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 EFUP (Environmentally Friendly Use Period) label, Hazardous Substances table, the location and names of the hazardous substances need to be disclosed in the product documentation or as an insert with the product.

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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