Chinese PCB Manufacturers are non-compliant with regards to RoHS

• Date: November 03, 2009

RoHS – Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive - This directive restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment. It is closely linked with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) 2002/96/EC which sets collection, recycling and recovery targets for electrical goods and is part of a legislative initiative to solve the problem of huge amounts of toxic e-waste. -