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RoHS Testing and REACH SVHC Compliance

Ten restricted substances, 240+ SVHC candidates, and how to build a defensible compliance file instead of a folder of supplier promises.

RoHS 2.0 — 10 substancesREACH SVHC 240+5–7 working daysRush: 3 days

Quick answer: what RoHS restricts

RoHS 2.0 (Directive 2011/65/EU) restricts ten substances in electrical and electronic equipment: lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, and the brominated flame retardants PBB and PBDE, plus the four phthalates DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP. The limit is 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials, and 0.01% for cadmium.

REACH is separate and much broader: currently more than 240 substances of very high concern sit on the candidate list, and any article containing above 0.1% of a listed SVHC carries communication obligations.

How testing works

  1. Screening by XRF — fast, non-destructive screening of homogeneous materials for the metallic elements and bromine.
  2. Confirmation by wet chemistry — where screening is inconclusive or fails, samples go to ICP-OES / ICP-MS for metals and GC-MS for the organic flame retardants and phthalates.
  3. Homogeneous material decomposition — results are evaluated per material, not per product, so disassembly planning matters for cost.

Turnaround and cost drivers

Standard turnaround is 5–7 working days, with a 3-day rush option. Cost scales with the number of homogeneous materials submitted: a simple product with five materials is far cheaper than a complex assembly with eighty. Sending a well-prepared material list with the samples is the single biggest lever on both price and time.

Indicative market ranges only, based on typical projects we see; the final scope depends on your product complexity and the number of models. Request a quote for an exact figure.

Building a defensible compliance file

Frequently Asked Questions

Which substances does RoHS restrict?

RoHS 2.0 restricts ten substances: lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, PBDE, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP. Limits are 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials, except cadmium at 0.01%.

Is a supplier declaration enough for RoHS?

A supplier declaration is accepted in market surveillance practice as part of the technical file, but it is the weakest evidence. Buyers and authorities increasingly expect supporting test data, especially for high-risk materials such as PVC cables, solders and plastic housings.

What is the difference between RoHS and REACH?

RoHS restricts a specific list of substances in electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market. REACH is a broader chemical regulation covering all articles, with a candidate list of more than 240 substances of very high concern requiring communication in the supply chain above 0.1%.

How long does RoHS testing take?

Standard turnaround is 5–7 working days including XRF screening and any wet-chemistry confirmation. A 3-day rush service is available when the material list is simple.

Do RoHS and REACH apply to components shipped to China?

RoHS is an EU market requirement, so it applies when the finished product is placed on the EU market. Many global buyers nonetheless require RoHS evidence from Chinese suppliers as a condition of purchase, and China has its own China RoHS marking requirements for products sold domestically.

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