California RoHS (SB20) Compliance
California RoHS took effect on January 1, 2007. California
SB 20 and SB 50 contain both RoHS and WEEE-like provisions. SB20 applies
only to CRT, LCD and plasma screens larger than four inches measured
diagonally. SB50 extended coverage to products refurbished by the
manufacturer for retail sale.
China RoHS Compliance
On February 28, 2006, China published a law titled
"Administration on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information
Products" (ACPEIP). The actual China RoHS Directive took effect from 1 March
2007.
China RoHS has product marking requirements for the six EU
RoHS restricted substances for all applicable products. Disclosure can be at
the component or ar the sub assembly level, but it has to be in a prescribed
format in Chinese as detailed in "Marking for the control of Pollution
Caused by Electronic Information Products". China RoHS also used to be
referred to as RPCEP (Regulation for Pollution Control of Electronic
Products).
Japan RoHS Compliance
Whereas EU RoHS has a defined focus on restricting certain
hazardous substances for one specific industry (electrical and electronic
equipment), Japan RoHS is more comprehensive. The "Law for the Promotion of
Effective Utilization of Resources" seeks to establish a sustainable society
based on reduction, reuse, and recycling. Construction companies and
electric utilities are targeted as well as a wide range of manufacturers.
The law was passed in June 2000, with enforcement
beginning April 2001. It amended the Resource Recycling Promotion Law of
1991 which relied upon voluntary initiatives. Japan RoHS also used to be
referred to as JGPSSI (Japan Green Procurement Survey Standardization
Initiative)
Korea RoHS Compliance
On April 2, 2007, the Act for Resource Recycling of
Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles was adopted into law by the
National Assembly of Korea. Electrical and electronic equipment is defined
as equipment or devices operated by electric currents or electromagnetic
fields. The definition of vehicles is adopted from Article 2(1) of the
Automobile Management Act.
Korea's equivalent of the RoHS and WEEE directives adopts
an Eastern approach by including "design for the environment" in its
requirements. Implementation is geared toward improvement in product design
and recycling technology as they become technically and economically
feasible.
Norway RoHS Compliance (PoHS)
Norway intends to prohibit 18 substances from consumer
goods under new legislation which is much wider than EU RoHS rules. Of the
18 substances only lead and cadmium are in common with EU RoHS. Called the
"Prohibition on Certain Hazardous Substances in Consumer Products" this is
referred to as PoHS.
Turkey RoHS Compliance
Turkey announced the implementation of their Restriction
of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) legislation effective June 2009. The
legislation was created by the Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forestry
and includes manufacturers and sellers of electronic goods and includes
products which are supplied by others under their own brand names.
Manufacturers must keep documentation showing that
products they introduce to the market meet the criteria for legislation for
5 years starting from the date the product is released to the market.
Manufacturers must also submit a Conformity Declaration Form to the Turkish
government every year.