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Differences between EU RoHS and China
RoHS law
The scope of China RoHS law was developed as a reaction to EU RoHS directive while many product types in the scope of EU RoHS are not within the scope of China RoHS
The scope of China RoHS law was developed as a reaction to EU RoHS directive while many product types in the scope of EU RoHS are not within the scope of China RoHS Electronic radar product, electronic telecommunications product, broadcast and tv product, computer product, household electronic product, electronic measuring instrument, special electronic apparatus, electronic component, electronic applications equipment, electronic raw material etc and packaging materials are in China RoHS scope, while toys are not in
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 16 Apr 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Unlike the EU RoHS Directive which lists categories of exempted products, the China RoHS law lists out products to be covered.
The covered products are identified by Chinese Ministry of Information Industry (MII), MII does not either plan to translate the initial list of electronic information (EI) products into English, or establish any formal administrative process for clarifying questions regarding covered products.
Raw materials and components are covered in the range of China Administration Measures, while only finished electric and electronic equipments are covered in EU RoHS.
Furthermore the China RoHS law requires marking standards for all products that are identified in the catalogue.
The marks must be on the products from 1 March 2007.
There are three marks required: A label defines whether or not the products contain any of the six hazardous substances.
It is only required if they are present in.
A table, in the product documentation, must identifies which hazardous substances are contained and in component(s) they are present in.
Packaging material must be disclosed on the outside package.
The concept of 'Put on the market' is different from EU RoHS directive in China, from 1 March 2007 all products from the docks to retail shelves must be compliant.
Manufacturers and retailers worldwide who have to certify their products by EU RoHS Directive and/or China RoHS law can find in SGS electrical and electronics division a competitive partner for RoHS Service worldwide.
SGS says it is the leading provider of RoHS analysis and RoHS certification.
To provide this service, SGS Electrical and Electronics Division has 24 laboratories worldwide and 1000 specialists in this field.
SGS RoHS services can be obtained individually or combined according to the need of the customer. Request free introductory details about products from SGS ...
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