EU RoHS Certification Standard

RoHS is a mandatory standard established by European Union legislation. Its full name is the Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS). The directive officially came into effect on July 1, 2006. It aims to regulate the material composition and technical specifications of electronic and electrical products, enhancing protection for human health and the environment.

Purpose

The RoHS directive seeks to eliminate the use of the following ten hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products:

 Lead (Pb)

 Mercury (Hg)

 Cadmium (Cd)

 Hexavalent chromium (Cr⁶⁺)

 Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)

 Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)

 Four types of phthalates

Special attention is given to lead content, which must not exceed 0.1%.

Applicable Region

European Union

Regulatory Framework

Directive 2011/65/EU

Covered Product Categories

Old Directive (2002/95/EC):

1. Large household appliances

2. Small household appliances

3. Information technology and telecommunications equipment

4. Consumer equipment

5. Lighting equipment

6. Electrical and electronic tools

7. Toys, leisure and sports equipment

8. Vending machines

New Directive (2011/65/EU):

1. Large household appliances

2. Small household appliances

3. Information technology and telecommunications equipment

4. Consumer equipment

5. Lighting equipment

6. Electrical and electronic tools

7. Toys, leisure and sports equipment

8. Medical equipment

9. Monitoring and control instruments (including large-scale industrial equipment)

10. Vending machines

11. Any other electrical and electronic equipment not included in the above categories

Examples of Applicable Products:

 Household appliances: refrigerators, washing machines, microwave ovens, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, water heaters

 Audio and video equipment: DVD players, CD players, TV receivers

 IT products and digital electronics

 Communication equipment

 Electric tools and electronic toys

 Medical electrical equipment

ROHS certification Process

1. Application

Fill out the ROHS Testing application form (available from JJR Laboratory) and return the completed form.

2. Quotation and Sample Submission

After applying, send product samples to JJR Laboratory. The lab will disassemble them as required and provide feedback on the number of test components and testing duration.

3. Payment and Testing

Testing will begin once payment is received. Most tests are completed within one week.

4. Report Delivery

The RoHS test report can be delivered by courier, fax, email, or collected in person.

Certification Body

JJR Laboratory, China

Benefits of RoHS Certification

RoHS certification is essential for products entering the EU market. Even beyond legally mandated categories, RoHS Compliance demonstrates a product’s environmental safety. Products containing banned substances cannot obtain RoHS certification and are unlikely to gain market acceptance. Therefore, RoHS is not only a technical standard but also a key competitive advantage in international trade.