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[[Image:Qsg rut950 rohs.PNG|thumb|right|RoHS compliance logo.]]
 
[[Image:Qsg rut950 rohs.PNG|thumb|right|RoHS compliance logo.]]
The '''Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC''', ('''RoHS 1'''), short for Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, was adopted in February 2003 by the European Union. The '''RoHS 2''' directive (2011/65/EU) is an evolution of the original directive and became law on 21 July 2011 and took effect 2 January 2013. RoHS 3, or Directive 2015/863, adds four additional restricted substances (phthalates) to the orginal list of six, as cited under REACH legislation. It also adds Category 11 products. The '''RoHS3''' takes effect 22 Jul 2019.
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The '''Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC''', ('''RoHS 1'''), short for Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, was adopted in February 2003 by the European Union. The '''RoHS 2''' directive (2011/65/EU) is an evolution of the original directive and became law on 21 July 2011 and took effect 2 January 2013. '''RoHS 3''', or Directive 2015/863, adds four additional restricted substances (phthalates) to the orginal list of six, as cited under REACH legislation. It also adds Category 11 products. The RoHS3 takes effect 22 Jul 2019.
 
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