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Malaysia is among the countries that have implemented the RoHS directive. All electrical and electronic equipment sold in Malaysia is required to comply with the directive which will ensure that exporters of electrical and electronic products do not trade in hazardous materials.<br><br>
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RoHS Certification Defining RoHS Certification TheRestrictionofHazardousSubstancesDirective(RoHS)Certificationisacertificationthatdeclaresthat a product or material meets the requirements of the RoHS Directive. The RoHS Directive limits the use of certainhazardousmaterialsinelectricalandelectronicequipment.TobecertifiedasRoHScompliant, products must meet specific requirements for the restricted materials. Importance RoHSCertificationisimportantbecauseithelpsprotecttheenvironmentbyreducingthenumberof hazardousmaterialsusedinelectricalandelectronicequipment.RoHScompliantproductsarealsomore likelytoberecyclable,makingthemeasiertodisposeofwhentheyreachtheendoftheirlifecycle.Products thatmeettherequirementsoftheRoHSDirectivearetypicallylessharmfultotheenvironment,making them a more sustainable option. Benefits • CompliancewithRoHSdirectivesdemonstratesacompany’scommitmenttoenvironmental responsibility. • Thereductionofhazardousmaterialsinproductsleadstoadecreaseinwasteandpollutant emissions. • • • • • Certification helps improve product quality by reducing manufacturing defects. Certification can open up new export markets for products that meet the standards. Compliance can help a company improve its public image and consumer trust. Certification can help reduce manufacturing and product costs. RoHS compliance is an important step in achieving sustainability goals. Which Organizations Can Apply? Organizationsthatmanufacture,import,orsellelectricalandelectronicequipmentwithintheEuropean UnionmustcomplywiththeRoHSDirective.Thedirectiveappliestoanyorganizationthatisbasedina European Union member state, regardless of where the products are sold or manufactured.
How To Get RoHS Certified? InordertogetcertifiedasRoHScompliant,productsmustmeetspecificrequirementsfortherestricted materials.Thereareanumberofcertificationbodiesthatcanhelpcompaniesachievecompliance. CertificationtypicallyinvolvessubmittingproductstotestingtoverifythattheymeettheRoHS requirements. Conclusion TheRoHScertificationisacertificationthatdeclaresthataproductormaterialmeetstherequirementsof theRoHSDirective.Thedirectiverestrictstheuseofcertainhazardousmaterialsinelectricalandelectronic equipment. To be certified as RoHS compliant, products must meet specific requirements for the restricted materials. Compliance with RoHS directives is an important step in achieving sustainability goals.