--- title: "EU RoHS Declarations vs Lab Tests FAQ" canonical_url: "https://www.sorena.io/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/faq/declarations-vs-lab-tests" source_url: "https://www.sorena.io/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/faq/declarations-vs-lab-tests" author: "Sorena AI" description: "When supplier declarations can support EU RoHS technical documentation, when IEC 62321 lab testing is stronger evidence, and how to document the decision." published_at: "2026-05-09" updated_at: "2026-05-09" keywords: - "EU RoHS declarations" - "RoHS lab testing" - "IEC 63000 technical documentation" - "IEC 62321 testing" - "RoHS supplier declaration" - "homogeneous material limits" - "EU RoHS Directive" - "RoHS declarations" - "IEC 63000" - "IEC 62321" --- **[SORENA](https://www.sorena.io/)** - AI-Powered GRC Platform [Home](https://www.sorena.io/) | [Solutions](https://www.sorena.io/solutions) | [Artifacts](https://www.sorena.io/artifacts) | [About Us](https://www.sorena.io/about-us) | [Contact](https://www.sorena.io/contact) | [Portal](https://app.sorena.io) --- # EU RoHS Declarations vs Lab Tests FAQ When supplier declarations can support EU RoHS technical documentation, when IEC 62321 lab testing is stronger evidence, and how to document the decision. *FAQ* *EU* ## RoHS declarations vs lab tests EU RoHS requires manufacturers to keep technical documentation, run internal production control, draw up an EU declaration of conformity, and keep the file for 10 years after covered EEE is placed on the market. Use this FAQ to decide when supplier declarations and material data are enough to support the file, and when risk, gaps, changes, or authority scrutiny call for IEC 62321 testing. Supplier declarations and lab tests serve different roles in a RoHS file. Declarations can document what suppliers say about materials, components, and restricted substances; lab tests give analytical evidence for selected homogeneous materials or uniform materials. RoHS does not make every part-by-part lab test the default. The defensible approach is to build EN IEC 63000-style technical documentation, use supplier and material declarations where they are traceable and current, and add IEC 62321 testing where the evidence record is thin, the material risk is high, the product changed, or market-surveillance exposure justifies stronger proof. ## EU RoHS declarations vs lab tests Compare supplier declarations and lab tests as RoHS evidence types: what each proves, where each is weak, and how they should be combined in EN IEC 63000-style technical documentation. - **Declarations**: Supplier and material declarations are supply-chain evidence. They are useful when specific, current, traceable, and mapped to the product, component, material, and restricted substances. - **Lab tests**: Lab tests are analytical evidence for selected samples. They are strongest when sampling, preparation, and IEC 62321 methods match the material and substance question. | Dimension | Declarations | Lab tests | Operational implication | Sources | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | What the evidence covers | Declarations cover what the supplier or material-declaration data says for identified parts, materials, revisions, and substances. They can give broad BOM coverage when supplier data is complete and traceable. | Lab tests cover the sampled material or uniform material tested under a stated method. They give stronger analytical evidence for that sample but do not automatically cover every supplier, lot, color, coating, or future revision. | Use declarations to build coverage across the BOM, then use testing to close specific uncertainty. Do not let either evidence type imply broader coverage than its scope supports. | [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity.
[IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment.
[IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions.
[IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing.
[IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials.
[Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. | | Who remains responsible | A supplier can provide declarations, but RoHS Article 7 keeps the manufacturer responsible for technical documentation, internal production control, the EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and 10-year recordkeeping. | A lab can provide test results, but the manufacturer still decides whether the selected sample, method, and result are enough for the RoHS conformity file. | Treat suppliers and labs as evidence providers. Keep the manufacturer or product compliance owner named as the decision owner for the final RoHS conclusion. | [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity.
[Commission Notice - Blue Guide on EU product rules (2022)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A52022XC0629%2804%29&ref=sorena.io) - General EU product-law guidance for manufacturer responsibility, conformity assessment, CE marking, EU declarations, importers, and market surveillance.
[Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products.
[IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. | | When to use it | Use declarations for stable, lower-risk materials where supplier identity, part revision, restricted-substance coverage, and date are clear enough to support the technical documentation. | Use tests when supplier evidence is missing, generic, stale, contradictory, or too narrow; when materials have higher substance risk; when exemptions are uncertain; or when a customer, importer, or market-surveillance needs stronger evidence. | Make testing risk-based and documented. The trigger should explain why supplier evidence was enough, or why analytical evidence was needed for a particular material or substance. | [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment.
[IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions.
[Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity.
[IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing.
[IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials.
[IEC 62321-5:2013 cadmium, lead, and chromium methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6833?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for analytical test methods for lead, cadmium, and chromium in polymers, metals, and electronics.
[Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products.
[Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. | | How it supports RoHS duties | Declarations help the manufacturer show how materials, components, or EEE were assessed against RoHS substance restrictions and any exemption assumptions. | Tests and measurements can demonstrate compliance with Article 4 requirements and, when performed or assessed under harmonised standards published in the Official Journal, support the RoHS presumption of conformity. | The duty is not to collect certificates for their own sake. The duty is to keep technical documentation that supports the EU declaration of conformity and remains available after market placement. | [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity.
[IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment.
[IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions.
[Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012.
[IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. | | Evidence quality checks | Check whether the declaration names the supplier, part or material, revision, covered substances, concentration basis if stated, date, signatory or system source, and any exclusions or exemptions. | Check whether the lab report identifies the sample, preparation, method, measured substances, units, result, detection or reporting limits where provided, lab identity, and whether the tested material matches the product risk. | Reject generic evidence. A useful RoHS record ties each declaration or test to a BOM item, homogeneous-material question, restricted substance, and decision owner. | [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment.
[IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions.
[Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity.
[IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing.
[IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials.
[IEC 62321-5:2013 cadmium, lead, and chromium methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6833?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for analytical test methods for lead, cadmium, and chromium in polymers, metals, and electronics.
[IEC 62321-6:2015 PBB and PBDE methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/22592?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for determining PBB and PBDE in polymers of electrotechnical products.
[IEC 62321-8:2017 phthalate methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/32719?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for phthalate determination in polymers, including DIBP, DBP, BBP, and DEHP.
[Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. | | Review timing | Declarations should be reviewed when product design, materials, supplier identity, manufacturing process, exemption status, or harmonised standards change. | Tests should be repeated or supplemented when the tested sample no longer represents the marketed product, a new material or supplier is introduced, or a prior screening result leaves an unresolved substance question. | RoHS Article 7 requires series production to remain in conformity and requires changes in product design, characteristics, harmonised standards, or technical specifications to be taken into account. | [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity.
[IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions.
[IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing.
[IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. | | Authority and customer scrutiny | A clear declaration pack can answer many customer and importer evidence requests, but it must be specific enough to show what was assessed and who stands behind it. | Testing can be important when market-surveillance or customer scrutiny focuses on a material, coating, plastic, cable, spare part, or other area where supplier documents are not persuasive. | Keep both evidence types ready for review. Importers need access to the EU declaration of conformity and technical documentation, and market-surveillance authorities may request documentation or corrective action under the EU product-compliance framework. | [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity.
[Commission Notice - Blue Guide on EU product rules (2022)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A52022XC0629%2804%29&ref=sorena.io) - General EU product-law guidance for manufacturer responsibility, conformity assessment, CE marking, EU declarations, importers, and market surveillance.
[Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products.
[IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. | | How declarations and tests work together | Declarations can narrow the testing plan by identifying materials, substances, exemptions, and supplier claims that need confirmation or can be accepted with low residual risk. | Tests can validate or challenge supplier evidence for selected materials, especially where XRF screening or targeted IEC 62321 methods are appropriate for the substance question. | The strongest RoHS file usually combines supply-chain declarations with targeted testing. The record should explain why the mix is proportionate to the product and material risk. | [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment.
[IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions.
[Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity.
[IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials.
[IEC 62321-5:2013 cadmium, lead, and chromium methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6833?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for analytical test methods for lead, cadmium, and chromium in polymers, metals, and electronics.
[IEC 62321-6:2015 PBB and PBDE methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/22592?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for determining PBB and PBDE in polymers of electrotechnical products.
[IEC 62321-8:2017 phthalate methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/32719?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for phthalate determination in polymers, including DIBP, DBP, BBP, and DEHP.
[Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. | | Practical decision rule | Accept declarations when they are traceable, current, substance-specific enough for the product risk, and consistent with the BOM and exemption assumptions. | Add tests when the declaration trail is missing or weak, the material or supplier risk is high, a restricted substance question remains open, or the decision needs independent analytical evidence. | Write a short rationale for each keep-as-declaration or test-needed decision, then store the rationale with the RoHS technical documentation and EU declaration of conformity. | [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity.
[IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment.
[IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions.
[IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing.
[IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials.
[IEC 62321-5:2013 cadmium, lead, and chromium methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6833?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for analytical test methods for lead, cadmium, and chromium in polymers, metals, and electronics.
[Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012.
[Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. | Sources for What the evidence covers - Declarations: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment. - Quote: "allows them to assess products against substance restriction compliance requirements" - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - Quote: "compiles in order to declare compliance" Sources for What the evidence covers - Lab tests: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. - Quote: "obtaining and preparing samples prior to the determination" - [IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. - Quote: "screening analysis of five substances" Sources for What the evidence covers - operational implication: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. - Quote: "technical documentation required for assessing materials, components and electrical and electronic equipment" - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - Quote: "compiles in order to declare compliance" Sources for Who remains responsible - Declarations: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Commission Notice - Blue Guide on EU product rules (2022)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A52022XC0629%2804%29&ref=sorena.io) - General EU product-law guidance for manufacturer responsibility, conformity assessment, CE marking, EU declarations, importers, and market surveillance. - Quote: "The manufacturer is responsible for the conformity assessment." - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. - Quote: "market surveillance and compliance of products" Sources for Who remains responsible - Lab tests: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Commission Notice - Blue Guide on EU product rules (2022)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A52022XC0629%2804%29&ref=sorena.io) - General EU product-law guidance for manufacturer responsibility, conformity assessment, CE marking, EU declarations, importers, and market surveillance. - Quote: "The manufacturer is responsible for the conformity assessment." - [IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. - Quote: "obtaining and preparing samples prior to the determination" Sources for Who remains responsible - operational implication: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Commission Notice - Blue Guide on EU product rules (2022)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A52022XC0629%2804%29&ref=sorena.io) - General EU product-law guidance for manufacturer responsibility, conformity assessment, CE marking, EU declarations, importers, and market surveillance. - Quote: "The manufacturer is responsible for the conformity assessment." Sources for When to use it - Declarations: - [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment. - Quote: "allows them to assess products against substance restriction compliance requirements" - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - Quote: "compiles in order to declare compliance" - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" Sources for When to use it - Lab tests: - [IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. - Quote: "obtaining and preparing samples prior to the determination" - [IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. - Quote: "screening analysis of five substances" - [IEC 62321-5:2013 cadmium, lead, and chromium methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6833?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for analytical test methods for lead, cadmium, and chromium in polymers, metals, and electronics. - Quote: "lead, cadmium and chromium in polymers, metals and electronics" - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. - Quote: "market surveillance and compliance of products" Sources for When to use it - operational implication: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. - Quote: "technical documentation required for assessing materials, components and electrical and electronic equipment" - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. - Quote: "market surveillance and compliance of products" Sources for How it supports RoHS duties - Declarations: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment. - Quote: "allows them to assess products against substance restriction compliance requirements" - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - Quote: "compiles in order to declare compliance" Sources for How it supports RoHS duties - Lab tests: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. - Quote: "technical documentation required for assessing materials, components and electrical and electronic equipment" - [IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. - Quote: "screening analysis of five substances" Sources for How it supports RoHS duties - operational implication: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. - Quote: "technical documentation required for assessing materials, components and electrical and electronic equipment" Sources for Evidence quality checks - Declarations: - [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment. - Quote: "allows them to assess products against substance restriction compliance requirements" - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - Quote: "compiles in order to declare compliance" - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" Sources for Evidence quality checks - Lab tests: - [IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. - Quote: "obtaining and preparing samples prior to the determination" - [IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. - Quote: "screening analysis of five substances" - [IEC 62321-5:2013 cadmium, lead, and chromium methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6833?