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The purpose of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) is to address the growth of waste generated by electronics. When electronic waste is disposed of there are varied risks to the environment and in turn nearby populations. Requirements regarding electronic waste will present ongoing challenges for a variety of operations in the European Union (RoHS is a EU Directive, specific to the EU).
RoHS focuses on ten hazardous substances in EEE:
Examples of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) are mobile phones, PC’s, Laptops, TV’s, kitchen equipment.
Companies that want to ensure RoHS compliance and reduce non-compliance risks, should be aware of the multi-dimensional aspects of the directive, given the focus on reducing exposure to hazardous substances as well as promoting safe disposal and even recycling of EEE.
Because RoHS is a EU Directive, individual member states are obligated to transpose the Directive into national law. RoHS applies to a variety of operators.
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