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Overview

RoHS(Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is a European Union directive restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic and electrical equipment.

The full designation is 2011/65/EU (i.e., RoHS 2.0), officially effective from January 3, 2013, replacing the original 2002/95/EC (RoHS 1.0).

RoHS 2.0 is established by the EU Directorate-General for Environment and applies to all EEE sold in the EU market.

In June 2015, the EU published amendment (EU) 2015/863, adding 4 phthalates to the restricted list, expanding restricted substances from 6 to 10 items (i.e., RoHS 3.0). This amendment became mandatory for all EEE from July 22, 2019.

Applicable Products

Applicable Products and Service Categories

RoHS 2.0 scope covers the following 10 categories of EEE: 1. Large household appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, etc.);
Small household appliances (vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, coffee makers, etc.);
IT and telecommunication equipment (computers, mobile phones, routers, etc.);
Consumer equipment (TVs, audio equipment, cameras, etc.);
Lighting equipment (fluorescent lamps, LED lamps, etc.);
Electronic and electrical tools (power drills, sewing machines, etc.);
Toys, leisure and sports equipment;
Medical devices (including in vitro diagnostic medical devices);
Monitoring and control instruments;
Vending machines. Additionally, Category 11 covers other unclassified EEE (from 2019 onwards). All cables and accessories of the above equipment are also included in the scope.

Restricted Substances and Limits

Technical Standards and Compliance Indicators

Substances restricted by RoHS 2.0 (including 2015/863 amendment):

No.	Substance Name	English Name	CAS No.	Limit
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1	Lead	Lead (Pb)	7439-92-1	1000 ppm (0.1%)
2	Mercury	Mercury (Hg)	7439-97-6	100 ppm (0.01%)
3	Cadmium	Cadmium (Cd)	7440-43-9	100 ppm (0.01%)
4	Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)	Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)	18540-29-9	1000 ppm (0.1%)
5	PBB	PBB	13654-09-6	1000 ppm (0.1%)
6	PBDE	PBDE	32534-81-9	1000 ppm (0.1%)
7	DEHP	DEHP	117-81-7	1000 ppm (0.1%)
8	BBP	BBP	85-68-7	1000 ppm (0.1%)
9	DBP	DBP	84-74-2	1000 ppm (0.1%)
10	DIBP	DIBP	84-69-5	1000 ppm (0.1%)

The above limits are maximum concentration limits in homogeneous materials. A homogeneous material cannot be mechanically separated into different materials, such as plastics, metal coatings, solder, etc.

Test Methods and Standards

Core Testing Items and Indicators

RoHS test methods are based on IEC 62321 series standards, specifically:

Typical Test ProcessFirst, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) is used for rapid non-destructive screening. Samples with screening values near or exceeding limits are then subjected to chemical precise analysis (e.g., ICP-OES, GC-MS).

IEC 62321-1:2013	General Principles and Methodology
IEC 62321-2:2021	Sample disassembly, preparation and mechanical sample preparation
IEC 62321-3-1:2017	Screening of lead, cadmium and total mercury using XRF, AAS, AFS, CVA, ICP-OES and ICP-MS
IEC 62321-3-4:2017	Determination of mercury in polymers and metals using CV-AFS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS
IEC 62321-4:2013+AMD1:2017	Determination of mercury in polymers, metals and electronic components using CVA, ICP-OES and ICP-MS
IEC 62321-5:2013	Determination of lead and cadmium in polymers and metals using AAS, AFS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS
IEC 62321-6:2015	Determination of total chromium and hexavalent chromium in polymers and metals using colorimetric method or UV-Vis
IEC 62321-7-1:2015	Determination of hexavalent chromium in uncoated and coated metals using colorimetric method
IEC 62321-7-2:2017	Determination of PBB and PBDE in polymers and electronic components using GC-MS
IEC 62321-8:2017	Determination of phthalates by GC-MS

Certification Process

Complete Steps from Application to Certification

RoHS Compliance Process:
Step 1	Product disassembly and homogeneous material identification - disassemble products to homogeneous material level (e.g., plastic housing, metal screws, PCB pads, wire insulation).
Step 2	Perform XRF screening test on each homogeneous material.
Step 3	Perform chemical precise analysis on materials with screening values near or exceeding limits.
Step 4	Compile all material test data and issue RoHS test report.
Step 5	Based on the test report, prepare Technical Documentation including product description, material declaration (BOM with RoHS compliance data for each material), and test reports.
Step 6	Sign EU Declaration of Conformity (Do C).
Step 7	Affix CE mark.
Step 8	Retain technical documentation for at least 10 years for inspection.

Required Documents and Notes

Required Documents and Materials

To apply for RoHS testing, the following are required: Product name and model

Product disassembly list and BOM (indicating composition and weight ratio of each material)

Test samples (complete product or disassembled homogeneous material samples)

Product manual. Important Notes: RoHS limits are at the homogeneous material level, not at the whole product or component level. For example, insulation and conductor in a wire must be tested separately. The RoHS exemption list (Annex III and Annex IV) allows exemptions for specific applications, such as lead in high-melting-point solder (lead content in alloys 85 % and above), but the exemption scope is continuously narrowing. EU market random inspections and reporting mechanisms are becoming increasingly strict. Products not meeting RoHS requirements will be recalled and subject to heavy fines. The CE mark is the RoHS compliance identifier - products without the CE mark may not be sold in the EU market. The RoHS Declaration of Conformity must be signed by an authorized representative or manufacturer in the EU. China RoHS (GB/T 26572) is basically consistent with EU RoHS in terms of limits, but differs in control methods and labeling requirements.

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Applicable Products

Restricted Substances and Limits

Test Methods and Standards

Certification Process

Required Documents and Notes

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