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“China RoHS” Webinar International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce January 11, 2007 Jon Boyens Standards Coordinator for Manufacturing Industries International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Disclaimer The information provided is intended to be of assistance to U.S. exporters. While we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, neither the United States government nor any of its employees make any representation as to the accuracy or completeness of information. Readers are advised to independently verify any information prior to reliance thereon. The information provided does not constitute legal advice. Overview of Presentation Background Hazardous Substances Unique Provisions of “China RoHS” Product Scope Labeling/Documentation Priority Products Catalog Web Sites for More Information What’s in a name? That which we call a RoHS By any other name…..might just be a RoHS too………or not.“Administrative Measures on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products”“Management Methods for the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products” HOWEVER, Not EU ROHS, Japan RoHS, Korea RoHS, or any other RoHS Referring to this regulation as “China RoHS” has lead to the common assumption that China’s requirements (and other RoHSes) mirror those in the EU RoHS Directive. Background to the ever Mutating RoHS Grew out of EU RoHS But China’s Administrative Measures on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products has unique provisions not found in the EU’S RoHS Precautionary Principle and keeping up with the Joneses Background to the ever Mutating RoHS (continued) Innovation/Competitiveness link Framework Regulations No international regulatory harmonization What Are the Restricted Hazardous Substances (“RoHS 6”)? Lead Mercury Hexavalent Chromium Cadmium Polybrominated Flame Retardants PBB and PBDE Others? China RoHS vs. EU RoHS China All Products in Scope Subj