Processing of EU RoHS testing report for electric shavers
Date：2026-03-03 09:59:41 Classification
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The EU RoHS test report for electric shavers is processed because electric shavers are small household appliances and must comply with the requirements of the RoHS 2.0 Directive (2011/65/EU) and its revised directives when sold in the EU market.
The following is a detailed handling guide, including testing items, procedures, cost cycles, and precautions:
1、 Applicable standards and testing items
Electric shavers must comply with RoHS 2.0 standards, and the testing items have been increased from 6 to 10.
Test substance and limit value:
|Serial number | Hazardous substance | Limit value (ppm) | Remarks|
|1 | Lead | 1000 | Metal, solder, plastic, etc|
|2 | Mercury | 1000 | Very rare, mainly in old style switches/batteries|
|3 | Cadmium | 100 | High risk, often found in electroplating layers, batteries, and yellow plastics|
|4 | Hexavalent chromium | 1000 | Metal anti rust coating|
|5 | Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) | 1000 | Flame retardants|
|6 | Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) | 1000 | Flame retardant|
|7 | Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) | 1000 | High risk, often present in soft plastics and wire sheaths|
|8 | Butyl phthalate (DBP) | 1000 | Soft plastic|
|9 | Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) | 1000 | Soft plastic|
|10 | Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) | 1000 | Soft plastic|
2、 Handling process
Step 1: Application and Quotation
Fill out the application form.
Provide a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the product, listing all components (shell, blade, motor, battery, PCB board, wire, etc.).
The laboratory evaluates the quantity of materials to be tested based on the BOM table and provides a quotation.
Step 2: Sample Preparation and Inspection
Key point: RoHS testing is for homogeneous materials.
This means that the entire shaver cannot be directly thrown into the machine for testing, it must be disassembled.
For example, the plastic shell is one material, the metal blade is one material, and the solder joints on the PCB board are another material.
Usually, 1-2 finished product samples need to be sent for laboratory disassembly testing.
Step 3: Laboratory testing
Splitting: The engineer disassembled the shaver into the smallest physical unit.
Screening: Use XRF (X-ray fluorescence spectrometer) for initial screening.
Chemical testing: If the XRF screening results are close to or exceed the limit, chemical wet testing (such as ICP-MS, GC-MS) will be performed to obtain accurate data.
Step 4: Issue a report
After passing the test, the laboratory will issue a RoHS test report.
The report will provide a detailed list of the test results for each component, such as the casing, blade mesh, and motor coil.
3、 Cost and cycle estimation
cost:
The cost depends on the type and quantity of materials.
Electric shavers typically include: plastic casing, metal blade, motor, PCB circuit board, battery, wires, silicone/rubber pads, etc.
If the material is single, the cost is lower; If there are multiple colors (different colored plastics need to be measured separately) and multiple components, the cost will be higher.
Reference range: ranging from several hundred to several thousand RMB, depending on the complexity of the BOM table. *
Cycle:
Normally, it takes 5-7 working days.
Urgent services usually require an additional fee.
4、 Key points and difficulties in testing electric shavers
During the processing, the following components are most likely to fail and require special attention:
1. Battery:
Shavers are mostly made of lithium batteries or nickel hydrogen batteries. The battery contains heavy metals (cadmium, lead) inside. Although the battery itself has a battery directive, as a component, its casing and internal materials must comply with RoHS.
2. Wires and plugs:
If it is a charging model, the outer skin (PVC) of the power cord and the plastic of the plug are high-risk areas for excessive phthalates (plasticizers).
Solder materials may contain lead.
3. Metal blade and mesh cover:
The blade is usually made of stainless steel or titanium alloy, and it is necessary to confirm whether there is a coating containing chromium or cadmium.
4. PCB circuit board:
The pins and solder joints in electronic components are prone to lead.
5、 The relationship between the purpose of the report and CE certification
Many companies confuse the relationship between RoHS reporting and CE certification:
RoHS report: It is a test data certificate issued by a third-party laboratory (Dezewei Testing CNAS registration number: L8083).
CE certification: It is the "passport" for products to enter the European Union.
Relationship: RoHS is a part of CE certification. When obtaining CE certification, RoHS testing must be included. You can create a separate RoHS report or include it as part of the CE certification (LVD electromagnetic compatibility+RoHS).
6、 Suggestions for Sellers
1. Truthfully declare the material: accurately fill in the material in the BOM table to avoid testing failure due to concealing the material.
2. Internal pre inspection: Prior to inspection, suppliers may be required to provide environmental reports for raw materials (such as RoHS reports for plastic pellets) to reduce the risk of finished product testing.
3. Choose a compliance agency: Select a laboratory with CNAS (ISO/IEC 17025) qualifications to ensure that the report is recognized by EU customs and e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and TEMU.
Summary: The core of obtaining a RoHS report for electric shavers is to split the product and test 10 harmful substances. Key measures should be taken to prevent excessive levels of lead, cadmium, and phthalates in batteries, wires, and soldering. It is recommended to complete testing before shipment to avoid being detained by EU customs or facing significant fines.
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