✅8.6. Compliance with Industry Regulations
Objective:
Ensure that the PCB assembly complies with local and international regulations and industry standards for quality and safety.
Key Requirements:
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RoHS Compliance: Ensure that the assembly complies with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) standards, which limit the use of certain hazardous materials (e.g., lead, mercury, cadmium, and others) in electronic products.
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UL Certification: For safety-critical applications, ensure that the PCB assembly meets UL (Underwriters Laboratories) standards for safety.
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REACH Compliance: Ensure that the assembly complies with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulations concerning chemicals and materials used.
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CE Marking: If required, ensure that the product complies with CE marking standards, which signify that the product meets European safety and environmental requirements.
Standards:
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IPC-1752: Material Declaration Standard for compliance with environmental laws.
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J-STD-001: Ensures compliance with assembly quality standards.
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RoHS 2 Directive: Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.