Design and Technology GCSE
RoHS Directive
What RoHS Directive means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of RoHS Directive
Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive; legislation that bans the use of specific toxic materials (like lead and mercury) in the manufacture of electronics.
Topics that use RoHS Directive
- Systems: The sources, origins, physical and working properties of components and systems and their social and ecological footprint (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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