Obtaining an EU RoHS Test Report for Clip-on Earphones
Date：2026-11-13 09:41:35 Classification
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EU RoHS Testing for Clip-Style Earphones
Testing Overview
Clip-style Bluetooth earphones are classified as electrical and electronic equipment. Under the RoHS 2.0 directive (2011/65/EU + EU 2015/863), they must be tested for 10 hazardous substances: lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)), PBBs, PBDEs, DEHP, DBP, BBP, and DIBP.
The product must be broken down into its constituent homogeneous materials for testing, including the plastic housing, silicone ear clips, PCB, solder mask, solder, cables, batteries, speaker magnets, electroplated layers, and screen-printing inks.
⚠️ Note: RoHS compliance covers only hazardous chemical substances. For wireless Bluetooth earphones exported to the EU, compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) is also required. These are separate regulatory requirements, both of which are frequently requested by Amazon and customs authorities.
Required Documentation
1. Testing application form (specifying the model, Bluetooth capability, and material information).
2. Bill of Materials (BOM), listing components such as the housing, silicone parts, PCB, battery, cables, and inks.
3. Samples: 2–3 finished units. If there are different color schemes or housing finishes, separate samples must be provided for each.
4. Product images and label information.
Testing Process
1. Submit documentation; engineers will break the product down into homogeneous materials, determine the necessary tests, and provide a quote.
2. Confirm the service agreement, complete payment, and ship samples to the laboratory.
3. The laboratory performs sample preparation, followed by testing using XRF and chemical analysis instruments.
4. If the product passes, an English-language CNAS-accredited RoHS report is issued. If it fails, a remediation plan for the raw materials is provided, followed by retesting after adjustments.
5. The company must issue a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for RoHS, which is required for customs clearance and product listing on e-commerce platforms.
6. Any changes to housing materials, inks, electroplating, or suppliers will necessitate re-testing.
Timeline and Notes
Standard turnaround time is 5–7 business days; expedited service (2–3 business days) is also available.
Silicone ear clips, housing coatings, solder, and cables are the components most likely to fail RoHS compliance testing. Many clients also opt to conduct REACH and POPs testing concurrently.
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