Directive 2011/65/EU

[dɪˈrɛktɪv tuː ˈzɛroʊ ˈɛləvən ˈsɪksti faɪv juː ˈju]
nounfeminine
Diretiva 2011/65/UE
1. European Union legislative directive that restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, commonly known as the RoHS Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
Directive 2011/65/EU mandates that manufacturers reduce lead, mercury, and cadmium in consumer electronics.
A Diretiva 2011/65/UE determina que os fabricantes reduzam chumbo, mercúrio e cádmio em equipamentos eletrônicos de consumo.
2. EU regulation that establishes maximum concentration values for hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market
Companies exporting to the European Union must comply with Directive 2011/65/EU standards.
As empresas que exportam para a União Europeia devem estar em conformidade com os padrões da Diretiva 2011/65/UE.
This directive is fundamental to international trade, particularly for companies exporting electronics to Europe. In Brazil, awareness of Directive 2011/65/EU has grown significantly as manufacturers seek to access European markets. The directive represents European commitment to environmental protection and public health, influencing global manufacturing standards. Understanding and complying with this directive is essential for Brazilian technology companies and exporters.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
RoHS DirectiveRestriction of Hazardous Substances DirectiveDiretiva RoHSDirectiva de Restricción de Sustancias Peligrosas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Diretiva 2011/65/UE
Standard translation used in official Brazilian regulatory and business contexts
São Paulo
Diretiva 2011/65/UE ou RoHS
Business and industrial centers often use both the full designation and the RoHS acronym
Portugal
Diretiva 2011/65/UE
Official EU terminology used consistently across Portuguese administrative and regulatory bodies
General European Union
Directiva 2011/65/UE
Formal EU legislative terminology applicable across all member states

Related Words

WEEE DirectiveDirective 2012/19/EUhazardous substanceselectronic wastecomplianceCE markingenvironmental protection

Related Idioms & Phrases

comply with Directive 2011/65/EU
meet RoHS requirements
fall under the scope of Directive 2011/65/EU
RoHS-compliant products
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