RoHS Testing & RoHS Certification

Accredited RoHS testing and RoHS certification for electrical and electronic products, delivered by QIMA's global lab network.

RoHS Testing & RoHS Certification for EU Market Access

RoHS testing checks whether your electrical and electronic products stay under the restricted-substance thresholds set by the EU. RoHS certification then provides documented proof of that compliance for each tested model.

RoHS (EU Directive 2011/65/EU) restricts the use of specific hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market. Products with electrical or electronic components that exceed the thresholds set for the following substances cannot be placed on the EU market:

• Lead

• Cadmium

• Mercury

• Hexavalent chromium

• Polybrominated biphenyl (PBB)

• Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants

• Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)

• Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)

• Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)

• Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

Any company that imports or sells goods containing electrical components into the European Union must be RoHS compliant.

What RoHS Testing & RoHS Certification Help You Achieve

• Avoid fines & recalls by verifying compliance on every batch

• Accelerate time-to-market with real-time results and online test report

• Demonstrate due diligence to regulators and retailers

• Reduce supply-chain risk through proactive testing

• Optimize costs via screening test before full analysis

• Obtain RoHS certification with a compliance certificate for each tested model, supporting EU market access

Who Needs RoHS Testing & RoHS Certification?

• Electrical & electronic equipment brands and manufacturers

• Toy & juvenile product producers

• Contract manufacturers & OEMs

How the RoHS Testing & RoHS Certification Process Works

1. Get a quote – Define scope & timeline

2. Submit samples – Ship to your nearest QIMA lab

3. Chemical screening and RoHS testing – Screening first, then full analytical testing where required

4. Receive report & RoHS certificate – Detailed results, recommendations, and a RoHS compliance certificate for each tested model

Why Choose QIMA for RoHS Testing & RoHS Certification?

The QIMA Benefits

• A network of global labs providing one-stop service to you and your suppliers

• Competitive turnaround time for RoHS testing

• RoHS testing across electrical & electronics, hardlines, softlines, toys and juvenile products

• Lab experts trained and certified in regulatory standards and the newest testing methods

• Global technical support team with rich experience to help you build tailor-made testing programs

Easy online and mobile booking and dashboard for managing orders and accessing data anywhere, any time.

RoHS Testing & RoHS Certification FAQs

Why do I need to test for RoHS compliance?

Testing is mandatory under EU and many national regulations to verify that your products do not exceed restricted substance limits. QIMA's RoHS certification demonstrates due diligence to regulators and retailers, helping you avoid fines or recalls while protecting your brand reputation and customer safety.

How much does RoHS testing and RoHS certification cost?

Our pricing is tailored to each product’s materials, complexity, and target markets. To receive an accurate cost estimate for both RoHS testing and RoHS certification, please Request a Quote with your specific testing requirements.

Do you handle multi-site or bulk testing programs?

Yes. Our global network of ISO 17025 accredited labs supports multi-site sample collection, and testing, and RoHS certification. We offer streamlined logistics and tiered pricing for large-volume or ongoing testing programs.

What is RoHS certification?

RoHS certification is documented proof that your product’s restricted-substance levels meet the limits set by EU Directive 2011/65/EU. QIMA issues a compliance certificate for each tested model.

How do I obtain RoHS certification?

After RoHS testing your samples against all restricted-substance thresholds, QIMA issues your RoHS certificate. You can then label and ship your products to EU markets in line with your compliance obligations.

What is RoHS testing?

RoHS testing is lab analysis of electrical and electronic products to verify that restricted substances such as lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, PBDE, DEHP, BBP, DBP, and DIBP stay below the thresholds set by EU Directive 2011/65/EU.

Is RoHS certification mandatory?

Placing non-compliant electrical or electronic products on the EU market is not permitted under RoHS. RoHS testing verifies compliance, and an RoHS certificate provides documented proof, which regulators, retailers, and buyers often ask to see.

Which products need RoHS testing and RoHS certification?

Electrical and electronic products in scope of EU Directive 2011/65/EU, including many electronics, appliances, and toys with electrical or electronic components, may require RoHS testing and RoHS certification before being placed on the EU market.