Washing machine EU RoHS 10 test handling method
Date：2025-07-24 09:49:05 Classification
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The complete handling method and operation guide for the 10 EU RoHS tests for washing machines are organized in combination with EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2.0) and industry practices to ensure a clear and efficient process:
I. Core handling process
1. Confirm the product scope
- Washing machines are large household appliances controlled by the RoHS directive and must be tested compulsorily.
2. Prepare materials and samples
- Technical documents: product specifications, circuit diagrams, bill of materials (BOM), RoHS compliance declarations of key component suppliers.
- Samples for inspection:
- 1 complete machine + key components after disassembly (such as circuit boards, motors, plastic housings, cables, door seals).
- All material types (metal/non-metal) and color difference samples must be included.
3. Select a testing agency
- Prioritize laboratories with EU accreditation qualifications (such as CNAS/CMA qualifications), for example:
- Shenzhen Dezewei Testing, etc.
- Confirm that the agency supports the dual methods of XRF scanning + chemical testing.
4. Laboratory testing stage
- Test method:
- Initial screening: XRF scanning quickly identifies the distribution of hazardous substances.
- Chemical analysis: Accurate quantitative testing of high-risk materials (such as plastics and coatings).
- Ten substances and limits:
| Substances
| Lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium
| Cadmium
| Polybrominated biphenyls/ethers (PBB/PBDE)
| Phthalates (4 types)
5. Report review and declaration of conformity
- Obtain RoHS test report (including laboratory seal) after passing the test.
- Prepare technical documents (including product design drawings, test reports) and EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC).
6. Affix CE mark
- Affix the CE mark to the nameplate or packaging of the washing machine, and include the address information of the EU representative.
2. Key points
1. Material separation requirements
- Non-metallic parts (such as plastic shells) need to test all 10 substances, and metal parts only need to test 4 heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium).
- Multi-material components (such as coated metal screws) need to be tested separately.
2. Prevention of high-risk points
- Plastic parts: 38% failed due to excessive phthalates, avoid using PVC plasticizers.
- Circuit boards: Lead in solder and PBB/PBDE in flame retardants are the main causes of failure.
- Packaging materials: Heavy metals (lead, cadmium) in inks need to be tested simultaneously.
3. Cycle and cost
- Cycle: Regular 5-7 working days, expedited service can be shortened to 3 days (cost increase of 30%~50%).
- Cost: charged according to the number of materials.
3. Subsequent maintenance suggestions
1. Supply chain management
- Require suppliers to provide RoHS reports for raw materials and conduct random inspections of key components once a year.
2. Document update
- Re-testing is required when materials or processes are changed, and technical documents must be kept for at least 10 years.
3. Extended compliance
- Exports to the EU must comply with REACH regulations (such as SVHC substance screening), and exports to China must comply with the "Management Measures for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products".
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