SGS Informs on the New RoHS Methodology Manual for Restricted Substances List
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Fairfield, NJ, February 07, 2014 --( These substances should be reviewed periodically thereafter by the European Commission, on its own initiative or following the submission by a Member State: - Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) a Brominated Flame Retardant - Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) a commonly used plasticizer - Butyl benzyl phthalate (BPP) a commonly used plasticizer - Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) a commonly used plasticizer A Methodology Manual (1) was developed with the purpose of providing a documented methodology for “making decisions about inclusion of substances in ANNEX II based on scientific evidence and taking into account principles established under REACH.” The Methodology Manual makes the following statements relative to the relationship of RoHS and REACH.Recital 16 of RoHS states that information, generated by REACH, should be used by the relevant actors in the application and implementation of appropriate Community legislation, for example those covering products.Whether for hazardous substances testing (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Electrical-and-Electronics/Audio-Video-and-Household-Appliances/RoHS.aspx) or other third party verification, certification or inspection services, SGS is ideally positioned to satisfy all businesss needs.Fairfield, NJ, February 07, 2014 --( PR.com )-- Identification and Assessment of Hazardous SubstancesThese substances should be reviewed periodically thereafter by the European Commission, on its own initiative or following the submission by a Member State:- Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) a Brominated Flame Retardant- Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) a commonly used plasticizer- Butyl benzyl phthalate (BPP) a commonly used plasticizer- Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) a commonly used plasticizerA Methodology Manual (1) was developed with the purpose of providing a documented methodology for “making decisions about inclusion of substances in ANNEX II based on scientific evidence and taking into account principles established under REACH.”The Methodology Manual makes the following statements relative to the relationship of RoHS and REACH.The REACH regulation “registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemical substances” regulates chemical substances on their own, in mixtures or in articles.Recital 16 of RoHS states that information, generated by REACH, should be used by the relevant actors in the application and implementation of appropriate Community legislation, for example those covering products.RoHS is a sector specific directive stipulating rules on the restriction of certain hazardous substances in Electronic and Electrical Equipment (EEE).