What is RoHS ?
The RoHS Directive stands for "the restriction of the use of
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment". This Directive bans the placing on the EU market of new
electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed
levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium,
polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE)
flame retardants.
When did RoHS come into force ?
The RoHS Directive came into force on 1 July 2006. More
detail can be found at:
http://www.rohs.gov.ukAre Sunex products RoHS compliant ?
Our optical products on this site are deemed to be compliant in
accordance with the maximum allowable concentration values
issued by the EU Technical Adaptation Committee or by
relevant exemptions. However, RoHS compliance of non-optical
components (such as exchangers and shutters) are still be
reviewed. Please contact us
for the detailed status of each product.
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