EU ROHS testing procedures for refrigerators
Date：2025-08-19 11:28:03 Classification
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According to the EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU and its amending Directive (EU) 2015/863), refrigerators, as large household appliances, must pass hazardous substance testing before entering the EU market. The following is the specific application process and precautions:
I. RoHS Core Requirements
1. Testing Items (10 restricted substances):
| Substance Name | Limit Requirements
| Lead (Pb) | ≤0.1%
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤0.01%
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1%
| Hexavalent Chromium (Cr⁶⁺) | ≤0.1%
| Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs) | ≤0.1%
| Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) | ≤0.1%
| Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) | ≤0.1%
| 2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) | ≤0.1%
| Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) | ≤0.1%
| Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP) | ≤0.1%
Note: Four new phthalates will be mandatory starting July 22, 2019.
2. Scope of Application:
Refrigerator units and their components (housing, circuit boards, plastic components, insulation materials, etc.) must be tested, covering the entire production chain.
II. Application Process (5-7 business days)
1. Application Submission
- Complete the application form provided by the testing agency and provide the product's bill of materials (BOM) and technical documents (circuit diagram/manual).
- Specify the sample type (whole unit or component) and classify the sample by material (metal/non-metal).
2. Sample Delivery
- Send 2-3 whole units. Components should be tested by weight (e.g., 10-20g for plastic parts).
- Highly highlight components that are likely to contain harmful substances (e.g., lead in solder joints and plasticizers in plastics).
3. Laboratory Testing
- The laboratory will conduct chemical analysis in accordance with IEC 62321:2012, using XRF screening or wet chemistry for precise quantification.
- If the materials are complex, a complete device test or integrated report may be selected (RoHS compliance certification for all components must be provided for the integrated report).
4. Report Review and Issuance
- Engineers will prepare the test report and conduct an internal review for data consistency.
- Upon successful review, a RoHS compliance report in both Chinese and English will be issued (valid for one year by default, subject to change due to raw material batches).
III. Required Documents List
| Document Type | Requirements
| Product Application Form | Laboratory-provided template, indicating product model/purpose
| Bill of Materials (BOM) | List of all components and materials
| Schematic/PCB Diagram | Marking of locations of metal components
| Product Manual | Technical specifications and usage scenarios
| Representative samples | Packaging and labeling by material
IV. Notes
1. Laboratory Selection: Prioritize laboratories with CNAS/CMA accreditation (such as Shenzhen Dezewei Testing).
2. Cost Control:
- Whole-unit testing costs more than a consolidated report, but the data is more reliable.
- Pre-screening for high-risk materials (such as PVC plastic and lead-containing solder) can reduce retesting costs.
3. Extended Requirements: Refrigerators exported to the EU must also comply with CE certification (including EMC/LVD directives).
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