What are the CE-ROHS test requirements in the EU? How to handle CE-ROHS testing?

In modern electronic product manufacturing, RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) testing is becoming increasingly important, especially for those companies planning to enter the European market. RoHS testing is not only about environmental compliance but also directly affects a company's market competitiveness and brand image. Today, HuaBiao Testing editor shares with you what are the requirements for EU CE-RoHS testing? How can CE-RoHS testing be handled? EU CE-RoHS Test Requirements.

The main purpose of the EU CE-RoHS certification is to restrict the use of the following ten hazardous substances and set concentration limits for them in products: 1. Lead (Pb): The content must not exceed 1000ppm (0.1%), mainly found in solder, glass, and other materials. 2. Cadmium (Cd): The content must not exceed 100ppm (0.01%), commonly used in switches, springs, connectors, and other components. 3. Mercury (Hg): The content must not exceed 1000ppm (0.1%), mainly present in thermostats, sensors, and other components. 4. Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI): The content must not exceed 1000ppm (0.1%), often found in metal anti-corrosion coatings. 5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs): The content must not exceed 1000ppm (0.1%), a type of brominated flame retardant. 6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs): The content must not exceed 1000ppm (0.1%), also a type of brominated flame retardant. 7. Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): The content must not exceed 1000ppm (0.1%), used as a plasticizer for PVC. 8. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): The content must not exceed 1000ppm (0.1%), used in PVC components and non-polymer products such as paints, adhesives, etc. 9. Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP): The content must not exceed 1000ppm (0.1%), mainly used as a plasticizer for PVC. 10. Dihexyl phthalate (DEHP): The content must not exceed 1000ppm (0.1%), another type of PVC plasticizer. Additionally, the CE-RoHS certification requires the use of scientific testing methods to determine the content of hazardous substances in products, including chemical analysis and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Manufacturers need to provide detailed technical documents, including product material lists, hazardous substance test reports, etc., to prove that the product meets the requirements of the CE-RoHS directive.

CE-RoHS Test Handling ProcessThe process of handling CE-RoHS certification is relatively rigorous and requires cooperation from the enterprise with the certification body to complete a series of steps: 1. Prepare application materials: Including product material list, production process flow, copy of business license, etc. 2. Choose a certification laboratory: Entrust an experienced and professional certification laboratory to test the product. 3. Submit the application: Apply for CE-RoHS certification to the relevant certification body and fill out the application form. 4. Product testing: The certification body will conduct precise analysis of the product samples' hazardous substance content and issue a test report. 5. Assessment report: The certification body evaluates the test report to confirm whether the product meets the requirements of the RoHS directive. 6. Issue certificate: If the product passes the evaluation, the certification body will issue a CE-RoHS certification certificate, proving that the product complies with environmental standards.

It should be noted that the validity period of CE-RoHS certification is usually related to the stability of EU standards and product materials. As long as the EU standards and product materials remain unchanged, these reports will still be valid. However, some buyers have set a one-year validity period for ROHS reports by default in the market to regulate suppliers' material replacement behavior. Therefore, whether to accept these reports depends on the specific requirements of customers.

Huabiao Testing has an experienced technical team and advanced testing equipment to provide you with a complete CE-RoHS testing solution. It has passed CMA/CNAS qualification certification, ensuring accurate and reliable test data, and its test reports carry national/international credibility. We help manage risks and meet your product market requirements, assisting your products to sell well all over the world.