Ensuring RoHS Compliance in Your Fastener Inventory for Manufacturing Safety

Every day, fasteners play a crucial role in securing components across various manufactured products, from electronics and medical devices to automobiles and aircraft. However, one critical aspect often overlooked is whether these fasteners comply with RoHS standards.

RoHS, or Restriction of Hazardous Substances, is a directive established by the European Union in 2003 to regulate the environmental safety of materials used in electronics manufacturing. Since July 2006, all fasteners sold or used by companies within the European Union must adhere to RoHS compliance standards. Numerous other nations and states, including California, have enacted laws mandating compliance with RoHS standards.

But what exactly does RoHS monitor? It restricts heavy metals and other harmful substances that can contaminate the environment and pose risks to human health. These substances encompass cadmium, lead, mercury, and other toxins, each required to be within specified tiny fractions, such as one hundred parts per million for mercury. The overarching goal is to create a cleaner and healthier world. Although manufacturers and vendors claim RoHS compliance, the age and origin of fasteners in your stockroom may be unknown, potentially predating these standards.

Hence, it is crucial to keep your fastener inventory current and ensure your supplier adheres to RoHS standards. Failure to do so may inadvertently result in non-compliance with every product you assemble, emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant in maintaining RoHS-compliant fasteners.

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