ANSMANN strives to avoid and reduce hazardous substances in products in accordance with legal regulations. The use of such substances in electrical and electronic equipment is subject to national and international restrictions. These requirements must be met along the entire supply chain. In the EU, these regulations are set out in regulations, directives and national laws. ANSMANN also meets specific customer requirements with regard to substance content and documentation.
The EU requirements and other product-specific requirements for the products delivered to ANSMANN are summarized in the annex to this agreement. This appendix is an integral part of the agreement and will be updated as necessary. ANSMANN shall inform the supplier of updates, which the supplier must check immediately and report any non-compliance in writing.
Suppliers are required to provide appropriate evidence of compliance with the following regulations upon request.
Statutory requirements and regulations
RoHS/ElektrostoffV
EU Directive 2011/65/EU to restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Implemented in Germany by the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ordinance (ElektroStoffV).
WEEE/ElektroG
EU Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Implemented in Germany by the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG).
REACH/SVHC
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). The Regulation regulates the registration requirement, the inclusion of substances of very high concern (SVHC) in the candidate list in accordance with Article 59, the authorisation requirement for certain substances in accordance with Article 56 and the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in accordance with Article 68.
Within the framework of this Regulation, there are also specific rules for certain groups of substances, including:
PFAS (perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
PFAS is currently regulated by a comprehensive restriction proposal in accordance with Article 68 REACH. The aim is to control and reduce the risks associated with PFAS by restricting their use and production, monitoring PFAS content in the environment and in products, and implementing measures to reduce PFAS contamination and exposure.
Microplastics
Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 amending Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation with regard to synthetic polymer microparticles. This regulation specifically limits the deliberate use of microplastics in products in order to minimize their input into the environment.
EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation)
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 to prevent deforestation and forest damage caused by certain raw materials and products.
ODS (Ozone Depleting Substances)
Montreal Protocol and EU Regulation 2024/590 on substances that lead or may lead to a depletion of the ozone layer.
Conflict Minerals
Regulation (EU) 2017/821 on supply chain due diligence for Union importers of tin, tantalum, tungsten, their ores and gold originating in conflict and high-risk areas.
POPs (persistent organic pollutants)
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on the prohibition or restriction of POPs to protect human health and the environment by prohibiting or strictly restricting the production, use and sale of persistent organic pollutants, minimizing their release into the environment and ensuring the safe management and disposal of waste containing POP.
PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation)
The new EU regulation replaces the previous Directive 94/62/EC (PPWD) and regulates requirements for packaging and its recyclability. It aims to harmonise national measures to manage packaging and packaging waste in order to protect the environment and ensure the functioning of the internal market.
BattVO (battery regulation)
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries. Labeling, withdrawal and recycling requirements. It applies to all types of batteries and obliges companies to comply with environmental and due diligence obligations along the supply chain, including providing relevant evidence.
Suppliers must familiarise themselves with regulations outside the scope of the EU. There are other regulations, including those restricting the use of substances in the USA, UK and similar countries.
Status: 04.08.2025
