RoHS restricts hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. For a label used on equipment within scope, review the relevant materials and requirements for the particular application. Directive 2011/65/EU as amended by (EU) 2015/863 covers ten substances.
Restricted substances and limits
| Substance | Maximum concentration (homogeneous material) |
|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | 0.1 % |
| Mercury (Hg) | 0.1 % |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 0.01 % |
| Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) | 0.1 % |
| PBB / PBDE | 0.1 % each |
| DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP | 0.1 % each |
Documentation and testing
- Supplier declarations — availability and scope of declarations depend on the selected face stock, adhesive, ink and other materials.
- Analytical testing — test methods and laboratory scope should be agreed for the substances and materials to be assessed.
- Documentation — review each report for the tested sample, materials and substances. A report for one sample does not automatically cover a different construction.
Please tell us your RoHS documentation and testing requirements at the quotation stage. We will review the selected construction, available supplier documents and any third-party testing needed, then confirm the applicable scope, cost and lead time.
Typical RoHS-scope label applications
- Battery and power-cell labels
- Rating plates, asset and serial-number labels on equipment
- Cable and component marking
- Labels supplied to EU-bound electronics assemblers
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