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What is the difference between the RoHS Directive and the REACH Regulation?

April 26, 2017difference Directive REACH regulation RoHS

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What is the difference between the RoHS Directive and the REACH Regulation?

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RoHS restricts the use of six substances in products. REACH currently obliges communication downstream in the supply chain regarding SVHC substances in products. The REACH regulation is targeted at a wide range of hazardous chemicals and is not limited only to the electronics sector. It is much broader in scope than RoHS which covers only the six substances. REACH is intended to control the use of thousands of chemicals. Since many of the chemicals are likely to be used in the electronics supply chain, REACH will also affect suppliers who have already achieved RoHS compliance.