The EU RoHS-directive (2002/957EC) restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. From July 1, 2006 the RoHS directive restricts the use of the following substances:
With the help of SGS Fimko's screening service the concentration values of hazardous substances is clarified without breaking the product, components or material.
SGS Fimko's RoHS screening services can be used e.g. in following situations:
In all product development stages
We can evaluate the accuracy of components, material and RoHS documentation in combination with EMC and safety testing
Separately ordered we can carry out quality management testing on the products or components and material in production in our laboratory or in the premises or warehouse of the company.
Advantages of the screening service
Fast (turnover time normally 2 week)
You will receive reliable information about the concentration values of hazardous substances (in borderline cases we recommend laboratory analyses, the turnover time of which is also short, approximately 2-3 weeks)
With the help of the statement you can require that the component supplier makes changes in his product
In addition to information about the hazardous substances according to the RoHS directive, you will receive information about other hazardous substances
Trustworthiness, SGS is the leading RoHS testing house in the world.
Our other RoHS services
Laboratory analysis
RoHS Statement of Conformity in order to verify that the product complies with the RoHS requirements "WEEE (Waste of electrical and electronic equipment) and RoHS directive seminars tailored for the company in question
SGS Fimko Ltd offers a new service to publish - on an internet centralised public database - the test results for RoHS substances present in materials and components used in electrotechnical products. Tests are performed according to the latest international standards (IEC 62321). The HS Reporting Service will save industry resources and will help authorities by:
A test report in the format defined by the IEC 62321 standard issued by a globally recognised IECEE CB - RoHS laboratory
Reliable test results based on a controlled network of independent laboratories & NCBs
Online access to the IECEE reports
A tool for the industry to verify and demonstrate the level of HS in electrical products
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