Certification Introduction
The full name of RoHS Directive is The Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. In 2002, the European Union first proposed the concept of RoHS - a directive to restrict the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products (EEE).
RoHS first stage Directive 2002/95/EC: July 21, 2011 EU restrictions on lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr6+), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) in the production of certain electrical and electronic equipment sold within the European Union.
RoHS secondary stage Directive 2011/65/EU: January 2, 2013 EU Restriction of Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Cadmium (Cd), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr VI), Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB), Polybrominated Diphenyls Ether (PBDE), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), cresylbutyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), phthalic acid Diisobutyl ester (DIBP) (referred to as o-phenyl 4P).
In addition to the European Union, other countries and regions around the world, such as China, California, Singapore, India, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, etc., have also introduced RoHS control requirements, making RoHS the most basic entry threshold for electrical and electronic products to enter the global market.
Test items and regulatory requirements
The content of each homogeneous material shall not exceed the following limits:
Lead: Limit 1000ppm
Mercury: Limit 1000ppm
Hexavalent Chromium: Limit 1000ppm
Cadmium: Limit 100ppm
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB): Limit 1000ppm
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE): Limit 1000ppm
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): Limit 1000ppm
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): Limit 1000ppm
Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP): Limit 1000ppm
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): Limit 1000ppm
Applicable product scope
The RoHS Directive covers a wide scope of products, covering almost all electrical and electronic products and their raw materials
Category 1 - Large Household Appliances
Category 2 - Small Household Appliances
Category 3 - IT and Communication Equipment
Category 4 - Consumer Equipment
Class 5 - Lighting Equipment
Class 6 - Electronic and Electrical Tools
Class 7 - Toys, Leisure and Sports Equipment
Class 8 - Medical Equipment
Class 9 - Industrial Monitoring and Control Instruments Surveillance Equipment
Class 10 - Vending Machines
Class 11 - Other EEE not included in the above classes
application process
1. Apply for ROHS testing and submit the application form;
2. Our company provides a quotation;
3. Make payment according to the quotation agreement between the two parties;
4. Mail samples to our company;
5. Arrangement of testing matters
6. Test result verdict
7. Mail the report to the applicant, and the test is over.
Application documents
1. Only carry out heavy metal detection: about 5-10g for solid and 5-10mL for liquid;
2. Only for brominated flame retardant test: about 10-20g for solid and 10-20mL for liquid;
3. For heavy metal and organic pollutant detection: provide samples of about 20-30g;
4. For other organic pollutant detection: provide samples of about 30g;
The approximate weight of the material part of the coating); if the weight of the coating (coating) part does not meet the requirements of the sample amount, the coating (coating) raw material should be provided.
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How long is the RoHS report valid for?
RoHS certification does not have a mandatory validity period. If the test standard for RoHS certification is not officially revised, the original ROHS certificate can be valid for a long time.
How long does it take to do RoHS testing?
Common products apply for ROHS certification. On the premise that customers provide samples and materials, the RoHS testing time for conventional products is about 5-7 days.
Does RoHS certification require factory inspection?
RoHS does not require factory inspection.
