BEIJING -- China has issued its version of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive; the Chinese version was promulgated on Feb. 28 and takes effect March 1, 2007.

An copy of the law in English is available here.
The Chinese version contains four chapters and 27 articles.

The definition of interest to those in electronics design and assembly -- Electronic Information Products -- is contained in Article 3. Labeling requirements are stated in Articles 11, 13 and 14.

One important distinction: The China RoHS requires certification (noted in Article 19).

The Chinese language edition is available at: http://www.mii.gov.cn/art/2006/03/02/art_521_7344.html.