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for analytical test methods for lead, cadmium, and chromium in polymers, metals, and electronics. - Quote: "lead, cadmium and chromium in polymers, metals and electronics" - [IEC 62321-6:2015 PBB and PBDE methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/22592?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for determining PBB and PBDE in polymers of electrotechnical products. - Quote: "determination of polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and diphenyl ethers (PBDE)" - [IEC 62321-8:2017 phthalate methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/32719?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for phthalate determination in polymers, including DIBP, DBP, BBP, and DEHP. - Quote: "Phthalates in polymers by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry" Sources for Evidence quality checks - operational implication: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - Quote: "compiles in order to declare compliance" - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. - Quote: "market surveillance and compliance of products" Sources for Review timing - Declarations: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - Quote: "compiles in order to declare compliance" Sources for Review timing - Lab tests: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. - Quote: "obtaining and preparing samples prior to the determination" - [IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. - Quote: "screening analysis of five substances" Sources for Review timing - operational implication: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" Sources for Authority and customer scrutiny - Declarations: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Commission Notice - Blue Guide on EU product rules (2022)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A52022XC0629%2804%29&ref=sorena.io) - General EU product-law guidance for manufacturer responsibility, conformity assessment, CE marking, EU declarations, importers, and market surveillance. - Quote: "The manufacturer is responsible for the conformity assessment." - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. - Quote: "market surveillance and compliance of products" Sources for Authority and customer scrutiny - Lab tests: - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. - Quote: "market surveillance and compliance of products" - [IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. - Quote: "obtaining and preparing samples prior to the determination" Sources for Authority and customer scrutiny - operational implication: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. - Quote: "market surveillance and compliance of products" - [Commission Notice - Blue Guide on EU product rules (2022)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A52022XC0629%2804%29&ref=sorena.io) - General EU product-law guidance for manufacturer responsibility, conformity assessment, CE marking, EU declarations, importers, and market surveillance. - Quote: "The manufacturer is responsible for the conformity assessment." Sources for How declarations and tests work together - Declarations: - [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment. - Quote: "allows them to assess products against substance restriction compliance requirements" - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - Quote: "compiles in order to declare compliance" - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" Sources for How declarations and tests work together - Lab tests: - [IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. - Quote: "screening analysis of five substances" - [IEC 62321-5:2013 cadmium, lead, and chromium methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6833?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for analytical test methods for lead, cadmium, and chromium in polymers, metals, and electronics. - Quote: "lead, cadmium and chromium in polymers, metals and electronics" - [IEC 62321-6:2015 PBB and PBDE methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/22592?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for determining PBB and PBDE in polymers of electrotechnical products. - Quote: "determination of polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and diphenyl ethers (PBDE)" - [IEC 62321-8:2017 phthalate methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/32719?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for phthalate determination in polymers, including DIBP, DBP, BBP, and DEHP. - Quote: "Phthalates in polymers by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry" Sources for How declarations and tests work together - operational implication: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. - Quote: "technical documentation required for assessing materials, components and electrical and electronic equipment" - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - Quote: "compiles in order to declare compliance" Sources for Practical decision rule - Declarations: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment. - Quote: "allows them to assess products against substance restriction compliance requirements" - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - Quote: "compiles in order to declare compliance" Sources for Practical decision rule - Lab tests: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. - Quote: "obtaining and preparing samples prior to the determination" - [IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. - Quote: "screening analysis of five substances" - [IEC 62321-5:2013 cadmium, lead, and chromium methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6833?