China RoHS law available, starts March 1, 2007.Beijing -- China has issued its version of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive The Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2002/95/EC[1] (commonly referred to as the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive or RoHS ; the Chinese version was promulgated prom·ul·gate tr.v. prom·ul·gat·ed, prom·ul·gat·ing, prom·ul·gates 1. To make known (a decree, for example) by public declaration; announce officially. See Synonyms at announce. 2. on Feb. 28 and takes effect March 1, 2007. An copy of the law in English is available at graspllc.com/China%20RoHS.php. However, as the translated document notes, it is not a legal translation, and there is some in the industry have asserted that the information it contains conflicts with other instructions from Chinese authorities. The Chinese language edition is available at mii.gov.cn/art/2006/03/02/art_521_7344.html. The definition of interest to those in electronics design and assembly--Electronic Information Products--is contained in Article 3. Labeling requirements are stated in Articles 11, 13 and 14. One important distinction from the European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community RoHS directive: The China RoHS The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. requires certification (noted in Article 19). |
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