What are DFARs, RoHS and REACH Requirements?
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DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement) is a reaffirmation of the 1941 Berry Amendment that mandates certain products that are manufactured for the US government and its suppliers who must have raw materials and/or processes provided from approved sources or countries.
This is important information to provide when requesting a quote to ensure that our raw material source choices are compliant to this requirement.
RoHS (Reduction of use of Hazardous waste Substances), is a European directive that limits or eliminates the use of certain hazardous materials in the manufacture of electrical and electronic products.
Some raw materials and plating types fall under restriction of use to this directive. This is important information to provide when requesting a quote so that the proper research is performed and alternatives can be offered to remain compliant.
REACH is a European Community Regulation on chemicals and their safe use (EC 1907/2006). It deals with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances. The new law entered into force on 1 June 2007. Hudson Technologies‘ products are REACH compliant.