RoHS—the sting in the tail

Electronic Design News (Nevison) - It is looking likely that RoHS will become a "CE Mark Directive" over the next couple of years. This could have a massive, resource sapping, impact on manufacturers, importers and distributors, regardless of size. While the proposed introduction of new product categories or open scope, further restricted substances and clarity around several definitions will no doubt grab the headlines, the requirements of the RoHS CE Mark will have a massive impact on industry and could prove a real sting in the tail. For example...