Chemical analysis
Electrical products and electronics placed on or imported to the European market are typically subject to Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) requirements, including restrictions on certain problematic substances. Producers, importers or agents are responsible for ensuring that products and components, including spare parts, do not contain restricted substances. When material content is not fully documented or components deviate from material specifications, uncertainty about substance content can delay assessments and block required documentation processes.
Material examination, screening and chemical analysis provide a structured basis for understanding substance content when documentation is incomplete or uncertain. Screening can give knowledge about material composition and indicate the presence of restricted substances as well as limit the need for further chemical analyses, while detailed chemical laboratory analyses document material composition where required. Results are compiled into analysis reports for use towards customers and authorities.
Challenges
Missing documentation
When documentation of material ingredients is missing, it may be difficult to know whether electrical products and electronics contain the substances constricted by the RoHS regulation.
Deviations from standard
When materials differ from specified or standard compositions, uncertainty about substance content prevents clear evaluation of whether requirements are met.
Lack of documentation
Non-compliance may lead to withdrawal from the market, bad publicity and possible prosecution. It is therefore important to document that products comply with the RoHS regulation.
Benefits
Gain documented basis for RoHS compliance
Chemical analysis and screening provide documented information on substance content, enabling products and components to be supported with evidence of compliance with RoHS requirements when required by customers or authorities.
Obtain rapid insight into material content
Screening and chemical analysis provide immediate indication and documentation of material composition, allowing faster clarification when material content is unknown or insufficiently documented.
Support material selection in line with RoHS
Advisory input on materials and substance content provides a basis for selecting and composing materials in products in accordance with RoHS requirements.
Reduce risk of non-compliant products
Clarification of material content supports identification of restricted substances, reducing the likelihood of products containing substances that exceed RoHS limits and require further handling before being introduced on the market.
Share which product types you need documented, and what information is missing or uncertain. We can help with screening, chemical analysis, and documentation related to RoHS.
Service scope
Advice and screening address electrical and electronic products, including components and spare parts, where material content is unclear or not documented. Screening provides an indication of the presence of RoHS-restricted substances and contributes to documenting the material composition as a basis for further assessment in relation to RoHS requirements.
We also offer consultancy on other chemical legislation.
Standards
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