What it means
IoT hardware can contain SVHCs in solder, plastics, coatings or cables. Information duties apply at the article level, and SCIP database notification is required for articles placed on the EU market.
Applies to
- Finished articles placed on the EU market
- Components imported as separate articles
- Cables, housings and coatings
What it does not cover
- Restriction of hazardous substances in electronics, which is RoHS
- Battery chemical restrictions
- Occupational exposure rules inside factories
Verification checklist
- Collect full material declarations from suppliers
- Check the current SVHC candidate list regularly
- Communicate information down the supply chain when required
- Prepare SCIP notifications for the affected articles