Overview
China RoHS is China's version of RoHS. Its full name is the Administrative Measures for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products. It controls the same kinds of toxic substances as EU RoHS, but it works differently in practice.
China RoHS runs in two steps. Every covered product must carry marking. Products on the official Catalogue must also meet concentration limits and a conformity scheme.
How it works
The first step is marking. Every covered product carries a logo. Where hazardous substances are present above the limits, the product also shows an Environment-Friendly Use Period, given in years and following standard SJ/T 11364. The EFUP tells a buyer how long the product can be used normally before those substances might escape.
The second step applies only to products listed on the official Catalogue. For those, a conformity scheme applies, with concentration limits set by GB/T 26572. The covered substances are the same six as the original EU RoHS.
How it differs from EU RoHS
China RoHS and EU RoHS share their six legacy substances, but the mechanics are not the same.
A buyer should not assume an EU RoHS declaration satisfies China RoHS. The marking is a separate obligation, and the Catalogue scheme has its own scope.
How it relates to other topics
- EU RoHS is the model China RoHS draws on, though it added four phthalates that China RoHS does not.
- Both regimes apply to electrical and electronic equipment.
- Lead is one of the six controlled substances.
Note: general educational information, not legal advice. Check the official source before relying on it.