RoHS Compliance
European Union : FAQ
Question 9: Does the directive concern the product families themselves or else the application/conditions of use of those families? In other words, does the directive require that a device be RoHS-compliant irrespective of its use, or only when it is installed in contact with the public?
The directive applies to specified product categories. The interpretation of these lists of categories was widely discussed among industry specialists. The European Commission does not want to take any risk and will preferably accept exemptions where no safe solution exits. Accordingly, marine and aerospace applications are excluded automatically, or to take examples related to Schneider Electric's business, equipment incorporated in heavy machinery, or in fixed installations such as electrical control panels.
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