Documents

• WEEE Directive [2002/96/EC]
  The WEEE directive provides the basis for the definition of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE), and outlines the 10 product categories that are covered. The products that are covered by RoHS follow the WEEE definition, with two categories exempt till 2010. [Source: Official Journal of the EU] (Source: Wikipedia.com)
• RoHS Directive [2002/95/EC]
  The RoHS directive provides the legal basis for member states to implement RoHS regulations, defines the “producer” and sets the enforcement date as 1 July 2006. [Source: Official Journal of the EU]
• FAQ on RoHS and WEEE .pdf (1.1MB)
  This FAQ provides a number of examples to use to determine whether or not a product (line) falls under the RoHS directive. It interprets concepts like “part of other equipment”, professional use, batteries, consumables, spare/repair parts and what constitutes “put on the market.” [Source: European Commission]
• DTI, RoHS Regulations, Government Guidance Notes [November 2005] .pdf (171KB)
  This document is an excellent guide on how the regulations are expected to be interpreted. It explains the concept of “homogeneous material,” compliance declaration, enforcement, and offences and penalties. [Source: UK Department of Trade and Industry]
• DTI, RoHS Enforcement Guidance Document [May 2006] .pdf (72KB)
  This document outlines how RoHS may be enforced, providing valuable insight into the type of controls that need to be put in place, and the type of evidence documentation that needs to be compiled. [Source: National Weights & Measure Laboratory, DTI]

RoHS Compliance Articles

• Conformity certificates will not satisfy RoHS legislation
  Article outlining the need to evaluate compliance evidence on the quality of the information and not blindly rely on conformity certificates. Demonstrating due diligence requires structured conformance assessment and proper documentation management. [Source: ElectronicsWeekly.com]
• Demonstrating compliance with the RoHS Directive
  This article provides an overview of the various levels and types of evidence that can be considered to demonstrate compliance as part of self declaration. It emphasizes that the evidence must reflect the activities undertaken to both determine and maintain compliance. [Source: ElectronicsWeekly.com].
• RoHS—More than just ticking a box
  The article provides one supplier’s practical insights into considerations around PCB transition to RoHS compliance. [Source: ElectronicsWeekly.com].
• Survey finds 83% of manufacturers at high or severe risk
  Survey finds 83% of manufacturers at high or severe risk of not being able to track, document and report on RoHS compliance.