The European Parliament and the European Commission published in their Official Journal on 13 February 2003 the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (hereinafter referred to as the WEEE Directive) and the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electro-pneumatic Equipment Directive (hereinafter referred to as the RoHS Directive). -- -- -- < a href = "http://www.globalgd.com/" > < strong > CE certification body < / strong > < / a > < / div >
List of products managed by RoHS and WEEE:
1. Large household appliances
Large refrigeration appliances, refrigerators, freezers, other large appliances for food refrigeration, fresh-keeping and storage, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, rice cookers, electric stoves, electric heating plates, microwave ovens, other large appliances for food cooking and processing, electric heaters, electric heaters, other large appliances for heating rooms, beds and chairs, electric fans, air conditioning appliances, other blowers Ventilation and air conditioning equipment
2. Small household appliances
Vacuum cleaners, carpet sweepers, other cleaning utensils, utensils for sewing, knitting and other fabric processing, irons and clothes ironing, pressing and other clothing care utensils, toasters, electric frying pans, grinders, coffee makers and equipment for opening or sealing containers or packages, electric knives, hair cutting, blowing, brushing teeth, shaving, massage and other body care utensils, electric clocks, electronics Watches and other devices for measuring, displaying, or recording time, electronic scales
3. Information and communication equipment
Central data processors, personal computers, printers, photocopying equipment, electrical and electronic typewriters, desktop and pocket calculators, other products and equipment for the collection, storage, processing, display or transmission of information by electronic means; User terminals and systems; Fax machine; The telegraph; Telephone; Pay phone; Cordless telephone; Mobile phones; Response system; A product or device that transmits sound, images, or other information by electrical information
4. Consumer Products
Radio, television, video; Tape recorder; High fidelity recorder; Tapping and discharging machine; Musical Instruments; Other products or devices that record or reproduce sound or images
5. Lighting
Fluorescent lamps (except household lighting equipment); Straight fluorescent lamp; Compact fluorescent lamps; High brightness discharge lamps, including pressure sodium lamps and metal halogen lamps; Low pressure sodium lamp; Other lighting devices used to propagate or control light (other than filament bulbs)
6. Electrical and Electronic tools
An electric drill; A chainsaw; Sewing machine; Equipment for turning, milling, sanding, grinding, sawing, cutting, shearing, drilling, punching, folding, bending or similar processing of wood, metal or other materials; Tools for driving rivets, nails or screws or for removing rivets, nails or screws; Tools for welding or similar purposes; Equipment for spraying, spreading, dispersing or other processing of liquids or gases; Tools for mowing or other gardening operations
7. Toys, leisure and sports equipment
Electric trains or racing cars; Handheld video game consoles; Video game consoles; Measuring devices for cycling, diving, running, rowing, etc.; Sports equipment with electronic or electrical components; Coin-operated machine
8. Medical devices (other than implanted or infected products)
Radiotherapy equipment; Cardiac devices; Perspective device; Lung ventilator; Nuclear medical equipment; Laboratory equipment for diagnosis in glass containers; Analyzer; Refrigerator; Reproductive test equipment; Other devices for detection, prevention, monitoring, treatment, and relief of diseases and injuries
9. Monitoring and control instruments
Smoke detectors; Heat regulator; Temperature controller; Measuring, weighing or adjusting instruments for household or laboratory equipment; Other monitoring instruments used in industrial installations (e.g. on control panels)
10. Vending machine
Hot drink vending machines; Vending machines for bottled or canned hot or cold beverages; Vending machines for solid products; Ticket vending machine; All appliances that automatically deliver a wide range of products
Note: (7) and (8) serial numbers are placed in parentheses, indicating that the item is not restricted by the RoHS directive;
Six types of hazardous substances restricted by the RoHS Directive:
Serial number directive restricted substances Examples of exemptions provided for in the directive for the use of the substance
1. Mercury (Mercury)
Thermostats, sensors, switches and relays, light bulbs
Compact and general purpose straight fluorescent lamps, special purpose straight fluorescent lamps, etc. with mercury content not exceeding specified values (5, 8 or 10mg)
2. Lead
Solder, glass, PVC stabilizer — Lead in glass alloy steels for CRT, electronic components and fluorescent tubes. 0.35%, lead in alloy aluminum < 0.4%, lead in alloy copper < 4%— Server, memory and other solder (until 2010), solder for network infrastructure equipment, electronic ceramics
3. Cadmium
Switches, springs, connectors, housings and PCBS, contacts, batteries
4. Chromium (hexavalent)
Metal with corrosion coating, absorption refrigerator refrigeration system
5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
Flame retardants, PCBS, connectors, plastic housing
6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
Flame retardants, PCBS, connectors, plastic housings
The "RoHS Directive" and the "WEEE Directive" stipulate that there are 102 products in ten categories that are included in the restriction management of hazardous substances and scrap recycling management, and the first seven categories of products are China's main export electrical products.
The WEEE Directive requires manufacturers to achieve the following objectives by 31 December 2006:
(1) WEEE for Categories 1 and 10:
The recovery rate is 80% of the average weight of each appliance.
The component, material and substance reuse and recycling rate is 75% of the average weight of each appliance.
(2) WEEE for Categories 3 and 4:
The recovery rate is 75% of the average weight of each appliance.
The component, material and substance reuse and recycling rate is 65% of the average weight of each appliance.
(3) WEEE for Categories 2, 5, 6, 7 and 9:
The recovery rate is 70% of the average weight of each appliance.
The component, material and substance reuse and recycling rate is 50% of the average weight of each appliance.
(4) The utilization and recycling rate for gas discharge lamps, components, materials and substances is 80% of the average weight of each appliance.
In addition, the object of WEEE management not only includes the whole waste equipment, but also includes all components, components and consumption materials of the whole electrical equipment.
By 13 August 2004, Member States are required to establish detailed procedures for monitoring the objectives of the WEEE Directive and to notify the Commission immediately of the necessary laws, rules and administrative provisions when they come into force.
By 13 August 2005, ensure that producers provide the funds needed for all aspects of recycling.
After 13 August 2005, producers of products placed on the market are responsible for financing the recycling of their own products.
The basic content of the RoHS Directive is to prohibit or restrict the use of six hazardous substances, including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexvalent chromium, polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) and polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), in electrical and electronic equipment products newly placed on the market from July 1, 2006.
