RoHS directive

[/roʊz dɪˈrɛktɪv/]
nounpl: RoHS directives
diretiva RoHS
1. A European Union regulation that restricts the use of specific hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment to improve the environment and human health
The RoHS directive limits the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, and other toxic materials in consumer electronics.
A diretiva RoHS limita o uso de chumbo, mercúrio, cádmio e outros materiais tóxicos em eletrônicos de consumo.
2. The legal framework established by the European Union (Directive 2011/65/EU) requiring manufacturers to eliminate hazardous substances from electrical products
Companies must comply with the RoHS directive when manufacturing products for the European market.
As empresas devem cumprir a diretiva RoHS ao fabricar produtos para o mercado europeu.
The RoHS directive is crucial for manufacturers and exporters dealing with the European market. In Brazil, compliance with RoHS has become increasingly important as many Brazilian electronics companies export to Europe. The directive represents EU environmental regulations that have influenced global manufacturing standards, making it a key consideration for international business operations in the technology and electronics sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Restriction of Hazardous Substances directiveRoHS regulationDirective 2011/65/EU

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diretiva RoHS
Standard term used in regulatory and technical documentation
Portugal
diretiva RoHS
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in EU regulatory contexts
General English
RoHS directive
Official EU terminology; often abbreviated as 'RoHS'

Related Words

WEEE directivehazardous substanceselectronic wastecompliancelead-freeCE markingenvironmental regulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

RoHS-compliant products
meet RoHS requirements
RoHS exemption
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