How to handle the California 65 testing report for electronic appliances
Date：2026-04-03 09:35:46 Classification
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Process for Handling California 65 Testing Report for Electronic and Electrical Products
1、 Basic Process for Handling
|Steps | Content | Estimated time 5-7 working days
|1 | Confirm testing requirements and product scope
|2 | Choose a suitable third-party testing agency
|3 | Fill out the application form and submit the sample
|4 | Laboratory testing and analysis|
|5 | Issue a testing report
2、 Detailed explanation of key steps
1. Preliminary preparation
Determine the scope of testing: Identify the chemical substances that need to be tested for each component of the product (such as the entire machine, wire, shell, solder joints, etc.)
Organize product information: prepare BOM table, material composition table, product specification sheet
Identify substances of concern: Based on the characteristics of electronic and electrical products, focus on lead, cadmium, mercury, phthalates, hexavalent chromium, flame retardants, etc
2. Choose a testing institution
|Select key points | Explanation
|Qualification certification | Priority should be given to laboratories with CMA and CNAS qualifications (Dezewei Testing CNAS registration number: L8083)
|Industry experience | Having experience in testing electronic and electrical products
|International accreditation | such as ISO 17025 accreditation bodies
|Service Capability | Capable of providing comprehensive solutions for California 65
3. Sample submission requirements
Sample quantity: Typically 3-5 sets depending on the complexity of the product
Sample status: Finished products or raw materials that need to be in mass production status
Identification requirements: Each sample must be clearly labeled with the component name and material
Special requirements: Some materials may need to be separated and inspected according to different materials
4. Testing items (common in electronic appliances)
Heavy metals:
∝ - Lead
▽ - Cadmium
∝ - Mercury
└ - Hexavalent Chromium
Organic chemical substances:
∝ - Phthalates
∝ - Polybrominated biphenyls/polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE/PBBD)
└ - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Others:
└ - Formaldehyde - If it involves plastic/wood components
5. Report acquisition and utilization
Report content: It should include testing methods, testing results, and comparison conclusions with the California 65 safe harbor level
Compliance determination: The result exceeds the safe harbor level → warning labels need to be affixed; Meets requirements → Can be used for compliance certification
Validity period explanation: The report itself usually does not have a fixed validity period, but it is recommended to conduct regular re inspections or retest after product changes
3、 Fee reference for handling
|Influencing factors | Explanation
|Product complexity | The more components and materials there are, the higher the cost
|Number of testing items | Full item testing vs selective testing
|Sample quantity | Do we need to add testing
|Urgent service | Urgent service will incur additional charges
General reference: The full set of testing for simple electronic products costs about 1000-2000 RMB, while for complex products it may be higher.
4、 Precautions
1. Sampling representativeness: The sample sent for inspection should be able to represent the material status of mass production
2. Continuous compliance: When the raw material supplier changes, it is recommended to retest
3. Warning label: Even if a qualified report is obtained, continuous monitoring of product consistency is still required
4. Keep records: It is recommended to keep relevant documents such as test reports and raw material certificates for at least 3 years
If you need further information on specific testing method standards, California 65 safe harbor level values, or warning label requirements, you can continue to ask questions.
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