In 2007, the European Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) entered into force, which set out a list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), and requirements for registration if included above defined threshold of 0.1% w.w. As of January 2024 the list contains 240 SVHCs.

Global Connector Technology can confirm all standard product(s), as stated above, do not contain SVHS at levels in excess of 0.1% w/w, and therefore no products require REACH registration. As standard GCT products do not contain REACH SVHCs above defined threshold of 0.1% w.w, no GCT standard product are registered on the SCIP database.

We work closely with our suppliers regarding chemical usage to ensure the meeting all regulations. In the future, if our monitoring indicates a change in REACH status for any product we supply we will inform that customer(s) accordingly and register that chemical with REACH.

China RoHS regulation covers the inclusion within Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) of substances 1 to 6 listed above under the EU RoHS heading.

China RoHS works slightly differently from EU RoHS, in that where an EEE contains any of these six substances above the maximum permitted concentration will have an Environment Friendly Use Period (EFUP) defined.

(EFUP) is the period of time (in years) before any of the China RoHS substances are likely to leak out, causing possible harm to health and the environment.

All of GCT standards products are free of the six China RoHS substances, and so the green “e” label (see box) can be included in documentation where required.

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