Processing of China RoHS 10 Test Reports for Copiers
Date：2026-03-11 09:21:14 Classification
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Although China is advancing a new standard (a revised version of GB/T 26572-2011) that aims to include phthalates in the control list (making it ten items), current enforcement is primarily based on six items. However, to meet higher environmental requirements or customer-specified requirements, many companies choose to directly conduct all ten tests.
The following is a detailed guide to obtaining a RoHS test report for copiers in China:
I. Background and Standards
1. Product Classification: Copiers belong to the "List of Electrical and Electronic Products Subject to Restriction of Hazardous Substances (First Batch)," making them subject to mandatory regulation.
2. Testing Standards:
GB/T 26572-2011 "Limits of Restricted Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products."
GB/T 26125-2011 "Test Methods for Restricted Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products."
3. Testing Items:
Six mandatory national standards: Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium, Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs).
Four additional items (non-mandatory/customer requirement): Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), Butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP), and Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
II. Application Process
Copiers are large, complex pieces of equipment, making the application process more rigorous than for simple electronic products:
Step 1: Application and Document Preparation
Complete the certification application form.
Provide the product manual, structural diagram, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
Key Action: Disassembly Declaration. Since copiers cannot be ground and tested as a whole, the laboratory will disassemble the copier into "test units" (homogeneous materials) according to GB/T 26572 standard.
Step 2: Sample Preparation and Submission
The entire copier usually does not need to be submitted (unless the laboratory assists with disassembly).
Common Practice: The company disassembles the copier itself and submits samples of key components and materials for testing.
Example of main tested components:
Outer casing: Front cover, side panels (plastic).
PCB circuit board: Motherboard, power board (solder joints, board material, electronic components need to be tested).
Cables: Power cord, ribbon cable (insulation sheath, copper wire tested).
Mechanical components: Gears, shafts, fuser assembly (metal plating, lubricant, rubber roller tested).
Consumable components: Toner cartridge, toner drum (if sold with the device, toner and photosensitive drum material tested).
Step 3: Laboratory Testing
1. Initial screening: Rapidly scan the sample using an XRF fluorescence spectrometer.
If the initial screening result is qualified and far below the limit, a report can be issued directly.
If the initial screening result is high or close to the limit, proceed to chemical testing.
2. Chemical validation: Quantitative analysis using precision instruments such as chemical digestion, ICP-OES (heavy metals), and GC-MS (organic matter).
Step 4: Report Issuance and Conformity Assessment
After passing the test, the laboratory will issue a test report.
Key Step: Since the copier is a product listed in the catalog, the company needs to conduct a compliance assessment on the "Public Service Platform for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" based on the report results and generate a "Self-Declaration".
Step 5: Affixing Labels
Affix a "Green e-Label" (environmentally friendly) or an "Orange Warning Label" (contains hazardous substances; the environmentally friendly usage period must be indicated) based on the test results.
III. Processing Time and Costs
Timeframe:
Testing (XRF initial screening only): Approximately 5-7 working days.
Note: Copiers have many components; if all are chemically tested, the timeframe will be longer. It is recommended to test in batches or focus on key components. *
Costs:
Costs depend on the number of testing units.
Copiers typically require testing dozens of components (casing, multiple circuit boards, wires, metal parts, etc.).
The cost for testing six items on a single component is approximately several hundred RMB; if ten items are tested, the cost will increase accordingly. Specific costs will be quoted based on the materials and quantities listed in the BOM.
IV. Special Notes for Photocopier Testing
1. Disassembly is Key: Photocopiers contain numerous metal platings (such as hexavalent chromium) and rubber parts (such as phthalates). When submitting samples for testing, ensure the sample is a homogeneous material (the smallest unit that cannot be further mechanically disassembled). For example, the power cord cannot be tested as a whole; the copper wires and insulation must be tested separately.
2. Consumables: If the photocopier comes with toner/drum cartridges, the chemical components in these consumables (such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in carbon black and heavy metals in toner) are also a key focus of testing.
3. Labeling Requirements: Due to their large size, photocopiers must display an environmental protection label in a prominent location on the machine body, and the instruction manual must detail the names, content, location of hazardous substances, and their environmentally friendly service life.
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