The RoHS Directive 2002/95/FC comes into force on 1st July 2006 and restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic and electrical equipment within the European market. Although it is also widely referred to as the 'Lead Free Directive', But you should also take note that the following substances listed below are also restricted:

From 1st July 2006 any new electronic or electrical equipment sold in the EC must not contain these hazardous substances in excess of the permitted levels indicated above. However, the directive does allow provision for some specific exclusives such as lead in glass and ceramics etc. Equipment used for military and medical purposes, together with monitoring and control instrumentation, are also exempt.

Following the introduction of the RoHS Directive and the forthcoming restriction of lead in soldering materials different process parameter will be required to handle the new generation of solder alloys and board finishes. To assists those performing assembly, rework and repair operations the characteristics of RoHS compliant products have been categorised by JEDEC standards under three headings MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Level), PBT (Peak Body Temperature) and 2nd Level, Interconnect (Terminal Finish/Material).

Moflash conforms to the RoHs Directive

Moflash products conform to the following WEEE Directive

The WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Directive aims to encourage a sustainable approach to the manufacture and disposal of classified electronic and electrical products and places certain obligations on producers of these products. The principle behind the legislation is simply to remove some of the responsibilities for disposal costs from the end user to the producer, to facilities improvements in environment performance.

WEEE applies to electrical and electronic equipment that is dependant on electric or electromagnetic fields and designed for use with a voltage rating not exceeding 1000 volts for alternating current and 1500 volts for direct current, for equipment falling into the following categories:

• Large household appliances
• Small household appliances
• IT and telecommunications equipment
• Consumer equipment
• Light equipment
• Electrical and electronic tools
• Toys, leisure and sports equipment
• Medical devices
• Monitoring and control equipment
• Automatic dispense