What Is the Difference Between RoHS and REACH?

What Is the Difference Between RoHS and REACH?

RoHS applies to electrical and electronic equipment, and restricts only 10 substances present in that type of equipment. Meanwhile, REACH applies to all products manufactured, imported into, or distributed in the EEA -- and covers a list of over 200 chemicals.

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