Guidance

Restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) regulations

Guidance for businesses on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012.

• From: Office for Product Safety and Standards, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, Department for Business and Trade and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 4 January 2021
• Last updated: 22 July 2025
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  1. 22 July 2025

     Revised guides for GB and NI added.

  2. 30 November 2022

     GB guide updated to reflect the further extension of the transition period for UKCA marking.

  3. 4 January 2021

     First published.

Documents

RoHS Regulations 2012 (as amended): Great Britain

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RoHS Regulations 2012 (as amended): Northern Ireland

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Details

This guidance will assist your understanding of the regulations and includes obligations for manufacturers, their authorised representatives, importers and distributors.