RoHS Compliance Testing Services

What is ROHS certification?

RoHS refers to the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive. It is a mandatory environmental complianCE certification in the EU and serves as a fundamental market access qualification for electrical and electronic products entering the EU market.

The current RoHS 3.0 standard strictly regulates 10 hazardous substances, including lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and four phthalate plasticizers. It restricts the content of hazardous substances in materials to protect human health and the ecological environment.

All electrical and electronic products, components, and cable accessories sold to the EU must comply with RoHS standards. A lack of a RoHS Compliance report, excessive hazardous substance levels, or incomplete documentation can lead to customs detention, platform listing removal, store penalties, product recalls, and hefty fines. It is an indispensable compliance certificate for cross-border electronic products.

Which Products Require RoHS Certification?

All electrical and electronic products exported to the EU and sold on cross-border platforms are strictly required to undergo RoHS compliance testing:

• Large and Small Home Appliances

• IT and Communication Equipment

• Lighting Products

• Electronic Accessories and Cables

• Electrical Toy Equipment

Related Standards and Testing Items

• Lead (Pb): Confirm specific standards, testing items, and evaluation requirements based on the product category and target market requirements.

• Cadmium (Cd): Confirm specific standards, testing items, and evaluation requirements based on the product category and target market requirements.

• Mercury (Hg): Confirm specific standards, testing items, and evaluation requirements based on the product category and target market requirements.

• Hexavalent Chromium (Cr VI): Confirm specific standards, testing items, and evaluation requirements based on the product category and target market requirements.

• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB): Confirm specific standards, testing items, and evaluation requirements based on the product category and target market requirements.

• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE): Confirm specific standards, testing items, and evaluation requirements based on the product category and target market requirements.

Application Materials

• Product Manual

• Product Nameplate

• Circuit Diagram / Schematic Diagram

• Bill of Materials (BOM) List

• Key Component Information

• Product Photos

• Product Samples

• Company Information

• Existing Test Reports (if any)

Application Process

• 01 Requirement Communication: Confirm product information, export countries, and certification goals.

• 02 Certification Assessment: Determine applicable regulations, standards, testing items, and certification paths.

• 03 Material Preparation: Organize application materials such as manuals, nameplates, circuit diagrams, BOM lists, etc.

• 04 Sample Testing: The laboratory executes tests according to the target market standards.

• 05 Application Submission / Rectification: Submit the certification application and assist with rectification if any issues arise.

• 06 Obtaining the Certificate: Complete the application process and obtain the certificate or report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the validity period of RoHS certification?

As long as the product materials, components, and production processes remain unchanged, and the EU directives are not updated, the rohs report is valid long-term. If the product undergoes a change in materials or suppliers, or if regulations are updated, re-testing and an updated report are required to ensure compliance and validity.

Do all electronic products require RoHS?

Yes. EU regulations clearly stipulate that electrical and electronic products, electrified accessories, and wires/cables with alternating current (AC) ≤ 1000V and direct current (DC) ≤ 1500V exported to the EU must be rohs compliant. Without a report, products cannot clear customs or be listed for sale.

What is the relationship between RoHS and CE? Do they need to be done at the same time?

RoHS focuses on environmental compliance regarding hazardous substances, while CE focuses on product safety compliance. The two involve different regulations and testing items, making them independent compliance projects. However, EU platform inspections typically require electronic products to possess both CE and RoHS dual compliance simultaneously; neither can be missing.

How long does RoHS certification generally take?

Routine electrical and electronic certification generally takes about 1 to 2 weeks; wireless products, safety certifications, factory audits, or certifications requiring local registration may take several weeks or even longer.

Factors affecting the turnaround time include product complexity, testing items, completeness of materials, whether rectification and re-testing are needed, and the agency's review time.