Raingear refers to various tools used to block rainwater, including raincoats, rain shoes, umbrellas, rain caps, etc. The scope of rain gear certification in the EU ROHS mainly includes various rain gear products, such as raincoats, umbrellas, etc. The testing project mainly includes the testing of heavy metals, specifically the detection of harmful substances such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium (Cr6+).

EU ROHS Testing Principles

The testing principle of EU ROHS is to split products based on their materials and conduct separate testing for harmful substances using different materials. Metal materials need to be tested for four harmful metal elements such as lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and hexavalent chromium (Cr6+). In addition to inspecting these four harmful heavy metal elements, plastic materials also need to be tested for brominated flame retardants (PBB/PBDE). At the same time, it is also necessary to conduct separate heavy metal testing on packaging materials of different materials.

The testing process for EU ROHS rain gear includes the following steps:

1. The applicant shall fill out the application form and provide a list of product components.

2. Split the product according to the material, and detect harmful substances using different materials. For example, metal materials need to be tested for harmful metal elements such as lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and hexavalent chromium (Cr6+). In addition to inspecting these four harmful heavy metal elements, plastic materials also need to be tested for brominated flame retardants.

3. Sample testing: Send the split sample to the certification agency for testing. During the testing process, XRF scanning and other technical means may be used for preliminary screening, and then chemical testing analysis will be conducted on the materials in question to determine whether they meet the requirements of the ROHS directive.

4. Result evaluation and report preparation: Certification agencies evaluate based on test results and prepare detailed testing reports. This report will include testing methods, results, conclusions, etc., and be used to demonstrate whether the product complies with the ROHS directive.