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for analytical test methods for lead, cadmium, and chromium in polymers, metals, and electronics. - Quote: "lead, cadmium and chromium in polymers, metals and electronics" Sources for Practical decision rule - operational implication: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. - Quote: "technical documentation required for assessing materials, components and electrical and electronic equipment" - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. - Quote: "market surveillance and compliance of products" ### How should teams decide between declarations and lab tests? - Start with the exact EEE, BOM item, homogeneous material, supplier, revision, restricted substance, and exemption assumption being assessed. - Use supplier or material declarations when they are specific, current, traceable, and credible for the material risk. - Use IEC 62321 testing when the declaration trail is weak, the material risk is higher, the sample question is narrow enough to test, or customer, importer, or market-surveillance scrutiny needs stronger evidence. Sources for the practical decision rule: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. - Quote: "technical documentation required for assessing materials, components and electrical and electronic equipment" - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - Quote: "compiles in order to declare compliance" - [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment. - Quote: "allows them to assess products against substance restriction compliance requirements" - [IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. - Quote: "obtaining and preparing samples prior to the determination" - [IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. - Quote: "screening analysis of five substances" - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. - Quote: "market surveillance and compliance of products" ## When are supplier declarations enough for RoHS? Supplier declarations are useful when they identify the exact part, material, supplier, revision, restricted-substance scope, and date. They should support the manufacturer technical documentation required by RoHS, not replace the manufacturer decision. A declaration is strongest when it can be tied to a BOM line, homogeneous-material assessment, IEC 62474-style material declaration, exemption claim if any, and the EU declaration of conformity. It is weak when it is only a broad marketing statement, an expired certificate, or a generic "RoHS compliant" label with no product identity. - Use declarations for known, stable supply chains where the supplier identifies the product or material and the restricted substances covered. - Keep the declaration with the technical file, because RoHS requires technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity to be kept for 10 years after EEE is placed on the market. - Refresh the evidence when design, material, supplier, manufacturing location, harmonised standard, or exemption status changes. Sources for this answer: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - [Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment. - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. - [Commission Notice - Blue Guide on EU product rules (2022)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A52022XC0629%2804%29&ref=sorena.io) - General EU product-law guidance for manufacturer responsibility, conformity assessment, CE marking, EU declarations, importers, and market surveillance. ## When should lab testing be added? Add testing when declarations do not give enough confidence for the risk. Common triggers include missing supplier data, unverified high-risk materials, a new or changed supplier, a design or material change, inconsistent documents, an exemption boundary, or a request from a customer, importer, or market-surveillance. RoHS limits are assessed at homogeneous-material level. Lab work should therefore start with sample selection and preparation, then use the IEC 62321 methods that match the substance and material, such as XRF screening for lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine, targeted methods for lead, cadmium, chromium, PBB/PBDE, and phthalates where screening or risk points to a need. - Use IEC 62321-2 for disassembly, disjointment, and sample preparation before analytical testing. - Use IEC 62321-3-1 XRF screening as a screening tool for listed metals and total bromine in uniform materials. - Use targeted IEC 62321 methods when the decision needs substance-specific evidence for lead, cadmium, chromium, PBB, PBDE, or phthalates. Sources for this answer: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - [Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. - [IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. - [IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. - [IEC 62321-5:2013 cadmium, lead, and chromium methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6833?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for analytical test methods for lead, cadmium, and chromium in polymers, metals, and electronics. - [IEC 62321-6:2015 PBB and PBDE methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/22592?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for determining PBB and PBDE in polymers of electrotechnical products. - [IEC 62321-8:2017 phthalate methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/32719?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for phthalate determination in polymers, including DIBP, DBP, BBP, and DEHP. ## What should the evidence decision record contain? The record should let a reviewer reproduce the decision without interviewing the project team. It should state the EEE, BOM or material population, supplier evidence reviewed, RoHS restricted substances and homogeneous-material limits considered, exemption assumptions, test method if used, owner, date, and review trigger. Avoid a binary "declarations or tests" policy. Most RoHS files use both: declarations for broad supply-chain coverage and targeted tests for higher-risk materials, weak evidence, or unresolved questions. - Map each declaration or lab report to the exact product, component, material, revision, and supplier. - State whether the evidence supports all ten Annex II restricted substances or only a narrower set. - Record review triggers for supplier change, product redesign, material substitution, exemption expiry or renewal, customer escalation, or authority request. Sources for this answer: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - [Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment. - [IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. ## Common mistakes in RoHS declarations and test reports The most common mistake is treating a certificate as a conclusion without checking what it actually covers. A supplier document may cover a