EU RoHS electronic hazardous testing standards for power tools
Date：2025-04-23 11:12:01 Classification
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When electric tools are sold in the EU market, they need to comply with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive, which restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. According to the search results, the following are the standards and requirements for EU RoHS electronic hazardous testing of electric tools:
I. Overview of the RoHS Directive
The RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) is a mandatory standard established by EU legislation to restrict the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products to protect the environment and human health. The RoHS Directive applies to all electrical and electronic products, including electric tools.
II. Restrictions on Hazardous Substances
According to the RoHS Directive, when conducting RoHS testing on electric tools, attention should be paid to the following restrictions on hazardous substances:
1. Lead (Pb): not more than 0.1% (1000ppm).
2. Mercury (Hg): not more than 0.1% (1000ppm).
3. Cadmium (Cd): not more than 0.01% (100ppm).
4. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+): not more than 0.1% (1000ppm).
5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs): not more than 0.1% (1000ppm).
6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs): not more than 0.1% (1000ppm).
7. Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): not more than 0.1% (1000ppm).
8. Benzyl phthalate (BBP): not more than 0.1% (1000ppm).
9. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): not more than 0.1% (1000ppm).
10. Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): not more than 0.1% (1000ppm).
3. Testing steps
In order to ensure that power tools comply with the requirements of the RoHS Directive, the following testing steps are required:
1. Confirm product classification: Determine whether the power tools are within the scope of the RoHS Directive.
2. Product testing: Conduct necessary chemical tests to confirm whether the content of harmful substances in the product complies with the requirements of the RoHS Directive. Testing usually requires accredited laboratories.
3. Prepare technical documents: Prepare technical documents including test reports, product manuals, raw material information, etc. These documents will serve as the basis for applying for certification.
4. Apply for certification: Select a suitable certification body or authorized representative, submit an application to it and pay the relevant fees. Detailed product information and technical documents may be required during the application process.
5. Evaluation and certification: The certification body will evaluate the submitted technical documents and test reports to confirm whether the product complies with the requirements of the RoHS Directive. If it does, a RoHS compliance certificate will be issued.
6. Attach CE mark: According to the RoHS2.0 directive, the product needs to be affixed with the CE mark and the corresponding declaration of conformity.
7. Continuous compliance: The design and materials of products may change with technological advances and regulatory updates, and the RoHS compliance of products needs to be reviewed and updated regularly.
Through the above steps and standards, it can be ensured that power tools comply with the requirements of the RoHS Directive when sold in the EU market, thereby avoiding economic losses and market access barriers caused by non-compliance.
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