Introduction
What are the WEEE and RoHS Directives?
How will the Directives affect my company?
Actions for complying with WEEE
Restrictions Exemptions and Dates
Where do RoHS Materials Occur?
Lead
Cadmium
Mercury
Hexavalent chrome
Certain brominated flame retardants
Interactive Examples
Testing for RoHS compliance
Alternatives to RoHS materials
Lead
Mercury
Cadmium
Hexavalent chrome
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers and polybrominated biphenyls
Summary
Reporting RoHS compliance
Supply chain compliance
Producers actions
Suppliers actions
RoHS documentation
Lead Free
How do I raise awareness?
Tools resources and further information
Site map
Actions for complying with RoHS / Practical Action for RoHS


Practical Action for RoHS

1.

Identify which of your components or products are subject to the RoHS Directive. Use this flowchart.

2.

Identify which components or assemblies may contain RoHS proscribed materials.

3.

Issue materials declaration forms, such as this, to suppliers of components and materials.

4.

Develop a policy on testing for RoHS. Do you need to test? What testing techniques will you use?

5.

Source RoHS compliant components were appropriate. Ensure that part numbers allow identification, that separate storage is available, and that there are no technical, quality or performance incompatibilities.

6.

Retain a portfolio of evidence for each product.

7.

Communicate your actions to your customers.