RoHS and REACH Compliance
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APPLICATION NOTE AN003: RoHS and REACH Compliance ABSTRACT GSS is committed to providing sensors that meet environmental regulations, including EU Directive 2002/95/EC and subsequent amendments of the European Parliament and of the Council of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and REACH (Registration, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, European Union Regulation (EC) 1907/2006). The information detailed below describes GSS commitments. COMPLIANCE Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd. Revision 1.3, 27 October 2020 Page | 1 For regular updates, sign up at https://gassensing.co.uk Copyright © 2021 Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd.

Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd. Page | 2 For regular updates, sign up at https://gassensing.co.uk Revision 1.3, 27 October 2020 Copyright © 2021 Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd.

APPLICATION NOTE AN003: RoHS and REACH Compliance ROHS COMPLIANCE All GSS products are compliant with RoHS Directive (EU Directive 2002/95/EC and all subsequent amendments) unless otherwise stated and do not contain substances restricted by the EU Directive 2002/95/EC and subsequent amendments of the European Parliament above threshold limits stated below unless the restrictive substance is subject of an exemption contained in the RoHS Directive. RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES All GSS sensors are compliant unless otherwise stated, without exemption with the latest European Union (EU)...

APPLICATION NOTE AN003: RoHS and REACH Compliance REACH COMPLIANCE In June 2007, the European Union Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) was first released. This Regulation establishes specific duties and obligations for companies in the European Union (EU) that manufacture or import substances on their own, in preparations, or in articles. Defined by the REACH Regulation, GSS is a manufacturer and supplier of “articles” to EU customers. We do not manufacture or supply “substances” or “preparations” and our...

APPLICATION NOTE AN003: RoHS and REACH Compliance ON-GOING ROHS AND REACH COMPLIANCE The compliance of GSS products with RoHS is assessed by: • Strictly controlling the materials and finishes that are used in our products • Periodic audits of our suppliers to ensure compliance • Periodic analysis on an as-needed basis SUMMARY Customers requiring a specific RoHS or REACH certificate are advised to contact their local GSS sales office or representative. Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd. Page | 5 For regular updates, sign up at https://gassensing.co.uk Revision 1.3, 27 October 2020 Copyright © 2021...

APPLICATION NOTE AN003: RoHS and REACH Compliance APPENDIX 1: ROHS HISTORY ROHS 1 (repealed 3 January 2013) The Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council became effective 27 January 2003. It restricted the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The Directive 2008/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 amending Directive 2002/95/EC on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), as regards the implementing powers conferred on to the Commission. ROHS 2...

APPLICATION NOTE AN003: RoHS and REACH Compliance IMPORTANT NOTICE Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd. (GSS) products and services are sold subject to GSS’s terms and conditions of sale, delivery and payment supplied at the time of order acknowledgement. GSS warrants performance of its products to the specifications in effect at the date of shipment. GSS reserves the right to make changes to its products and specifications or to discontinue any product or service without notice. Customers should therefore obtain the latest version of relevant information from GSS to verify that the information is...

APPLICATION NOTE AN003: RoHS and REACH Compliance ADDRESS Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd. Grayshill Road Cumbernauld G68 9HQ United Kingdom Page | 8 For regular updates, sign up at https://gassensing.co.uk Copyright © 2021 Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd.

APPLICATION NOTEAN003: RoHS and REACH Compliance REVISION HISTORY Page | 9 For regular updates, sign up at https://gassensing.co.uk Copyright © 2021 Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd.