Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Testing Services
| How Stork helps with RoHS compliance Stork Materials Technology has testing programs in place to help clients comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS), which affects all products sold or used in the European Union. Stork laboratories in the U.S. and Europe have thoroughly researched and trained their staff in the complex methodologies required to test for RoHS compliance. What is RoHS?
Each homogeneous material within the appliance or component must be compliant with RoHS. A homogeneous materials is an item that cannot be mechanically disjointed into different materials. Metals, plastics, ceramics, etc., are examples of homogeneous materials; a printed circuit board is not. RoHS includes several exemptions, including spare parts and certain equipment upgrades placed on the market before July 1, 2006. There are also some materials exemptions, for example, copper alloys containing up to 4% lead are exempt, as are military arms and munitions. The experts at Stork laboratories around the country are conducting RoHS compliance testing programs for clients routinely. Stork has invested in the equipment and training necessary to provide accurate, precise results that report the total levels of restricted elements and compounds, and fully meet RoHS requirements. Meeting Standards |
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