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RoHS Compliance in the European Union

A practical guide to RoHS Compliance for electronics sold in the European Union: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Electrical and electronic equipment sold in the EU; Components and sub-assemblies

Authority

EU market surveillance authorities

Legal basis

Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), as amended

Local representative

Not applicable — the manufacturer is responsible

Timeline

Before market placement; recheck on supplier or design changes

Cost

Testing and documentation costs vary

If you do not comply

Product withdrawal and enforcement action

Who needs this

Electrical and electronic equipment sold in the EU
Components and sub-assemblies

Documents you need

Material declarations
Test reports or supplier declarations
Declaration of conformity

Compliance checklist

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Material declarations
Test reports or supplier declarations
Declaration of conformity

How to comply

Map restricted substances across the bill of materials
Collect test reports or supplier declarations
Document any applicable exemptions
Keep evidence with the technical file

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: RoHS Compliance — European Union
Product category: Electronics
Authority: EU market surveillance authorities
Legal basis: Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), as amended

Documents we already have:
  1. Material declarations
  2. Test reports or supplier declarations
  3. Declaration of conformity

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under RoHS Compliance in the European Union?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before market placement; recheck on supplier or design changes.

Testing and documentation costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Restricted substances above limits
Supplier declarations not traceable to the part
Exemptions claimed without documentation

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.