PoHS

Norwegian PoHS(Prohibition on Certain Hazardous Substances in Consumer Products) became effective on Jan 1st, 2008. The PoHS and EU RoHS Directives are similar and concern consumer products. Although the legislation applies only to Norway, RoHS standards could be potentially used for electrical and electronic products exported to EU, as very few companies will produce the same product tailored to a separate market. There are 18 hazardous substances in this regulation. The new standard covers almost all consumer goods (only a few exceptions). It includes clothing, bags, construction and toys in addition to electrical and electronic consumer goods. The regulation does not apply to food, food packaging, fertilizers, medical equipment and tobacco, as well as fixtures on vehicles, for example, tyres and similar transportation accessories.  The new regulation is on the restriction of 18 hazardous substances, among which two (Pb and Cd) are included in RoHS Directive, and eight are included in REACH restricted substances list. Substances Limit Remark HBCDD 0.01% REACH-SVHC List TBBPA 1% 　 C14-C17 (MCCP) 0.01% 　 As 0.01% REACH-Restriction list Pb 0.01% REACH-Restriction list, RoHS Cd 0.01% REACH-Restriction list, RoHS TBT 0.001% 　 TPT 0.001% 　 Musk xylene 0.05% REACH-SVHC List musk ketone 0.05% 　 PFOA 0.005% REACH-Restriction list triclosan 1ug/m2 0.001% 　 DTDMAC        DODMAC/DSDMAC       DHTDMAC In total    0.10% 　 Bisphenol A(BPA) 0.005% 0.0025% 　 DEHP 0.1% REACH-Restriction list Pentachlorphenol 0.1% REACH-Restriction list Substances Limit Remark HBCDD 0.01% REACH-SVHC List TBBPA 1% 　 C14-C17 (MCCP) 0.01% 　 As 0.01% REACH-Restriction list Pb 0.01% REACH-Restriction list, RoHS Cd 0.01% REACH-Restriction list, RoHS TBT 0.001% 　 TPT 0.001% 　 Musk xylene 0.05% REACH-SVHC List musk ketone 0.05% 　 PFOA 0.005% REACH-Restriction list triclosan 1ug/m2 0.001% 　 DTDMAC        DODMAC/DSDMAC       DHTDMAC In total    0.10% 　 Bisphenol A(BPA) 0.005% 0.0025% 　 DEHP 0.1% REACH-Restriction list Pentachlorphenol If you are a Norwegian importer or manufacturer of electronics and electrical products, you need to ensure that your products meet the requirement of the PoHS directive. Other restricted hazardous substances in above products might include SVHC, PAHs and PFOS/PFOA, etc. Doruk Sistem offers restricted substances testing services in one package to you or your suppliers and make sure your products comply with the latest safety requirement of EU legislation. Doruk Sistem will provide expert advice on what tests need to be carried out in your products and inform you of the latest developments of PoHS as a complementary service. Click here to jump to other testing services offered by Doruk Sistem.