Differences between EU RoHS and China RoHS – Supplier Help Center

China RoHS

EU RoHS

Scope

Listed electronic and electrical products

All electronic and electrical products except those that are exempt

Substances

6 original RoHS restricted substances:

Lead
Mercury
Cadmium
Hexavalent Chromium
Polybrominated Biphenyls
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers

6 original RoHS restricted substances + 4 new phthalates added in 2015

Lead
Mercury
Cadmium
Hexavalent Chromium
Polybrominated Biphenyls
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Butyl benzyl phthalate
Dibutyl phthalate
Diisobutyl phthalate

Marking Requirements

Potentially a China RoHS mark; Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) table; the content and names of hazardous substances need to be disclosed in product instructions

CE Mark

For additional information on the EU RoHS Directive, download a copy of Assent's eBook The EU RoHS Directive: Your Guide to Compliance.

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