RoHS Compliance Authority

The full name of the EU RoHS Directive is “Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment”. It is a mandatory standard established by EU legislation, aimed at restricting the use of specific hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

The directive was issued in 2002 and originally applied to most electrical and electronic devices. According to the RoHS Directive, all electrical and electronic products sold in the EU market must comply with the restrictions and standards on these substances. This applies to all types of equipment, from small household appliances to large industrial machines and electronic devices.

The implementation of the RoHS Directive has had a significant impact on enterprises and manufacturers, requiring more material testing and supply chain management to ensure compliance. At the same time, RoHS encourages green design and sustainable development, promoting environmental protection and safeguarding human health.

China JJR Laboratory mainly provides ROHS Testing services for restricted substances in electronic and electrical products in accordance with the EU Directive.

Scope of Applicable Products

The EU RoHS 2.0 applies to various types of electronic and electrical products. The directive covers a wide range of items, including all electrical and electronic equipment and their raw materials that require electric current or electromagnetic fields to perform at least one intended function:

1. Large household appliances

2. Small household appliances

3. IT and telecommunications equipment

4. Consumer equipment

5. Lighting equipment

6. Electrical and electronic tools

7. Toys, leisure, and sports equipment

8. Medical devices

9. Monitoring and control instruments, including industrial monitoring and control equipment

10. Automatic dispensers

11. All other electrical and electronic equipment not covered in the above categories

Testing Methods and Items

EU RoHS Ten Items

- Testing items: Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)], Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs), BIS(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

- Testing standard: IEC62321

- Sample requirement:

- Materials: 30g

- Liquids: 100ml

- Complete device: 1 set + dismantled parts

- Testing period: varies by product; regular period is 5–7 working days

EU RoHS Four Items

- Testing items: Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)]

- Testing standard: IEC62321

- Sample requirement:

- Materials: 30g

- Liquids: 100ml

- Complete device: 1 set + dismantled parts

- Testing period: varies by product; regular period is 5–7 working days

Testing Timeline

- Raw materials: approximately 5 working days

- Complete products: depends on the quantity of items to be tested

- JJR LAB offers expedited testing servicesif required.