Electric kettle EU RoHS test report process
Date：2026-03-16 09:37:24 Classification
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Electric kettles fall under the category of "small household appliances" regulated by the EU RoHS Directive. Obtaining a RoHS test report is primarily to prove that the product does not contain hazardous substances, allowing for legal sale in the EU market (part of CE certification).
Phase 1: Preliminary Preparation and Quotation
1. Confirm Testing Mode
Electric kettles are typically tested as a whole unit. This means that instead of disassembling the kettle into individual parts for testing, the finished product is disassembled into components of different materials for group testing.
2. Prepare the Bill of Materials (BOM)
This is the most crucial step. You need to provide the laboratory with a disassembled list of the product, listing all components and their materials.
Example:
Plastic shell (PP material)
Handle (ABS material)
Power cord (PVC sheath + copper wire)
Heating plate (304 stainless steel)
Sealing ring (silicone)
Thermostat (metal + plastic components)
3. Submit Application and Quotation
Fill out the test application form.
The laboratory calculates the cost based on the BOM. The cost typically depends on the number of material colors and the complexity of the disassembly.
Note: Different colors of the same material (e.g., black and white casings) need to be tested separately, as the pigments may contain harmful substances. *
Phase Two: Sample Submission and Testing
1. Sample Submission
Usually, 1-2 complete finished product samples need to be sent to the laboratory.
The laboratory will disassemble the samples upon receipt, classifying all homogeneous materials (materials that cannot be further mechanically disassembled).
2. Laboratory Testing Procedure
The laboratory will conduct the following tests on key components of the electric kettle:
Initial Screening (XRF Scan): Rapid scanning of all components using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for qualitative analysis to determine the presence of heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium).
Chemical Testing (Wet Chemical Method): Precise quantitative chemical analysis for high-risk components or those with questionable scan results.
Key Testing Items:
Power Cord: PVC sheath and plug (focusing on lead, cadmium, and phthalates).
Plastic Components (Casing, Base): Testing for 6 heavy metals + 4 phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP). Metal components (heating plate, thermostat): Test for lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium.
Coating/Paint: If the casing is painted, test for hexavalent chromium.
Internal solder joints: Solder on the circuit board (focus on lead testing).
Third Stage: Report Issuance
1. Data Judgment
Laboratory comparison test results with RoHS 2.0 limits:
Lead < 1000 ppm
Mercury < 1000 ppm
Cadmium < 100 ppm
Hexavalent chromium < 1000 ppm
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) < 1000 ppm
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) < 1000 ppm
Phthalates (4 items) < 1000 ppm each
2. Report Issuance
If all items are compliant, the laboratory issues a RoHS compliant test report.
If any component fails to meet the requirements, the laboratory will issue a non-compliance notice, and you will need to replace the material or component and resubmit the sample for testing.
Phase Four: Compliance Follow-up (Critical)
Receiving the report does not mean the end. You still need to complete the following steps to sell compliantly:
1. Signing the Declaration of Conformity (DoC):
The manufacturer or importer must sign a written Declaration of Conformity (DoC) declaring that the product complies with the RoHS Directive. This document does not need to be given to the laboratory but must be kept at an authorized representative office in the EU or readily available to regulatory agencies.
2. Affixing the CE Mark:
RoHS is part of CE certification. Affixing the CE mark to the product or packaging indicates that the product complies with all relevant directives, including RoHS.
Processing Time and Cost Estimate
Processing Time: The standard processing time is 5-7 business days. For expedited processing, it can be shortened to approximately 3 business days.
Cost: The cost is not fixed and depends on the material of the electric kettle.
Simple kettles made of a single material are less expensive.
Kettles with complex bases, indicator lights, multiple colors, or various metal fittings will have a higher cost. The price generally ranges from several hundred to several thousand RMB.
RoHS Testing Tips for Electric Kettles
1. Power Cord is a Major Problem Area: Many electric kettles have no issues with the main unit, but the power cord, often made with recycled PVC, can easily lead to excessive levels of lead or phthalates. Always ensure the power cord supplier has RoHS compliance certification.
2. Heating Plate Solder: Using leaded solder at the heating plate connection will result in excessive lead levels. Always ensure lead-free solder is used.
3. Phthalates: RoHS 2.0 added four new plasticizers. For soft plastics (such as sealing rings and flexible power cords), testing is crucial; the old RoHS (6 items) is no longer applicable.
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