India, July 7 -- REACH and RoHS -- I have had the companionship of these two very close friends for nearly two decades now. They have really been great and excellent buddies, and I cannot thank them enough!

A friend recently asked me whether India was following REACH and RoHS. For those unaware, REACH and RoHS are European Union regulations focused on restricting hazardous substances, but they have different scopes and focuses.

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) applies to a wide range of products and chemical substances, aiming to ensure their safe use throughout their lifecycle.

RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) specifically targets electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), restric...