Energy-saving lamps, also known as energy-saving light bulbs, electronic light bulbs, compact fluorescent lamps and integrated fluorescent lamps, energy-saving lamps and other electronic and electrical products are required to undergo EU ROHS testing. EU ROHS is a directive established by EU legislation to restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic and electrical equipment to protect the environment and human health. As a type of electronic and electrical equipment, energy-saving lamps need to undergo ROHS testing to ensure that the products comply with relevant standards and regulations.
EU ROHS testing items:
1. Lead (Pb): Lead is a common harmful substance that exists in solder joints, circuit boards and other components of many electronic and electrical products. EU ROHS restricts the use of lead to ensure that products comply with relevant standards.
2. Mercury (Hg): Mercury is a toxic substance commonly found in products such as fluorescent lamps and certain types of batteries. EU ROHS restricts the use of mercury to reduce harm to the environment and human health.
3. Cadmium (Cd): Cadmium is a harmful substance that is present in nickel-cadmium batteries, certain types of stabilizers and other products. EU ROHS restricts the use of cadmium to reduce harm to the environment and human health.
4. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+): Hexavalent chromium is a harmful substance that is commonly found in dyes, electroplating, anti-corrosion coatings and other products. EU ROHS restricts the use of hexavalent chromium to reduce harm to the environment and human health.
5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE): PBB and PBDE are common flame retardants commonly found in plastics, wires, cables and other products. EU ROHS restricts the use of these substances to ensure that products comply with relevant standards.
6. Phthalate (DBP), pyruvic acid ester (DEHP), benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), etc.: These harmful substances will also be included in the ROHS certification testing items.
7. Lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and hexavalent chromium (Cr6+): The content of these four substances in non-metallic materials needs to be detected and controlled.
8. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs): The content of these two flame retardants in non-metallic materials also needs to be detected and controlled.
9. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP), di(2-ethyl), hexyl phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): The content of these plasticizers in PVC materials also needs to be detected and controlled.
10. Detection of toxic and hazardous substances in packaging materials: including detection and control of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers and other substances.
EU ROHS testing process for energy-saving lamps:
1. Determine ROHS standards: Understand and determine the requirements and standards of the EU ROHS directive, including restricted hazardous substances, limit values, etc.
2. Choose a testing laboratory: Choose a testing laboratory with qualifications and experience to ensure that it can conduct ROHS testing. Laboratories should comply with international standards such as ISO/IEC 17025.
3. Provide samples and information: Provide a certain number of energy-saving lamp product samples to the testing laboratory and ensure that the samples can represent the entire product batch. At the same time, provide product-related technical information, such as product specifications, manufacturer information, etc.
4. Sign a contract and pay the fees: Sign a testing contract with the testing laboratory and pay the corresponding testing fees.
5. Arrange testing: The testing laboratory will conduct ROHS testing based on the samples and technical information provided to detect whether the samples contain hazardous substances with restricted use. The test method should comply with the corresponding RoHS standards.
6. Evaluate the test results: The testing laboratory evaluates the test results, including the content of each hazardous substance, test methods, test results, etc.
7. Issuance of certificate: If the harmful substance content of the product complies with RoHS standards and regulations, the testing laboratory will issue a ROHS test certificate. The certificate should include product information, test results, etc.
8. Update the certificate: If changes occur in the product design or manufacturing process, resulting in changes in the content of hazardous substances in the product, the ROHS test needs to be re-tested and the ROHS certificate updated.