How to obtain the national ROHS testing and certification for yoga mats
Date：2025-09-22 09:54:25 Classification
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According to the Chinese national standard GB/T 26572-2011 "Requirements for Limiting Substances in Electronic and Electrical Products", the national ROHS testing and certification (i.e., the Chinese version of RoHS) for yoga mats requires the testing of six hazardous substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). This differs from the 10 requirements of the EU RoHS. The following are the specific handling procedures and key points:
1. Testing standards and items
1. Detection range
The national standard ROHS only conducts classified testing for metallic materials (testing the above six items) and non-metallic materials (testing five items excluding hexavalent chromium).
2. Limit requirements (unit: ppm):
- Cadmium (Cd): ≤100
- Other five items (lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, etc.): ≤1000.
II. Handling Process
1. Select a testing agency
- It is necessary to identify laboratories with CMA (China Metrology Accreditation) qualification, such as Dezhuiwei Testing, with Dezhuiwei CNAS registration number: L8083.
2. Submit application and samples
- Fill in the application form: provide the product model and bill of materials (BOM).
- Sample submission requirements:
- Metal material: 5-10g;
- Non-metallic materials (such as TPE/PVC foam layer): 10-20g.
3. Laboratory testing
- Utilize XRF scanning combined with chemical testing: initially screen for suspected materials exceeding standards, followed by targeted chemical analysis.
4. Issue report
- After passing the test, the laboratory will issue a RoHS test report with the CMA logo, which is usually valid for 1 year.
III. List of required materials
| Material type | Specific requirements
| Sample | Provide sufficient quantity according to material (see the above sample submission requirements)
| Technical documents | Product manual, circuit diagram (if electronic components are included), material composition declaration
| Enterprise information | Copy of business license, application form (stamped)
| Other | For sales on e-commerce platforms, an additional quality inspection report (GB 28482-2012 "Yoga Mat") is required
IV. Precautions
1. Corporate standard filing (optional but recommended)
- If the product involves special processes, it is recommended that the filing enterprise adheres to the implementation standard (such as Q/XXX). The following documents are required:
- Standard text, preparation instructions, and test report;
- Submit on the "Enterprise Standard Information Public Service Platform".
2. Difference from EU RoHS
- According to the national standard, there is no need to test for four plasticizers such as phthalates. However, for exports to the European Union, additional testing and CE certification are required.
3. Cycle and cost
- Processing time: 3-5 business days (can be shortened for urgent requests);
- Cost: The cost for single material testing is approximately 500-800 yuan, while the overall packaging price for the entire machine is around 2000 yuan.
V. Summary of Recommended Steps
1. Disassemble the yoga mat materials (such as the surface layer TPE and the bottom layer rubber);
2. Contact CMA laboratory (such as [Dezhiwei Testing]);
3. Send samples and materials;
4. Obtain the CMA report and synchronize the filing of enterprise standards (if necessary);
5. The report should be applied to e-commerce platforms, bidding or export and domestic sales.
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