The OEKO Institut has confirmed that there are currently no alternatives on the market that match the color performance and energy-efficiency of solutions based on cadmium selenide (CdSe) quantum dots (QDs). The extensive report can be found on the European Commission’s RoHS Exemptions website. The Commission’s consultant thus recommends the renewal of the RoHS exemption allowing the use of CdSe QDs in displays for a period of three years.

RoHS (Restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances)   From January 2013 RoHS compliance becomes a requirement of a producer’s self-certification  of  their overall CE (European Community Conformity) Mark. The LIA Laboratories are here to assist. It offers XRF testing to suit customers’ needs, from a single material sample through to a complete finished product. As well as initial type testing can offer an on-going product evaluation service to ensure continued compliance and manufacturer due diligence....