BQCIS

Ensuring Global Compliance with Hazardous Substance Regulations

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive limits the presence of six regulated substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Compliance is mandatory for access to EU and other international markets, protecting consumers and the environment from toxic materials.

BQCIS laboratories deliver accredited RoHS testing to determine the presence and concentration of restricted elements such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium (Cr⁶⁺), and brominated flame retardants (PBB, PBDE).

Using a combination of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) screening and confirmatory wet chemistry (ICP-OES/ICP-MS), BQCIS provides fast, accurate, and legally defensible compliance reports for manufacturers, importers, and distributors.

Key Activities in RoHS Compliance Testing

XRF Screening

Rapid, non-destructive elemental analysis to identify RoHS-restricted substances in electronic assemblies and materials.

ICP-OES / ICP-MS Confirmation

Quantitative testing of Pb, Cd, Hg, and Cr⁶⁺ concentrations following EN 62321 standards.

Cr⁶⁺ Determination

Colorimetric and spectrophotometric methods for detecting hexavalent chromium in coatings and platings.

Brominated Flame Retardant (BFR) Testing

GC-MS and FTIR analysis of PBB and PBDE content in plastics and polymers.

Homogeneous Material Segmentation

Sampling and separation according to material uniformity to ensure representative results.

Compliance Reporting

Issue RoHS compliance certificates aligned with IEC 62321 and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Supply Chain Auditing

Verification of supplier declarations and incoming material conformity.

Documentation Review

Validation of technical files, declarations of conformity, and testing traceability.

Phthalate Screening

Testing for restricted phthalates (DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP) under the RoHS 3 directive.

Key Benefits of RoHS Compliance Testing

Market Access

Global Market Access

Ensures your products meet EU, UK, China, and Korea RoHS directives for unrestricted market entry.

Regulatory Confidence

Regulatory Confidence

Delivers defensible test data aligned with EN 62321 protocols and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Supply Chain Transparency

Supply Chain Transparency

Strengthens compliance accountability from supplier to final assembly through verified data flow.

Corporate Sustainability

Corporate Sustainability

Supports ESG initiatives by ensuring environmental responsibility and product safety compliance.

Success Story

RoHS Compliance Audit for Consumer Electronics Manufacturer

The Challenge:

An international electronics brand needed full RoHS verification for 350 SKUs prior to EU distribution expansion.

Our Solution:

BQCIS conducted batch-level XRF screening and confirmatory ICP-MS analysis, aligning each report with IEC 62321 requirements and supplier declarations.

The Result:

Achieved full RoHS compliance clearance within four weeks, enabling uninterrupted shipment release and certification for CE marking.

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