Can you explain the major similarities and differences between the EU and China RoHS regulations?
How does California RoHS fit into this picture?
Are RoHS and WEEE part of existing ISO standards?
Where can I find more information on WEEE?
What is the status of Korea RoHS?
Please define "homogeneous" as it applies in RoHS.
What does HSPM stand for?
Is it possible for RoHS to evolve into one standard or will countries continue to create and/or maintain individual RoHS standards?
RoHS Scope
What are the compliance requirements for non-consumer goods manufacturers?
Does RoHS apply ONLY to electronic components?
When will the currently exempt categories in RoHS come into force?
Is Lead in glass exempt?
Since China has included medical devices to be compliant, what pressures are placed on the remaining geographic areas to follow the same requirements?
What types of compounds have PBB and PBBE?
Does the European concept of “primary function” exist or apply in the other regions?
RoHS Compliance and Enforcement
What is the most cost effective way to comply?
How does the risk based approach help when we are targeted for having just limited product testing?
For toys can we assume that EN71 compliance coupled with RoHS testing on high risk components plus DOC on low risk components will satisfy RoHS?
Can you give recommendations on resources for choosing solders, solderable finishes, and how to guarantee reliability with lead free solder?
What level of documentation is necessary to show compliance from the component supplier?
Can a manufacturer meet compliance with RoHS by providing EC customers a means to recycle its products, even if they might exceed concentration limits of products?
What questions should I ask / issues should I beware of when purchasing RoHS compliant products, components, materials and sub-assemblies?
Are there lists of RoHS compliant suppliers – is there a monitoring standard?
If a product in commerce is found to exceed the limits of EU RoHS, what are the sanctions?
How are EU enforcement bodies monitoring and enforcing the RoHS Directive?
RoHS Testing
Can you test complete units/devices or should you test individual components in the device?
What products are used most commonly to test for RoHS compliance?
Does a manufacturer have to require component testing in addition to testing the final product?
Do I have to use a certified EU laboratory to reach RoHS compliance?
Contact Us/Request
Additional Bureau Veritas Resources