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UK RoHS (GB Compliance)
Definition
UK RoHS refers to the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/3032) and its amendments, which implement RoHS requirements for Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) following Brexit. UK RoHS is substantially equivalent to EU RoHS 2 (Directive 2011/65/EU), including the same ten restricted substances, MCVs, exemptions, CE marking equivalent (UKCA marking from January 2025 for most products), technical documentation, and DoC requirements. However, UK RoHS exemptions are updated separately from EU exemptions and may diverge over time. Northern Ireland is subject to EU RoHS under the Windsor Framework.
Source
SI 2012/3032 (UK RoHS Regulations); UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) guidance; Windsor Framework (Northern Ireland).
Practical Explanation (Compliance Context)
Manufacturers selling EEE in Great Britain must comply with UK RoHS and apply the UKCA marking (from January 1, 2025, having been previously acceptable alongside CE marking under transitional arrangements). UK RoHS and EU RoHS exemptions may diverge over time as both systems update independently. Manufacturers with dual EU/UK market products must monitor both EU and UK exemption lists separately. Northern Ireland EEE must carry CE marking and comply with EU RoHS.