Charger EU REACH chemical testing process
Date：2025-08-08 11:12:33 Classification
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The complete EU REACH chemical testing process and key points for chargers are summarized based on EU regulatory requirements and industry experience:
I. Core REACH Testing Requirements
1. Testing Scope
- Charger Types: Including wired/USB chargers, wireless chargers, and car chargers (cigarette lighter port), etc.
- Key Substances of Concern:
- Phthalates (≤0.1%), heavy metals (lead ≤13.5 mg/kg)
- SVHCs (Substances of Very High Concern, currently 250 items), such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), azo dyes (AZO), and flame retardants
2. Mandatory Circumstances
- SVHC content > 0.1% and annual export volume ≥ 1 ton ➜ Requires notification to ECHA
- E-commerce platforms such as Amazon are required to submit a REACH Annex XVII report
II. Full Application Process (5-Step Closed-Loop)
| Steps | Operational Details | Cycle/Materials |
| 1. Application Preparation | Fill out the application form (including model number, bill of materials (BOM), and product manual) and provide a product manual. The proportion of metal and non-metal components must be clearly stated.
| 2. Quote and Contract Signing | The certification body will assess the material complexity (metal testing: 59 items; non-metal testing: 191 items). | Fee: Metal parts: ¥1,000; non-metal parts: ¥1.5,000.
| 3. Sample Delivery | Provide 2-3 unopened finished products (including packaging, accessories, and complete circuitry). | The car charger must include a cigarette lighter port.
| 4. Laboratory Testing | - Metal Parts: Heavy Metal Migration (lead, cadmium, etc.)
- Non-metal Parts: Phthalates, PAHs, organotin, etc. | Typical processing time: 5-7 business days; complex materials may require additional processing time.
| 5. Report Issuance | English REACH test report will be issued upon passing. Failure requires corrective retesting. | No annual fee or factory inspection required for the certificate.
> Cost-Saving Tips:
> - Mixed testing: Metal and non-metal components are sampled based on their mass ratio, covering all 250 test items.
- Multi-model integration: Product families with variations less than 20% can share a common report.
III. Key Risk Points and Mitigation Solutions
1. Material Defects
- Excessive phthalate content in plastic parts (accounting for 35% of failures): Submit raw materials for inspection in advance to avoid recycling.
- Battery compartment design: Insufficient insulation of metal contacts can lead to short circuits; enhanced isolation and protection are required.
2. Labeling Issues
- Omission of warning labels for SVHC content greater than 0.1% (e.g., packaging/instructions)
- Failure to label EU Representative (EO) information (mandatory for non-EU companies)
3. Dynamic Compliance
- SVHC List Update: Increased to 250 items in 2024, requiring semi-annual verification on the ECHA official website.
- New Regulation Reminder: The phthalate limit for USB port plastic parts has been tightened from 0.1% to 0.05% (2024 version).
IV. Required Document List
- Technical Documents: Circuit diagram, Bill of Materials (BOM) (with component materials indicated), Instructions (including safety warnings)
- Company Qualifications: Business license, EU Importer Agreement (non-EU companies must specify OR)
- Test Report: Must indicate the specific SVHC and content (e.g., "Diethyl Phthalate: 0.08%").
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