Packaging instructions and RoHS testing are two different tests, with different detection objects and purposes.

The packaging directive mainly targets packaging materials and their products, aiming to minimize the impact of packaging materials on the environment and human health. Its main testing items include physical/mechanical performance testing (such as compressive strength, stiffness, toughness, etc.), chemical performance testing (such as heavy metal content, oil resistance, etc.), and biological performance testing (such as microbial contamination, bacterial and fungal count, etc.). The purpose of these tests is to ensure that the safety of packaging materials when used as part of the product is guaranteed and will not cause pollution to the environment.

RoHS testing is a restriction directive for toxic and harmful substances used in electronic and electrical products, mainly focusing on the content of harmful substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and whether these substances will be released under working conditions. Its purpose is to protect the environment and human health, and reduce the harm of these harmful substances to the environment and human health.

The EU Packaging Materials Directive (94/62/EC) is aimed at regulating the handling of packaging and packaging waste to reduce negative impacts on the environment. The main purpose of this directive is to ensure that the design and production of packaging comply with environmental requirements, while also requiring reasonable disposal and recycling of discarded packaging.

This directive has different regulations and requirements for different types of packaging, such as:

For disposable packaging, the directive requires the use of biodegradable materials as much as possible to reduce environmental pollution.

For reusable packaging, the directive requires consideration of ease of cleaning and maintenance during design and manufacturing, in order to facilitate multiple uses.

For recycled packaging, the directive requires consideration of ease of recycling and reuse in design and manufacturing, in order to reduce waste generation.

In addition, the directive also requires the establishment of a waste packaging recycling system to ensure that waste packaging is properly handled and recycled. At the same time, the directive also encourages consumers to reduce the use of disposable packaging and increase the use of reusable packaging.