According to the EU REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) regulations, headphones need to undergo a series of chemical substance tests when exported to the EU market to ensure that they meet regulatory requirements. The following are the main items of EU REACH testing for headphones:
1. Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) testing
- Definition: SVHC refers to substances that meet the following conditions: one of high concern, high production, and high exposure risk.
- Testing items: At present, the SVHC substances of very high concern in the REACH testing regulations have been announced one after another, and now there are a total of 245 substances.
2. Phthalates testing
- Definition: Phthalates are a common plasticizer that is considered harmful to human health.
- Testing methods: Including GC-MS and LC-MS.
3. Mixed testing
- Definition: For products that are not complicated, the metal part and the non-metal part are sampled and tested for REACH197 items at an equal mass ratio. EU regulations support mixed testing.
Testing process
1. Consultation: Provide product information.
2. Quotation: Determine the cost and cycle of REACH certification.
3. Case opening: Sign the contract and pay the fee.
4. Testing: Engineers test according to REACH standards.
5. Complete the test: Issue the REACH certification report.
Testing cycle
General cycle: 5-7 working days.
Benefits of testing
1. Customs clearance barriers: Avoid the seizure and loss of goods caused by the need for customs to issue REACH reports.
2. Improve the transaction rate: Show the REACH test report to customers to improve the competitiveness of products.
3. Environmental advantages: Prove that the product meets the environmental protection requirements of the European Union.
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