RoHS FAQ Guide: Understanding The Latest Exemption Renewal Changes
Overview
The European Commission’s ongoing review of RoHS exemptions has introduced a wave of uncertainty for manufacturers across the EU, impacting a wide array of electrical and electronic equipment.
In partnership with knowledge partners RINA, we hosted a webinar titled “RoHS Updates – What You Need To Know On The New Exemption Renewal Timeline,” shedding light on the implications of this regulatory evolution.
Our panel of experts dissected the exemption review process, discussed the delays in decision-making, and outlined actionable steps for manufacturers to ensure compliance.
Drawing from the insightful questions posed by our engaged audience, we’ve condensed the expertise shared by RINA into this comprehensive guide, allowing you to understand the queries your peers in the field are having, along with expert insights from our Regulatory Experts.
This Guide Covers FAQs Such As:
- ECHA process causing further delays
- Who is responsible for applying for exemption
- Proposed next steps
- And much more…
*This guide was originally published on 30th April, 2024. Further regulatory developments may have occurred after publication. To keep up-to-date with the latest compliance news, sign up to our newsletter.
Authors
Maitheya Riva, Senior Regulatory Consultant, RINA
Maitheya Riva is a materials engineer with a strong background in analytical techniques with experience in hazardous chemical testing for regulatory compliance, materials characterization and contamination analysis.
Maitheya is currently part of the regulatory compliance team at RINA where she work mainly in chemical regulation with main focus on RoHS and REACH.
In previous role at RINA she worked as a forensic engineer where she was involved in failure investigations and condition assessment of components for extended life reliability.
She can be contacted at – maitheya.riva@rina.org
Emily Tyrwhitt Jones, Principal Regulatory Consultant, RINA
Maitheya Riva is a materials engineer with a strong background in analytical techniques with experience in hazardous chemical testing for regulatory compliance, materials characterization and contamination analysis.
Maitheya is currently part of the regulatory compliance team at RINA where she work mainly in chemical regulation with main focus on RoHS and REACH.
In previous role at RINA she worked as a forensic engineer where she was involved in failure investigations and condition assessment of components for extended life reliability.
She can be contacted at – maitheya.riva@rina.org
