What Is RoHS and Why Does Your VCI Film Need It?
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances — a European Union directive (2011/65/EU) that restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment. While originally designed for electronics, RoHS compliance has become a de facto standard for packaging materials used in the automotive, electronics, and precision engineering sectors.
BENZ Packaging supplies VCI films that have been independently tested and certified as fully RoHS compliant by Intertek — a British multinational inspection, testing, and certification company headquartered in London (listed on the London Stock Exchange). The testing was conducted at their India laboratory under Report No. DELH23009988.
What Does RoHS Test For?
| Restricted Substance | Maximum Allowed | BENZ VCI Film Result |
|---|
| Lead (Pb) | 1000 ppm | ? Well below limit |
| Mercury (Hg) | 1000 ppm | ? Well below limit |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 100 ppm | ? Well below limit |
| Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) | 1000 ppm | ? Well below limit |
| PBBs (Polybrominated Biphenyls) | 1000 ppm | ? Well below limit |
| PBDEs (Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) | 1000 ppm | ? Well below limit |
Certificate: Intertek Report No. DELH23009988 | Testing: December 2023 | Lab: Intertek (British multinational) India Laboratory
Why Intertek?
Intertek Group plc is a British multinational headquartered in London, listed on the London Stock Exchange, operating in over 100 countries. When Intertek signs off on a RoHS compliance report, it carries weight with procurement departments worldwide. Their Report No. DELH23009988 specifically verifies that BENZ VCI films comply with EU Directive 2011/65/EU.
Who Needs RoHS-Compliant VCI Films?
- Electronics manufacturers — mandatory for any packaging that contacts circuit boards, connectors, or housings
- Automotive OEM suppliers — increasingly required alongside IMDS (International Material Data System) compliance
- Aerospace — RoHS is part of the broader hazardous substance management framework
- Defence — military specifications increasingly reference RoHS
- Any EU exporter — required for goods entering the European market
BENZ Packaging — RoHS compliant, TRGS 615 safe, BMW/VW/Daimler/GM/Volvo/Renault-Nissan certified. Request RoHS compliance certificate ?
*RoHS testing conducted by Intertek (British multinational, London HQ) at their India laboratory. Report No. DELH23009988 applies to BENZ VCI films manufactured using PROPATECH technology from Propagroup S.p.A.