Restricted Substance Controls (RSC) define the actions and mechanisms you can take to prevent restricted substances from inclusion in your products. To ensure RSC are effective, the procedures should be integrated into an overall Compliance Assurance System (CAS).

• EU Enforcement authorities and OEM customers are requesting documentation of producer’s RoHS compliance procedures to demonstrate that appropriate systems are in place to ensure on-going compliance.
• China RoHS will require CCC certification, including the submission of compliance documentation.
•  IEC/TS 62321 “Guidance for assessing compliance of finished goods with respect to restriction of use of hazardous substances” is in development by the IEC/TC111 standards committee and will define documentation requirements for compliance procedures, supplier information, manufacturing and assembly, and analytical testing.

Compliance procedures should be integrated into your quality management system or environmental management system if one exists.

Contact ECD Technology for support in developing or documenting your RoHS Compliance Assurance System.