part number, a material family, a manufacturing site, or only some substances. A lab report may cover one tested sample, not every future lot or supplier change. Another mistake is testing the wrong layer. RoHS maximum concentration values apply by weight in homogeneous materials, so the sampling plan matters as much as the analytical method. - Do not use a broad "RoHS compliant" statement if it cannot be tied to the product, component, material, revision, and restricted substances. - Do not cite lab results without recording the sample preparation and test method used. - Do not assume old declarations or tests still apply after product design, material, supplier, or harmonised-standard changes. Sources for this answer: - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - [IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. - [IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. - [IEC 62321-5:2013 cadmium, lead, and chromium methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6833?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for analytical test methods for lead, cadmium, and chromium in polymers, metals, and electronics. - [IEC 62321-6:2015 PBB and PBDE methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/22592?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for determining PBB and PBDE in polymers of electrotechnical products. - [IEC 62321-8:2017 phthalate methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/32719?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for phthalate determination in polymers, including DIBP, DBP, BBP, and DEHP. - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. ## Primary sources - [Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011L0065-20250101&ref=sorena.io) - Binding consolidated RoHS source for substance restrictions, homogeneous-material limits, manufacturer obligations, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and presumption of conformity. - Quote: "manufacturers draw up the required technical documentation" - [Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 on EN IEC 63000:2018](https://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2020/659/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Official source publishing EN IEC 63000:2018 as the harmonised RoHS technical-documentation standard and replacing EN 50581:2012. - Quote: "technical documentation required for assessing materials, components and electrical and electronic equipment" - [IEC 63000:2016 technical documentation standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25985?ref=sorena.io) - IEC product page describing the technical documentation manufacturers compile to declare compliance with applicable substance restrictions. - Quote: "compiles in order to declare compliance" - [IEC 62474 material declaration standard](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/7077?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for material declarations used by electrotechnical supply chains to provide data for substance-restriction compliance assessment. - Quote: "allows them to assess products against substance restriction compliance requirements" - [IEC 62321-2:2021 sample preparation for substance testing](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/64226?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for sampling, disassembly, disjointment, and mechanical sample preparation before analytical testing. - Quote: "obtaining and preparing samples prior to the determination" - [IEC 62321-3-1:2013 XRF screening](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6830?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for XRF screening of lead, mercury, cadmium, total chromium, and total bromine in uniform materials. - Quote: "screening analysis of five substances" - [IEC 62321-5:2013 cadmium, lead, and chromium methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6833?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for analytical test methods for lead, cadmium, and chromium in polymers, metals, and electronics. - Quote: "lead, cadmium and chromium in polymers, metals and electronics" - [IEC 62321-6:2015 PBB and PBDE methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/22592?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for determining PBB and PBDE in polymers of electrotechnical products. - Quote: "determination of polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and diphenyl ethers (PBDE)" - [IEC 62321-8:2017 phthalate methods](https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/32719?ref=sorena.io) - IEC source for phthalate determination in polymers, including DIBP, DBP, BBP, and DEHP. - Quote: "Phthalates in polymers by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry" - [Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R1020&ref=sorena.io) - EU market-surveillance framework relevant to requests for technical documentation and corrective action for non-compliant products. - Quote: "market surveillance and compliance of products" - [Commission Notice - Blue Guide on EU product rules (2022)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A52022XC0629%2804%29&ref=sorena.io) - General EU product-law guidance for manufacturer responsibility, conformity assessment, CE marking, EU declarations, importers, and market surveillance. - Quote: "The manufacturer is responsible for the conformity assessment." ## Topic Guides - [Are cables in scope of EU RoHS? Cable evidence, CE marking, and DoC FAQ](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/faq/cables.md): EU RoHS cable FAQ covering when cables are EEE, how internal and external cables are treated, when separate CE marking and a DoC are needed, and what evidence to keep. - [Do Components Need EU RoHS Compliance? | RoHS FAQ](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/faq/components.md): RoHS FAQ for components in electrical and electronic equipment: substance restrictions, homogeneous materials, CE marking, technical files, exemptions, and supplier evidence. - [EN IEC 63000 RoHS Technical Documentation](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/en-iec-63000-technical-documentation.md): source-linked guide to EN IEC 63000:2018 technical documentation for EU RoHS, including manufacturer duties, evidence