RoHS Certification for Machinery and Equipment (2026 Standards): ① Scheme – Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) certification mode involves optimized testing plus post-certification surveillance; basic certification steps include application, document review, sample testing, initial factory inspection (Mode 4 only), evaluation and approval of results, and post-certification surveillance; certification units are classified by product model or brand (Hefei General Machinery Certification); ② Basis – Certification standards: GB 26572-2025 “Requirements for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products” or EU Directives 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863; certification modes: product testing + initial factory inspection + post-certification surveillance (CQC); ③ Testing – Optimized testing: XRF scanning + chemical testing + self-declaration + post-certification surveillance (including random sampling and factory inspection if necessary); Mode 4: random sampling (XRF scanning + chemical testing + self-declaration) + initial factory inspection + post-certification surveillance; multiple random inspections of certified products at any time during the certificate’s validity period (CESI); ④ EU – Restriction of hazardous substances in EEE (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) as defined by RoHS regulations; manufacturers demonstrate conformity using harmonized standards and generally accepted, reliable, and reproducible measurement methods; verification testing of EEE for RoHS compliance; preparation of technical documentation and EU Declaration of Conformity (Tukes); ⑤ Supply Chain – Manufacturers must ensure that the hazardous substance content of purchased components and materials meets regulatory requirements; control measures for suppliers and purchased materials depend on the risk level regarding the final product’s compliance; establishment of criteria for supplier evaluation and selection, and maintenance of lists of qualified suppliers and products (MIIT).
In brief: RoHS certification for mechanical equipment—certification model: optimized testing + post-certification surveillance; basic stages: application, document review, sample testing, initial factory inspection (Model 4), evaluation of certification results, and approval; certification units: classified by product model/brand; certification basis: GB 26572-2025 (Requirements for the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products) or EU Directives 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863; certification model: product testing + initial factory inspection + post-certification surveillance; optimized testing: XRF scanning + chemical testing + self-declaration + post-certification surveillance (sampling tests and factory inspections as necessary); certificate validity: subject to random, repeated sampling inspections; EEE hazardous substance restrictions: defined by RoHS regulations; harmonized standards: reproducible measurement methods to demonstrate conformity, verification testing, and preparation of technical documentation and EU Declaration of Conformity;
manufacturers: ensure hazardous substance content in purchased parts and materials meets regulations; supplier control: depends on the risk level regarding the final product; criteria: supplier evaluation/selection and qualified supplier product lists.
I. Models and Basis (2026 Standards)
Basis for mechanical equipment RoHS certification models (consolidated from Hefei General Machinery and CQC):
- Model: Optimized testing + post-certification surveillance;
- Stages: Application, documentation, samples, factory inspection, surveillance;
- Units: Classified by product model/brand;
- Basis: GB 26572-2025 / EU Directives;
- Model 4: Testing + factory inspection + surveillance;
- Conclusion: Robust model and basis.
II. Testing and the EU (2026 Framework)
EU RoHS certification and testing for machinery and equipment (based on CESI and Tukes):
- Testing: XRF scanning + chemical analysis + self-declaration;
- Supervision: Sampling tests and factory inspections (when necessary);
- Restrictions: RoHS regulations on hazardous substances in EEE;
- Verification: Harmonized standards and reproducible measurement methods;
- Declaration: Technical documentation and EU Declaration of Conformity;
- Conclusion: Testing + EU dual closed-loop system.
III.
Overseas B2B Procurement Implementation (2026 Framework)
Overseas B2B assessment and implementation of machinery RoHS certification:
- Assessment Model: Optimized testing, factory inspections, and supervision;
- Assessment Basis: GB 26572 / EU Directives;
- Assessment Testing: XRF, chemical analysis, and sampling;
- Supply Chain: Supplier criteria and approved vendor lists;
- Risk Alerts: Assessment reports, declarations, and change management.
Conclusion
In summary, regarding RoHS certification for mechanical equipment: Hefei General Machinery Certification utilizes an optimized model (testing + post-certification surveillance); basic certification steps include application document review, sample testing, and initial factory inspection (initial inspection applies only to Model 4); certification units are defined based on identical product models, brands, or materials, with applications submitted as product series. CQC Certification is based on standards GB 26572-2025 (Requirements for the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products) or EU Directives 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863; the certification model involves product testing, initial factory inspection, and post-certification surveillance. CESI employs optimized testing (XRF scanning + chemical testing + self-declaration + post-certification surveillance involving sampling and, if necessary, factory inspection); Model 4 applies to all products within the implementation rules (sampling, XRF scanning, chemical testing, self-declaration, initial factory inspection, and post-certification surveillance), with certified products subject to multiple random inspections during the certificate’s validity period. Tukes (EEE hazardous substance restrictions defined by RoHS regulations): manufacturers demonstrate conformity using generally reliable and reproducible measurement methods (harmonized standards), verify EEE compliance with RoHS requirements, and prepare technical documentation and the EU Declaration of Conformity. MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology): manufacturing plants must ensure that the hazardous substance content of purchased components and materials meets regulatory requirements; the level of control over suppliers and purchased materials depends on the risk to the final product; plants must establish criteria for supplier evaluation and selection, maintain lists of qualified suppliers and products, and effectively control any changes that could alter the hazardous substance content of products. Youke (EU RoHS certification process): application submission, quotation, payment, sample mailing, testing arrangements, data review (pass/fail), report mailing, and completion of testing. SGS (EU RoHS one-stop solution): RoHS material testing, RoHS complete unit verification, RoHS process auditing, CE RoHS Declaration of Conformity, RoHS report authenticity verification, and SGS RSTS.
Database, training, and consulting services (SGS).
Overseas B2B strategy: verification of models, bases, testing, supply chains, and risk mitigation—enabling the verification and calculation required for machinery RoHS certification.
Data and case study sources: Hefei General Machinery Certification (optimized testing + post-certification surveillance/certification stages); CQC (GB 26572-2025, EU Directive 2011/65/EU); CESI (XRF scanning + chemical testing + self-declaration, Mode 4); Tukes (RoHS regulations, technical documentation + EU declaration); MIIT (procurement of component materials, qualified supplier list);
Youke (testing processes); SGS (one-stop solutions, report authenticity verification).
Appendix: Machinery RoHS Certification Scoring Checklist (5-point scale, 10 items)
- Mode: Optimized testing + post-certification surveillance;
- Stages: Application, documentation, samples, factory surveillance;
- Unit: Categorized by product model/grade;
- Basis: GB 26572-2025 / EU Directive;
- Testing: XRF scanning + chemical analysis + self-declaration;
- Surveillance: Sample testing and factory inspection (when necessary);
- Restrictions: RoHS regulations on hazardous substances in EEE;
- Proof: Harmonized standards and reproducible measurement methods;
- Declaration: Technical documentation and EU Declaration of Conformity;
- Key Indicators: Verification of reports, declarations, and changes.
Appendix: Supplementary Scoring Checklist for RoHS Certification of Machinery and Equipment (5-point scale, 10 items)
- Mode: Optimized testing + post-certification surveillance;
- Stages: Application, documentation, samples, and factory surveillance;
- Units: Categorized by product model/designation;
- Basis: GB 26572-2025 / EU Directives;
- Testing: XRF screening + chemical analysis + self-declaration;
- Surveillance: Sample testing and factory inspection (when necessary);
- Scope: RoHS regulations on hazardous substances in EEE;
- Verification: Harmonized standards and reproducible measurement methods;
- Declaration: Technical documentation and EU Declaration of Conformity;
- Key Indicators: Verification of reports, declarations, and changes.
