The European Union has reacted to the problem of waste electrical and electronic equipment by enacting the following directive: Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment – WEEE (2012/19/EU) and Restriction on use of Hazardous Substances – latest revision “RoHS 3” (EU Directive 2015/863)
EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) – As of July 1, 2019 RoHS 3 – (EU Directive 2015/863)
Summary
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) “RoHS 3” (EU Directive 2015/863) adds Category 11 (catch-all) products and adds four new restricted substances – all phthalates. The four phthalates are mainly used as insulation plasticizers, and are on the REACH list of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern). The expanded list for RoHS 3 is thus as follows:
Cadmium (0.01 %)
Lead (0.1 %)
Mercury (0.1 %)
Hexavalent chromium (0.1 %)
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0.1 %)
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) (0.1 %)
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (0.1 %)
Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) (0.1 %)
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (0.1 %)
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (0.1 %)
Category 11 products include all other electronic and electrical equipment not covered under the other categories. Included are 2-wheeled vehicles, electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes, cannabis vaporizers and vape pens. Also included are electrical cables that are less than 250V working voltage.
EEE Falling within Categories 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, and 10 of the WEEE regulations, Annex IA, are covered under the scope of RoHS regulations. Categories include:
- Large household appliances
- Small household appliances
- IT and telecommunications equipment
- Consumer equipment
- Lighting equipment
- Electrical and electronic tools (with the exception of large-scale stationary industrial tools)
- Toys, leisure and sports equipment
- Medical devices (with the exception of all implanted and infected products.
- Monitoring and control instruments
- Automatic dispensers
The question over applicability of RoHS legislation for a MAC Valves customer’s product must be considered and determined by the customer. MAC Valves will also develop new RoHS compliant products consistent with the industry trends. If a customer requires RoHS compliance for its products then they must purchase a suitable RoHS compliant product for use. If you need a statement of compliance or have a question regarding RoHS or WEEE compliance, please consult our factory.