Home / Certifications / Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Environmental and materials

Restriction of Hazardous Substances

Restricts lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium and certain phthalates in electrical and electronic equipment sold in the EU.

CodeRoHS
RegionEuropean Union and aligned markets
TypeMandatory in scope
Issued byManufacturer declaration under EU Directive 2011/65/EU
Last verified2026-10-10
Quick answerCertification · last verified 2026-10-10

Restricts lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium and certain phthalates in electrical and electronic equipment sold in the EU. Status: Mandatory in scope. Issued or recognised by Manufacturer declaration under EU Directive 2011/65/EU.

CodeRoHS
RegionEuropean Union and aligned markets
TypeMandatory in scope
Issued byManufacturer declaration under EU Directive 2011/65/EU
GroupEnvironmental and materials
Last verified2026-10-10
How to cite this pageIoT Atlas. "Restriction of Hazardous Substances". https://hi-spark.net/certification/rohs.html Last verified 2026-10-10.

What it means

RoHS compliance is shown through a technical file, supplier declarations and material test reports rather than a product mark. Many other markets have adopted similar restrictions, sometimes with different substance lists.

Applies to

  • Electrical and electronic equipment in the ten RoHS categories
  • Components and sub-assemblies placed on the market
  • Cables, power supplies and accessories sold with the device

What it does not cover

  • Batteries, which have their own regulation
  • Packaging, which is covered by packaging rules
  • Product safety or radio performance

Verification checklist

  • Collect supplier declarations and material test reports
  • Assess homogeneous material levels rather than the finished product
  • Keep evidence for every part number in the bill of materials
  • Refresh evidence when a supplier changes a material or process

Related certifications