How to obtain a China RoHS test report for walkie-talkies?
Date：2025-11-20 10:24:08 Classification
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The national RoHS certification is a requirement of the "Catalogue of Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" issued in 2019 by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Complete Process and Key Points for Obtaining a RoHS Testing Report for Walkie-Talkies in China (Compiled based on the latest 2025 "Regulations on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" and GB/T 26572-2023 standard):
I. Pre-Testing Preparation (Avoiding Pitfalls)
1. Material Pre-screening
| High-risk components of walkie-talkies | Substances requiring testing | Pre-inspection recommendations
| Lithium batteries | Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb) | Require suppliers to provide UN38.3+RoHS reports
| Circuit boards | Lead (Pb), Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) | Focus on testing solder (lead-free certification preferred)
| Plastic casing/buttons | Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) | Provide a declaration of flame retardant composition for raw materials
| Metal casing plating | Hexavalent chromium (Cr⁶⁺) | Choose trivalent chromium passivation as an alternative.
Note: New restrictions on phthalates (DEHP/DBP/BBP/DIBP) (limit 0.1%) will be added in 2025, with a focus on PVC coatings for wires.
2. Exemption Clause Verification
- Available Exemptions (must be indicated in the report):
- Aluminum alloy casing with lead content ≤4% (e.g., die-cast casing)
- Lead in high-temperature solder (e.g., power amplifier solder joints, meeting exemption 7c)
II. Core Process of Testing
A[Sample Splitting] --> B[Laboratory Submission]
B --> C[Hazardous Substance Testing]
C --> D[Technical Document Preparation]
D --> E[Report Issuance + Identification and Filing]
Step 1: Sample Splitting and Submission
- Splitting Requirements:
- Disassemble into homogeneous materials (e.g., ABS plastic casing, circuit board solder, battery electrodes)
- Components of the same material can be tested together (e.g., all black plastic parts grouped into 1 set)
- Sample Quantity:
- 2 complete units (1 for testing, 1 for backup)
- Key components should be provided separately (e.g., 3 batteries, 5 circuit boards)
Step 2: Laboratory Testing Execution
| Testing Methods | Standards | Key Items for Walkie-Talkie Testing
| XRF Screening Test | GB/T 39560 Series | Shell Plastic (Brominated Flame Retardant Screening)
| Chemical Extraction Method | GB/T 26125-2023 | Battery Cadmium Content, Hexavalent Chromium Plating
| GC-MS/MS Confirmation | IEC 62321-8:2023 | Polybrominated Biphenyls/Ethers, Phthalate Esters
Cycle: Routine testing takes 5 working days (complex samples such as batteries require 12 days).
Step 3: Report Preparation Key Points
- Required Content:
- Product Model, Batch Number, List of Disassembled Components
- Test Data for Each Material (Six Substances + Newly Added Phthalate)
- Exemption Clause Citation (e.g., High-Temperature Solder Exemption Declaration)
- Typical Report Structure:
Cover → Testing Basis → Sample Description → Testing Method → Data Table → Conclusion Page → Exemption Declaration Annex
III. Labeling and Compliance Management
1. China RoHS Labeling Specifications
| Label Types | Usage Scenarios | Walkie-Talkie Example
| Green Label | All Substances Compliant | Body Label: ✓ + Environmental Protection Period "8 Years"
| Orange Label | Contains Exempted Substances Exceeding Standards | Instruction Manual Note: "Aluminum Alloy Shell Contains Lead (Exemption 7a)"
- Label Size: ≥5mm×5mm (Must be labeled on both the device and packaging)
- New Requirement (2025): Test report number must be published on the product's official website
2. Supply Chain Compliance Management
- Document List:
- Raw Material SDS Report (provided by supplier)
- RoHS Compliance Declaration for Key Components (e.g., display screen, battery)
- Production Process Documents (proving pollution-free processes)
- Traceability Requirements: Reports and supporting materials must be retained for at least 10 years
IV. Cost and Cycle Optimization Strategies
| Project | Regular Cost/Cycle | Optimization Solution
| Testing Fee | ¥800~1500 | Batch testing of shared materials (e.g., casing used in multiple models)
| Cycle | 5~7 days | Pre-conduct XRF screening to reduce the amount of chemical test samples
| Labeling Registration | ¥500/model | One-time application for series models (e.g., TK-2000 series)
V. High-Frequency Issues and Risk Mitigation
1. Common Failure Points
- Battery Cadmium Exceedance: Inexpensive nickel-cadmium batteries are prone to exceeding the limit (limit 100mg/kg). Switch to lithium-ion or nickel-metal hydride batteries.
- Plastic Flame Retardant Issue: HIPS casing contained decabromodiphenyl ether (measured at 1200 mg/kg), requiring a switch to phosphorus-based flame retardants.
2. Enforcement Focus in 2025
- Increased Sampling Rate: From 5% to 15% (Focus on communication equipment)
- Case Examples of Penalties:
> In 2024, a walkie-talkie factory in Shenzhen was fined 430,000 yuan and ordered to recall a batch of products due to excessive lead content (2300 mg/kg) on its circuit boards.
Shen Gongwang Security: 44030602006947