The RoHS (Restriction of use of Hazardous Substances)
legislation covers the restriction of lead and other potentially
hazardous substances used in electrical and electronic equipment. Known as Directive 2002/95/EC, it is enforced throughout the EU since 1st July 2006 . Its purpose is very clear – to restrict the use of six substances within electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), thereby contributing to the protection of human health and the environment.
For many electronics manufacturers, this is a considerable environmental challenge.
Manufacturers who owns the brand under which the product is distributed, or persons who authorizes another original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to produce the product on their behalf can expand their market qualifications to compete in regulated areas that require RoHS compliance.
At a first step we will certify only homogenous material and electrical components. Once certified, a commitment that the product sold on the market is identical with the certified product and is produced by same production process and same constituents is required.
RoHS conformity is required for Europe, China, Korea, Japan, California etc.
The SGS RoHS Certification Program is aimed at helping producers meet the strict requirements of RoHS compliance and RoHS standard (EU RoHS and China RoHS) and where necessary, take corrective actions to meet the maximum concentration of substances allowed.
The SGS RoHS Certification Program is a single product certification which can be extended for certification of a product series, as long as the range of products are produced using the same raw materials, the management system has a similar function and the “basic design” has not changed significantly. The RoHS certificate (RoHS label or RoHS mark) is valid for 5 years.