RoHS 2.0 Directive: A key regulation for the environment and consumer health
The EU's RoHS 2.0 Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2.0) is an important piece of environmental and consumer health legislation. Its main objective is to restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment in order to reduce the potential risks of these substances to the environment and human health.

Origin of RoHS 2.0
RoHS 2.0 is an updated version of the RoHS Directive that came into force in 2011, replacing the previous RoHS 1.0. Its full name is the Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment).

RoHS 2.0 Restriction of Hazardous Substances:

Hazardous Substance	Limiting Concentration	Publication Date	Effective Date	Remarks
Lead (Pb)	0.1% (1000 ppm)	2/13/2003	7/1/2006	RoHS 1.0
Mercury (Hg)	0.1% (1000 ppm)	2/13/2003	7/1/2006	RoHS 1.0
Cadmium (Cd)	0.01% (100 ppm)	2/13/2003	7/1/2006	RoHS 1.0
Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI)	0.1% (1000 ppm)	2/13/2003	7/1/2006	RoHS 1.0
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)	0.1% (1000 ppm)	2/13/2003	7/1/2006	RoHS 1.0
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)	0.1% (1000 ppm)	2/13/2003	7/1/2006	RoHS 1.0
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)	0.1% (1000 ppm)	3/31/2015	7/22/2021	RoHS 2.0
Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)	0.1% (1000 ppm)	3/31/2015	7/22/2019	RoHS 2.0
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)	0.1% (1000 ppm)	3/31/2015	7/22/2019	RoHS 2.0
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)	0.1% (1000 ppm)	3/31/2015	7/22/2019	RoHS 2.0

Impact of RoHS 2.0
Implications for manufacturers and suppliers: RoHS 2.0 requires manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that their products are free of these hazardous substances and comply with the requirements of the directive. This will require more stringent monitoring and production controls, as well as documentation to prove compliance to meet market demand.

Impact on consumers: RoHS 2.0 will ensure that electronic products used by consumers are more environmentally friendly and safer. This will help reduce potential health risks from hazardous substances.

Importance of RoHS 2.0
The implementation of RoHS 2.0 helps to reduce the impact of e-waste on the ecosystem and also promotes the development of a green and circular economy. It encourages manufacturers and suppliers to seek greener products and materials, thereby contributing to sustainable development.

The RoHS Directive is continuously updated by the EU in response to changing technology and market requirements. Manufacturers, suppliers and consumers should therefore keep abreast of the latest regulatory details to ensure that their products are marketed in a compliant manner and continue to protect the environment and human health.

The above information, compiled by Synctronics, is for reference only. For the latest information, please refer to the official EU ROHS website for more details.