Bluetooth speaker EU ROHS testing and certification
Date：2025-07-03 09:44:56 Classification
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When Bluetooth speakers 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. Here is some key information about the EU RoHS testing and certification of Bluetooth speakers:
I. Overview of the RoHS Directive
The RoHS Directive restricts the use of the following hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment:
1. Lead (Pb)
2. Cadmium (Cd)
3. Mercury (Hg)
4. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+)
5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)
6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)
7. Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
8. 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)
9. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
10. Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)
II. RoHS2.0
RoHS2.0 is a revised version of the RoHS Directive, namely the 2011/65/EU Directive, which is part of the CE certification. All products that enter the European market directly need to have RoHS2.0 certification (CE-RoHS certification).
III. Inspection Process
1. Provide product information: including whether the product is a finished product or a component, whether the material is metal or non-metal, and provide a product bill of materials (BOM).
2. Determine the certification method: Determine the certification method according to the product situation and customer requirements, such as RoHS integration, RoHS scanning + chemical testing, RoHS chemical testing.
3. Evaluate the quotation: Evaluate the quotation according to the product material and certification method.
4. Confirm the quotation: The client confirms and signs the quotation, fills in the application form, provides samples and information, and arranges the payment.
5. Testing or integration:
- RoHS integration: organize the information, issue an integration report and certificate.
- Scan + chemical testing or RoHS chemical testing: arrange product testing. If the test fails, arrange for the material that exceeds the standard to be re-tested until it passes.
6. Issue a report: After the test passes, issue a RoHS test report and certificate.
7. Case closing: The client pays the full amount (the final payment) and gets the certificate report.
4. Testing cycle
Under normal circumstances, it takes 5-7 working days to issue a test report.
5. Cost
The cost of RoHS testing is charged according to the material and color, because the product needs to be split according to the material during the test, and different materials need to be tested for harmful substances, and packaging materials of different materials need to be tested separately.
6. Certification agency
You can choose a professional third-party testing and certification agency, such as Shenzhen Dezewei, which provides a variety of certification services including RoHS certification.
7. Precautions
- The content of the above-mentioned harmful substances in the product cannot exceed the limited value of 0.1%.
- Enterprises need a certain buffer period to adapt to the directive, but RoHS compliance is currently mandatory, not optional.
Through the above process, it can be ensured that the Bluetooth speaker meets the requirements of the EU RoHS directive and enters the European market smoothly.
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