IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components

IECEE Hazardous Substances Testing Service (HSTS)

Legislation for HS Many countries have legislation restricting use of hazardous substances (HS) in electrical and electronic products.

In Europe since 2006: Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) / Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

Around the world Similar exist in: Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, US Manufacturers must comply with national/regional regulations worldwide.

HS in electrical/electronic products There are six substances with a potentially serious negative impact on human health/ environment

Hazardous substances Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadium (Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI) Polybromobiphenyl (PBB) Polybromobiphenyl ethers (PBDE)

Why use IECEE HSTS? Reliable tools to demonstrate compliance with HS content in electrical products Testing laboratories: accepted by IECEE HS tests: according to IEC 62321

In summary IECEE HSTS: Independent testing of compliance with relevant International Standards Provides internationally recognized attestation Saves costs/time to market, by avoiding repeat testing in different countries/regions

Korea Rep. of Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Poland Portugal Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kenya Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belarus Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada China Colombia Croatia Czech Rep. Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Viet Nam 52 IECEE Member countries

IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components