RoHS Compliance Definition
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, is a product-level compliance regulation that restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products (EEE) and originated in the European Union. All applicable products in the EU after July 1, 2006, must adhere to RoHS compliance. Products that are RoHS compliant do not exceed the allowable amounts of the following restricted materials: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), with some limited exemptions. The restricted materials are hazardous to the environment and create occupational exposure risks during manufacturing and recycling.
This directive affects manufacturers, their authorized representatives, importers, and distributors of products including household appliances, computers, consumer electronics, power tools, toys, and more.
Synergizing PLM and QMS for Strategic RoHS Compliance and Enhanced Product Integrity
Both PLM and QMS help organizations achieve RoHS compliance by allowing them to systematically manage product data, control quality processes, and ensure that products are free of restricted substances, lowering the risk of regulatory violations and improving product safety and sustainability.