records, harmonised-standard status, and file maintenance. - [EU RoHS Annex III and IV exemptions guide](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/annex-iii-and-iv-exemptions.md): How to use, renew, or challenge EU RoHS Annex III and Annex IV exemptions, with Article 5 criteria, timing rules, and evidence requirements. - [EU RoHS Applicability Test for EEE Scope](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/applicability-test.md): Decide whether EU RoHS applies to electrical and electronic equipment, cables, spare parts, exclusions, exemptions, CE marking, and evidence records. - [EU RoHS CE Marking and Declaration of Conformity](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/ce-and-doc.md): source-linked guide to RoHS CE marking, EU Declaration of Conformity, technical documentation, EN IEC 63000, and importer or distributor checks. - [EU RoHS compliance checklist for EEE](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/checklist.md): Checklist for EU RoHS scope, restricted substances, homogeneous materials, exemptions, CE marking, technical documentation, and supplier evidence. - [EU RoHS Compliance Guide for EEE](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/compliance.md): Practical EU RoHS compliance guide for electrical and electronic equipment: scope, restricted substances, exemptions, CE marking, technical documentation, and supplier evidence. - [EU RoHS Deadlines and Compliance Calendar](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/deadlines-and-compliance-calendar.md): source-linked RoHS calendar for scope phase-ins, phthalate dates, exemption renewals, spare-parts cutoffs, EN IEC 63000, CE files, and review triggers. - [EU RoHS Directive FAQ: scope, substances, CE marking](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/faq.md): Practical EU RoHS Directive FAQ covering EEE scope, Annex II substance limits, cables, spare parts, technical documentation, CE marking, and exemptions. - [EU RoHS EEE Categories and Open Scope](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/eee-categories-and-open-scope.md): Map products to EU RoHS EEE categories, category 11 open scope, Article 2 exclusions, cables, spare parts, and evidence needed for RoHS scope decisions. - [EU RoHS for medical devices and monitoring equipment](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/medical-devices-and-monitoring-equipment.md): RoHS category 8 and 9 guide covering application dates, Annex IV exemptions, phthalates, spare parts, CE marking, declarations, and technical documentation. - [EU RoHS penalties and fines: Member State sanctions](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/penalties-and-fines.md): source-linked guide to EU RoHS penalty exposure: national sanctions, no EU-wide fine table, CE marking misuse, corrective actions, recalls, and evidence records. - [EU RoHS Phthalates: DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/phthalates.md): source-linked RoHS guide to DEHP, BBP, DBP, and DIBP: 0.1% homogeneous-material limits, 2019 and 2021 application dates, exemptions, evidence, and testing standards. - [EU RoHS requirements for EEE, substances, and CE evidence](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/requirements.md): Practical EU RoHS requirements guide covering EEE scope, Annex II substance limits, exemptions, technical documentation, EU declaration of conformity, CE marking, and operator evidence. - [EU RoHS Restricted Substances and Thresholds | Annex II Limits](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/restricted-substances-and-thresholds.md): EU RoHS Annex II restricted substances and maximum concentration values by weight in homogeneous materials, including cadmium's 0.01% limit and the 0.1% limits for lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, PBDE, DEHP, BBP, DBP, and DIBP. - [EU RoHS Spare Parts: Repair and Reuse](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/spare-parts.md): source-linked RoHS spare-parts guide covering Article 4 repair parts, reused recovered parts, closed-loop conditions, phthalate carve-outs, CE evidence, and cutoff dates. - [EU RoHS test plan selection workflow](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/test-plan-selection-workflow.md): Choose RoHS supplier evidence, EN IEC 63000 technical documentation, and IEC 62321 testing without over-testing or under-documenting restricted substances. - [How should RoHS lead, mercury, and cadmium exemptions be documented? | RoHS FAQ](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/faq/lead-mercury-and-cadmium-exemptions.md): RoHS FAQ on documenting lead, mercury, and cadmium exemptions with Annex III or IV entries, material-level limits, expiry status, supplier evidence, and technical documentation. - [RoHS BOM evidence intake workflow](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/bom-evidence-intake-workflow.md): Build a RoHS BOM evidence intake process for EEE: map parts to homogeneous materials, collect supplier declarations, handle exemptions, and feed EN IEC 63000 technical documentation. - [RoHS exemption register workflow: expiry, renewal, evidence](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/exemption-register-workflow.md): Build a RoHS exemption register that tracks Annex III and IV entries, product scope, expiry dates, renewal status, evidence owners, and Commission source links. - [RoHS exemptions tracker guide: fields, evidence, gates](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/rohs-exemptions-tracker-guide.md): Build a RoHS exemptions tracker for Annex III and IV claims, renewal timing, supplier evidence, EN IEC 63000 documentation, and release decisions. - [RoHS Exemptions Tracking Register](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/exemptions-tracking.md): Track EU RoHS Annex III and IV exemptions by material, component, category, expiry date, renewal status, Article 5 rationale, and evidence record. - [RoHS Homogeneous Material Definition and Limits](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/faq/homogeneous-material.md): Plain-English EU RoHS FAQ on homogeneous materials, Annex II thresholds, coatings, cables, assemblies, and evidence needed for material-level RoHS decisions. - [RoHS Homogeneous Material