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RoHS

Asian RoHS

Asia – Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

 

With the growing awareness of environmental protection, countries and regions across Asia have, in recent years, followed the example of the European Union by establishing their own regulations on the management of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS). These regulations aim to prevent products containing hazardous substances from entering the market, thereby avoiding risks to public health and reducing significant environmental burdens.Today, many consumer electronic and electrical products intended for export are no longer limited to the European market. When targeting the rapidly growing Asian markets, it is essential to understand how many countries and regions in Asia have already introduced their own RoHS requirements.

Which Asian countries/regions have implemented RoHS regulations, and when did they come into effect?

Country/Region Effective Date
Singapore 2017/06/01
India 2016/10/01
Taiwan 2016/03/01
Vietnam 2012/12/01
South Korea 2008/07/01
China 2007/03/01
Japan 2006/07/01

Categories of EEE covered by the Regulation

The scope of products covered under RoHS regulations varies across Asian countries and regions, and the implementation approaches differ in accordance with their respective legal requirements.

Country/Region Categories of EEE 
Singapore
  • Mobile phones (including tablets)
  • Laptops
  • Refrigerators
  • Televisions
  • Washing machines
India
  • Information and communication technology equipment
  • Consumer electrical and electronic equipment
Taiwan
  • Automatic data processing machines, printers, copiers, televisions, monitors, and monitors used in ADP systems (6 categories)
  • Multimedia players, projectors
  • Wiring plugs and power cords
  • Wireless keyboards (68 items)
  • Built-in fluorescent lamp ballast products
  • Electric blankets (63 items)
  • Water dispensers
  • Electric motors (32 items)
  • Power supply units (7 items)
  • Air conditioners and lighting products (8 items)
  • Hot cathode fluorescent lamps and their AC ballasts
  • Printers and copiers
  • Non-vehicle onboard chargers for electric bicycles / power-assisted bicycles
  • Speakers (24 items)
  • Vehicle digital cameras (7 items)
  • Car cigarette lighter power supplies
  • Electronic toilet seats
  • Wireless chargers
  • Charging systems and battery swap systems for electric scooters
  • Double-capped LED tube products
  • Garment steamers
  • Headphones
Vietnam
  • Large household appliances
  • Small household appliances
  • IT and communication equipment
  • Consumer equipment
  • Lighting equipment
  • Electrical and electronic tools
  • Toys, leisure and sports equipment
  • Vending machines
South Korea

Refrigerators, air conditioners, televisions, dryers, washing machines, ovens, microwave ovens, rice cookers, dehumidifiers, spin dryers, air purifiers, humidifiers, electric irons, water heaters, vacuum cleaners, water purifiers, food waste disposers, electric water heaters, blenders, electric bidets, water softeners, electric kettles, electric frying pans, coffee makers, food dehydrators, bread makers, deep fryers, toasters, hair dryers, video game consoles, monitors, laptops/desktops, computer systems/keyboards, scanners, wired/wireless routers, projectors, mobile phones (including batteries and chargers), copiers, VCR/DVD players, printers, audio equipment (excluding portable), cameras, sewing machines, fax machines, treadmills, surveillance cameras, navigation systems, fans (excluding ventilation fans), vending machines, massage chairs/massage devices
China

All electrical and electronic products. In addition, the following products must submit data to the Electrical and Electronic Products Hazardous Substances Restriction Public Service Platform:

Refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, electric water heaters, printers, copiers, fax machines, televisions, monitors, microcomputers, mobile phones, landline telephones
Japan
  • Personal computers (including CRT and LCD monitors)
  • Standalone air conditioners
  • Televisions
  • Microwave ovens
  • Dryers
  • Refrigerators
  • Washing machines

What are the restricted substances under Asian RoHS regulations?

  • Generally, the restricted substances are consistent with EU RoHS requirements: lead (0.1%), mercury (0.1%), cadmium (0.01%), hexavalent chromium (0.1%), polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) (0.1%), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) (0.1%).
  • Some countries such as the United Arab Emirates and South Korea have also adopted EU requirements and additionally prohibit the use of four phthalates in electrical and electronic products: DEHP (0.1%), BBP (0.1%), DBP (0.1%), and DIBP (0.1%).
  • These four phthalates are expected to be included in future regulatory updates in more countries and regions.

Restricted substances and concentration limits

Restricted Substance Maximum concentration in homogeneous materials
Cadmium 0.01%
Lead 0.1%
Mercury 0.1%
Hexavalent chromium 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1%
DEHP 0.1%
BBP 0.1%
DBP 0.1%
DIBP 0.1%

Why comply with RoHS?

The main goal of RoHS regulations is to reduce health and safety risks associated with the use of electrical and electronic products, and to minimize environmental impact from waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Similar to EU RoHS enforcement, non-compliant products may face market access restrictions. In Asian countries and regions, products found non-compliant by authorities or through complaints may be subject to recalls, fines, penalties, or even destruction. Therefore, verifying RoHS compliance in target markets is a fundamental requirement for exporting electrical and electronic products.

How can manufacturers ensure compliance with RoHS requirements before export?

To Do List SGS Total Solution
Supplier Test Report Credibility  Verify report authenticity via SGS RSTS Cloud Platform
Pre-shipment Compliance 
Check Confirm 10 restricted substances < 0.1% (Cd < 0.01%) before shipment		 SGS provides testing for materials, components, and final products, plus one-stop multi-country RoHS solutions
Green Supply Chain & Documentation Establish follow IEC 63000:2018  SGS supports green supply chain management and documentation setup (follow IEC 63000:2018 )
CE Marking Compliance Affix CE marking and prepare EU RoHS Declaration of Conformity
Stay Updated on Regulations Follow SGS LINE official account for the latest regulatory updates

If you need to comply with RoHS requirements across global markets, we welcome discussions on RoHS solutions for major regions. We connect you with 32 ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories worldwide and over 1,000 experienced technical experts, providing consultation and certification support. Our one-stop service allows you to work through a single Taiwan contact window, avoiding language barriers and trade losses.

SGS Service Solutions

Non-destructive analysis
We use several non-destructive XRF (X-ray fluorescence) methods.
Wet chemical analysis
If excessive restricted substances are detected via XRF testing, wet chemical analysis can be used for further verification. This method confirms XRF results and identifies sample anomalies.
XRF screening
XRF screening helps determine whether hazardous substances are present in products and their location. It is cost-effective, fast, and suitable for finished product screening.

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