Standard & market guideRoHSTTS / Product testing

Where it applies

Applies to electrical and electronic equipment within the directive and its cables, solder, plastics, coatings and other homogeneous materials. Batteries and packaging can be governed by separate rules.

What the evidence needs to show

  • Confirm product scope and any exemption before testing
  • Use the BOM and material risk to select lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, flame-retardant and phthalate tests
  • Technical evidence should link results and declarations to specific parts

Build the evidence in this order

  1. Build the homogeneous-material list
  2. Screen high-risk parts and supplier files
  3. Use XRF screening or confirmatory chemistry as appropriate
  4. Compile the RoHS evidence pack and control changes

Common misunderstandings

  • One whole-product test does not automatically cover model differences or later material changes
  • A RoHS report does not replace safety, EMC or other CE technical-file duties

Official reference

European Commission: RoHS ↗

Confirm product-specific scope and the applicable edition with TTS before making a compliance decision.

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