Thresholds](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/homogeneous-material-thresholds.md): EU RoHS guide to homogeneous material thresholds: 0.1% limits, the 0.01% cadmium limit, material splitting, coatings, samples, exemptions, and technical evidence. - [RoHS importer checks for imported EEE before EU market placement](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/faq/imported-eee.md): Importer-focused RoHS FAQ covering CE marking, EU declaration of conformity, technical documentation availability, importer identity, nonconformity handling, and 10-year DoC retention. - [RoHS Risk-Based Testing Guide](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/risk-based-testing.md): source-linked EU RoHS guide to risk-based testing, EN IEC 63000 documentation, IEC 62321 methods, supplier evidence, and technical-file decisions. - [RoHS Supplier Change Control Workflow](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/supplier-change-control-workflow.md): source-linked EU RoHS supplier change control workflow for part substitutions, material changes, supplier declarations, testing decisions, and technical-file updates. - [RoHS Supplier Declaration Template](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/rohs-supplier-declaration-template.md): source-linked EU RoHS supplier declaration template guidance for collecting material evidence, exemption claims, test records, and EN IEC 63000 technical-file inputs. - [RoHS Supplier Declarations and Verification Guide](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/supplier-declarations-and-verification.md): Build a RoHS supplier evidence file without confusing supplier declarations with manufacturer EU DoC, CE marking, technical documentation, or importer checks. - [RoHS Supplier Declarations Guide](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/supplier-declarations.md): Use RoHS supplier declarations as supporting evidence for BOM, material, exemption, and technical-file reviews without replacing manufacturer EU DoC or CE duties. - [RoHS technical documentation, EU DoC and CE marking](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/technical-documentation-and-ce.md): source-linked guide to RoHS technical documentation, EN IEC 63000 evidence, EU declarations of conformity, CE marking, and manufacturer, importer and distributor duties. - [RoHS Timeline: practical guide](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/timeline.md): EU RoHS Directive guide to Timeline with scope decisions, owner actions, evidence records, source-linked citations, and practical next steps. - [RoHS vs Batteries Regulation scope comparison](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/rohs-vs-batteries-regulation.md): RoHS-focused comparison explaining when RoHS applies to EEE, why batteries sit outside RoHS, and what evidence should not be reused without separate battery-law support. - [RoHS vs LVD/EMC CE evidence: what belongs in the RoHS file](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/rohs-vs-lvd-emc-ce-evidence.md): Compare RoHS substance evidence with separate LVD and EMC CE evidence streams, using RoHS-grounded scope, technical file, DoC, CE marking, exemption, and supplier records. - [RoHS vs POPs for EEE substance compliance](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/rohs-vs-pops.md): Compare EU RoHS and POPs obligations for electrical and electronic equipment: scope, substances, evidence, CE files, exemptions, waste overlap, and source-linked decision rules. - [RoHS vs REACH for electronics: scope, evidence, overlap](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/rohs-vs-reach.md): Compare EU RoHS and REACH for electrical and electronic equipment: scope, restricted substances, evidence, CE marking, exemptions, and overlap decisions. - [RoHS vs WEEE: EU electronics compliance comparison](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/rohs-vs-weee.md): Compare EU RoHS restricted-substance duties with WEEE end-of-life recycling obligations, with RoHS scope, evidence, CE marking, exemptions, and source-linked decision points. - [RoHS, REACH, POPs, and batteries overlap](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/reach-pop-and-batteries-overlap.md): source-linked RoHS comparison guide for separating EEE hazardous-substance restrictions from REACH, POPs, battery, waste, and technical-file workstreams. - [What do the 0.1% and 0.01% substance limits mean under EU RoHS? | RoHS FAQ](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/faq/0-1-and-0-01-limits.md): RoHS FAQ explaining why most Annex II substances use a 0.1% homogeneous-material limit while cadmium uses 0.01%. - [What should teams do before a RoHS exemption expires? | RoHS FAQ](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/faq/exemption-expiry.md): How to handle EU RoHS exemption expiry: confirm the Annex entry, renewal deadline, pending-decision status, fallback plan, and technical-file evidence. - [When can RoHS spare parts use transition rules? | RoHS FAQ](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/faq/spare-parts.md): EU RoHS FAQ on spare parts, repair parts, reused parts, closed-loop B2B reuse, legacy EEE cutoffs, Annex III and IV exemptions, and evidence to keep. - [Which EEE is in scope under EU RoHS? | RoHS FAQ](/artifacts/eu/rohs-directive/faq/eee-scope.md): EU RoHS scope FAQ explaining when a product is electrical and electronic equipment, which Article 2 exclusions to check, and what evidence to keep. *Recommended next step* *Placement: after implementation section* ## Turn declarations and tests into a defensible RoHS file Use this FAQ to document which supplier declarations, material declarations, and IEC 62321 tests support each product decision, then keep the record with the technical documentation and EU declaration of conformity. - [Open Research Copilot](/solutions/research-copilot.md): Answer RoHS scope, timing, and interpretation questions with cited outputs. - [Talk through implementation](/contact.md): Review your scope, evidence model, controls, and next actions. --- [Privacy Policy](https://www.sorena.io/privacy) | [Terms of Use](https://www.sorena.io/terms-of-use) | [DMCA](https://www.sorena.io/dmca) | [About Us](https://www.sorena.io/about-us) (c) 2026 Sorena AB (559573-7338). 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