Compliance Definitions
As a distributor RS relies on the compliance
information provided by suppliers.
We have taken all reasonable steps to confirm the status
of products, which are shown on our website as
follows
RoHS compliant
- the supplier of this product
has stated that it does not contain any of the restricted
substances in concentrations and applications banned by
the RoHS Directive, and (for components)
- the product is capable of being worked on at
the higher temperatures required for lead free
solder
RoHS non-compliant
- the supplier of this product
has stated that it contains one or more of the restricted
substances in concentrations above that permitted by the
RoHS Directive
RoHS exempt
- the supplier of this component
has stated that it is not intended for use within one of
the restricted RoHS product categories
RoHS Under Investigation
- products which are known to be
affected by the RoHS legislation and for which we are
actively checking the product's RoHS status