This Guide is intended to assist those placing electrical and electronic
equipment on the UK market to understand the application of The Restriction
of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Regulations 2005 (referred to hereafter as “The RoHS
Regulations”). It aims to explain the Regulations as interpreted by the DTI.
The Regulations themselves should always be read and understood, as they
constitute the law. This Guide is informative, but has no legal authority.
You should refer to the Regulations themselves for a full statement of the legal
requirements and in the case of any doubt take independent advice, including
your own legal advice. The Regulations may be revised from time to time, so
users should take care to keep themselves informed. In this regard,
information may be obtained from the DTI’s Sustainable Development
Directorate. Details of contacts for further information are given on page 13.