Processing RoHS test reports for network servers in China
Date：2026-02-05 09:03:03 Classification
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Complete Process for Obtaining a China RoHS Testing Report for a Web Server
Step 1: Confirm if the product is in the "Compliance Management Catalog"
Conclusion: Yes, it is in the catalog. According to the "Compliance Management Catalog for Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (First Batch)" issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the category "Computers and Other Office Equipment" explicitly includes "Servers." Therefore, web servers are required to meet China RoHS requirements.
Step 2: Conduct Product Testing (Obtain Technical Basis)
This is the core step in obtaining the report.
Testing Standard: GB/T 26125-2011 (equivalent to IEC 62321). This is the standard method for testing the content of six hazardous substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers).
Limit Standard: GB/T 26572-2011. This is the standard that specifies the limits for hazardous substances.
How to Submit for Testing:
Sample Submission: Usually, a complete server unit is required. The laboratory will break it down into homogeneous materials for testing (such as plastic casings, metal supports, solder, chip packaging materials, cable insulation, etc.).
Laboratory Selection: The laboratory must be a testing organization with China Metrology Accreditation (CMA) qualification, and its CMA accreditation scope must include the GB/T 26125 standard. This is a prerequisite for the report to be legally valid.
Testing Items: Testing for 6 hazardous substances.
Step 3: Preparing Technical Support Documents (The Most Crucial Step)
A complete declaration of conformity is not just a report, but a set of documents. According to the "Frequently Asked Questions on Implementing the <Administrative Measures for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products>", enterprises should prepare and retain the following "technical support documents":
1. Product Declaration of Conformity for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances: The enterprise's self-declaration document.
2. Product Hazardous Substance Content Table: Listing the hazardous substance content information of each component/material in the product.
3. Product Testing Report: This refers to the CMA report issued by a third-party laboratory, as mentioned in Step 2. This is the most crucial supporting document.
4. Testing Reports or Declarations of Conformity for Components, Parts, and Raw Materials: Collect relevant RoHS compliance certificates from upstream suppliers to support the overall product's compliance.
5. Other documents proving compliance with standards.
Step Four: Compliance Labeling (Reflected on the Product)
Based on the test results, label the product, instruction manual, or packaging as required:
"Green Label" (e-label): If the content of hazardous substances in all homogeneous materials in the product is below the limits specified in GB/T 26572, a green "e" cycle label is affixed.
"Orange Label": If the product contains hazardous substances exceeding the limits, an orange warning label is affixed, and the product instruction manual must clearly and truthfully list the names of the exceeding components, the hazardous substances they contain, their content, and the environmentally friendly usage period.
The label must include: product name, model, manufacturer (or importer) name, and information on the content of hazardous substances.
Step 5: Complete the Nationally Recommended Voluntary Certification (Optional but Recommended)
In addition to mandatory labeling and limit requirements, China also has a "Nationally Recommended Voluntary Certification" system (adopting a "self-declaration + voluntary certification" model).
What is this? It's a certification process where companies voluntarily apply for and have their products certified by certification bodies approved by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (CNCA) to ensure compliance with China's RoHS standards.
Benefits:
Obtaining a certification certificate and mark enhances credibility and makes it easier for purchasers (especially government agencies, state-owned enterprises, and large corporations) to accept it.
You can use the "RoHS" certification mark on your products, improving market competitiveness.
The certification process also serves as a systematic review of your supply chain management.
Certification Bodies: Such as the China Quality Certification Center (CQC), CESI, etc.
Summary and Key Reminders
1. Mandatory vs. Voluntary: For web servers, "labeling" and "limits to hazardous substances" are legally mandatory. "Nationally Recommended Voluntary Certification" is voluntary, but strongly recommended.
2. Core Document: A third-party testing report bearing the CMA mark is the cornerstone of the entire set of technical support documents.
3. Responsible Entity: The manufacturer or importer of server products selling in the Chinese market is the responsible entity and must complete all the above compliance work.
4. Process Suggestion:
Contact a qualified testing institution to discuss testing details and pricing.
Submit the entire machine for testing and obtain a CMA testing report.
Based on the report results, create and affix compliance labels.
Compile the complete set of technical support documents (self-declaration, hazardous substance content table, testing report, supplier declaration, etc.) and archive them for future reference, keeping them for at least 10 years.
(Optional) Based on the testing report and the complete set of documents, apply to a certification body for national voluntary certification and obtain a certificate.
Final Recommendation: Due to the complexity of server structures and the numerous components involved, it is strongly recommended that you directly consult an authoritative testing and certification body (such as Dezewei Testing, CNAS registration number: L8083) before starting the project. They will provide the most direct and efficient solution based on your specific circumstances.
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