RoHS vs REACH for Export Products — Chemical Testing & Compliance Boundaries
RoHS restricts specific substances in EEE; REACH governs SVHC in articles. Exporters to Europe often need clarity on both — neither is a single certificate.
RoHS vs REACH for Export Products — Chemical Testing & Compliance Boundaries
RoHS applies to electrical and electronic equipment categories. REACH governs registration, evaluation and restriction of chemicals — including SVHC obligations in articles. Large retailers may ask for both evidence sets.
Quick boundary guide
- RoHS — 10 restricted substances in EEE; test to IEC 62321.
- REACH SVHC — candidate list substances in articles >0.1% w/w; SCIP database duties sit with EU actors.
- Neither replaces CE LVD/EMC — see CE EMC LVD FAQ.
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Related reading: RoHS is testing, not certification · EU CE export FAQ · Heavy metals testing · Chemical testing
Disclaimer: Regulations, QCO notifications, WPC frequency plans and destination-market rules change. Confirm the current requirement for your exact model, composition and export country before booking irreversible tests or filing applications.
