RoHS Directive (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances) became law in the European Union countries in February 2003. Product Compliance was required by July 2006. The purpose of the RoHS Directive is the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances and to reduce the waste management problems linked to substances likely to pose risks to health and the environment. The RoHS Directive specifically addresses the reduction of use and ultimate banning of the following substances:

Cadmium
Hexavalent Chromium
Lead
Mercury
PBBs (Polybrominated biphenyls)
PBDEs (Polybrominated diphenyl ether)

The links below will take you to the roadmaps and product status for our Principals who have information on their web sites regarding Reduction of Hazardous Waste in Compliance with the European Directive 2002/95/EC.

Amphenol Audio Products

Anderson Power Products

Belfuse

Cinch Connectors

Cool Polymers

Cooper Bussmann Magnum

ERNI Electronics

GrafTech

MtronPTI

Schlegel

Signal

Tianma Microelectronics

Radiall