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The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive restricts chemicals and heavy metals in electronic products imported to or manufactured in the European Union. Ensuring compliance requires lab testing at some level in the supply chain – be it the final assembled product, individual components, or even raw materials. In many cases, importers opt for a combination of these.

In this guide, we explain what you must know about RoHS lab testing options, costs, substance limitations, compliance risks, Amazon requirements, and more. Continue reading RoHS Product Lab Testing: A Complete Guide

Earphones imported or manufactured in the EU must comply with regulations, such as RoHS, REACH and the Radio Equipment Directive. In this guide, we list relevant EU standards, regulations, certification and labeling requirements for both wired and wireless earphones.

Mentioned products

• Earbuds
• Headsets
• Noise-canceling earphones
• Bluetooth earphones
• Wireless earphones
• Wired earphones

Continue reading Earphones Safety Standards in the European Union: An Overview

The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) applies to all Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, 5G, GPS and other radio-electric enabled devices sold in the European Union. In this guide, we cover the basics of RED requirements for smartphones, smartwatches, computers and other electronic products. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the Radio Equipment Directive (RED)

The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive covers most electronic products sold in the European Union, with some exemptions. In this guide, we list LED displays, kitchen appliances, machines, and other products within the scope of the EMC Directive.

We also list some products classified as inherently benign, meaning that the EMC Directive is not applicable. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the EMC Directive: An Overview

Trying to understand if your electronic product must comply with the Low Voltage Directive in the EU? In this guide, we list home appliances, AC adapters, LED lighting products, cables, and other products within the scope of LVD. We also share some examples of EN standards, relevant for each listed product. Continue reading List of Products Covered by the Low Voltage Directive (LVD): An Overview

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive is applicable to essentially all electronic products sold in the European Union. In this article, we list electronic toys, speakers, earphones and other products that fall within the scope of RoHS.

What is RoHS

RoHS restricts heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, in all electronic products sold in the European Union. Ensuring RoHS compliance requires that all electronic components, PCBs and solders are RoHS compliant.

Important information

• RoHS compliant components are available worldwide, but compliance should not be taken for granted
• RoHS compliance can be verified through third-party lab testing
• CE marking is normally required for ‘RoHS products

Continue reading List of Products Covered by RoHS: An Overview