‌RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is a mandatory standard established by EU legislation aimed at restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic and electrical equipment. Its full name is the Directive on Restricting the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical Equipment. The main purpose of the RoHS standard is to eliminate six harmful substances in electrical and electronic products, including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers, in order to protect human health and the environment. Which products are recognized by the UK for CE certification?

According to the official website of the UK government (GOV.UK), the following are the product categories recognized by the UK after obtaining CE certification:

Quoting from the official website of the UK government (GOV.UK): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukca-marking

Products under relevant regulations of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in the UK


2.1 Equipment for use in potentially explosive environments (ATEX, Regulations 2016/1107)

Electrical and non electrical equipment used in explosive environments, such as explosion-proof motors. Explosion proof lamp. Explosion proof sensor. Explosion proof pumps and valves. Equipment used in environments such as petroleum, chemical, and mining.

2.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility Equipment (EMC, Regulations 2016/1091)

Electrical and electronic devices that generate electromagnetic interference or are subject to interference, such as household appliances (such as refrigerators, washing machines, televisions). Industrial equipment (such as frequency converters, motor controllers). IT equipment (such as computers, printers).

2.3 Elevator Equipment (Regulations 2016/1093)

Elevators and related safety components used for transporting personnel or goods.

2.4 Electrical Equipment Safety (Low Voltage Directive LVD, Regulations 2016/1101)

Electrical equipment with a voltage range of 50V to 1000V (AC) or 75V to 1500V (DC), such as household appliances (such as hair dryers, electric water heaters). Lighting equipment (such as LED lamps). Office equipment (such as printers, scanners). Industrial equipment (such as welding equipment, industrial power supply).

2.5 Pressure Equipment (Regulations 2016/1105)