Substances Regulated: Components are tested for the presence of Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent chromium (Hex-Cr), Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).

Maxium Substance Concentration Values:

• Up to 0.1% by weight (1,000ppm) in homogeneous materials for Pb, Hg, Hex-Cr, PBBs, and PBDEs
• Up to 0.01% by weight (100ppm) in homogenous materials for Cd.

Not Currently Covered Under Regulations:

• Batteries
• National Security or Military Equipment
• Products where electricity is not currently the main power source
• Products where electical or electronic components do not fulfill primary function

Acronyms:

• RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances
• WEEE: Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
• EU: European Union
• pB: Lead
• Cd: Cadmium
• Hg: Mercury
• Hex-Cr: Hexavalent chromium
• PBB: Polybrominated biphenyls
• PBDE: Polybrominated diphenyl ethers