Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)

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Definition of “Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)” :

The “Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)” is a regulation implemented by the European Union that restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electronic and electrical equipment. It aims to protect human health and the environment by controlling the production and disposal of such equipment in the UK and other EU countries.

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Marc Ferguson

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Marc Ferguson

Marc is our in-house writer with a strong focus on demystifying the waste industry with his helpful guides, making it easy for people to make the right decision on what to do with their business and home waste. Marc has been co-founder numerous start-ups in Finance, Broadband and the Waste Industry. He has been working in the waste industry for the last 6 years and co-founded Skip Hire Comparison, the first and largest comparison site in the UK You can also find his other waste content pieces on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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