EU REACH testing and certification process for mobile phones and computers
Date：2025-07-14 10:37:40 Classification
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The EU REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006) requires that all chemicals, materials and products containing chemicals (except food and medicine) produced in the EU or imported into the EU market undergo safety assessments, and restrict the use of 250 substances of very high concern (SVHC). Products that fail the test will face market bans, recalls or fines.
1. Necessity of testing
As electronic and electrical products, mobile phones and computers must comply with the requirements of the REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006) when exported to the EU. The regulation controls 235 substances of very high concern (SVHC). If the product contains substances on the list and the concentration is greater than 0.1% (weight ratio), it is necessary to fulfill the obligation to transmit information (SCIP notification) or restrict its use. Non-compliant products will face the risk of customs detention, recall or fines.
2. Core testing items
Based on the material characteristics of mobile phones and computers, focus on the following material classification tests:
1. Basic package (applicable to all materials)
- Metal parts: 71 heavy metals such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg)
- Plastic casing/circuit board: 29 organic substances such as phthalates (DEHP/DBP/BBP, etc.) and polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)
2. Additional testing (depending on the specific design)
- Battery/coating: Migratable metals such as cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni)
- Flame retardants: Restricted substances such as hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)
- Adhesives/inks: bisphenol A (BPA), formaldehyde, etc.
> Note: The test needs to be separated by material type (such as plastic, metal, and glass need to be sampled separately).
3. Processing process and cycle
Step 1: Material pre-examination
- Provide product BOM (including all component material information), sample drawings and instructions
- Laboratory pre-evaluation test scope (cost saving)
Step 2: Send samples
- Quantity requirements: 2-3 complete prototypes (including batteries and accessories)
- Special handling: The accessible parts (such as shells and buttons) need to be separated and packaged separately
Step 3: Laboratory testing
- Regular cycle: 5-7 working days (basic items)
- Expedited service: 3 working days (cost + 30%)
Step 4: Report and compliance
- After passing the REACH test report, the SCIP database notification will be completed simultaneously (if SVHC substances are included)
- Report validity period: 1 year (because the SVHC list is updated twice a year)
4. Subsequent steps for compliance
1. Supply chain management
- Require suppliers to provide material safety declarations (SDS) to ensure source compliance
2. Identification and documents
- Product packaging marked with SVHC substance list (if content > 0.1%)
- Keep test reports and SCIP submission vouchers to deal with EU customs spot checks
3. Annual update
- Check new substances in the SVHC list every six months and retest key components
V. Key points
1. Prioritize testing of high-risk components
- Batteries, plastic casings, and circuit board solder joints are high-risk areas for exceeding the standard
2. Select qualified laboratories
- Prioritize institutions with CNAS L (such as CNAS L1234) accreditation (such as Dezewei)
3. Regulatory dynamic tracking
- 15 substances are expected to be added to the SVHC list in 2025 (such as tetrachloroethylene)
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