RoHS-* * lists six harmful substances, including lead Pb, cadmium Cd, mercury Hg, hexavalent chromium Cr6+, PBDE and PBB.
In 2000, when cadmium was found in the cables of some game machines sold in the Dutch market, people first noticed that electrical and electronic equipment contained heavy metals harmful to human health. In fact, solder and ink printed on packaging boxes widely used in the production of electrical and electronic products all contain harmful heavy metals such as lead.
The EU implemented RoHS on July 1 2006. At that time, electrical and electronic products using or containing heavy metals and flame retardants (such as PBDE and PBBs) will not be allowed to enter the EU market.
RoHS is aimed at all electrical and electronic products that may contain the above six harmful substances in the production process and raw materials, mainly including: white goods, such as refrigerators, washing machines, microwave ovens, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, water heaters, etc. Black household appliances, such as audio-visual products, DVDs, CDs, TV receivers, IT products, digital products, communication products, etc. Electric tools; Electric electronic toys; Medical electrical equipment.
Relevant directives and regulations
1.76/769/EEC (+91/338/EEC), 91157/EEC (+93/86/EEC), 94/62/EEC.
2.76/769/EEC (+83/246/EEC), 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive), Basel Convention, etc.
3.76/769/EEC, 2005/69/EC, Japanese labor safety and health law, German GS certification requirements ZEK0 1-08, German food law, etc.
4.76/69/EEC； Decision 2005/84/EC; CPSIA, CP65, REACH SVHC, etc.
5. Regulations on registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals
How to prepare ROHS test samples
Before the products are sent for inspection, the production enterprise shall disassemble and package the products in advance, and indicate the product name and number on each package. In principle, the weight required to detect each component is: solid 10-20g, liquid 10-20mg.
What's the harm of not doing RoHS test?
If the product fails to pass the RoHS test, it will cause incalculable losses to the manufacturer. At that time, your products will be ignored and lose the market. If your product is lucky enough to enter the other market, once it is found out, it will encounter high fines and even criminal detention.