RoHS-Certification

UAE Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2017 restricts the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Restrictions apply to two batches of substances:

Lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB and PBDE

DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP

Since 2020, both batches are applicable to specific Electrical and Electronic Equipment and associated cables or spare parts and batch 1. to e.g. medical devices and specific monitoring / control instruments. From January 1st, 2022 on those devices / instruments are subject to batch 2. as well. Their associated cables or spare parts are subject to both batches from the same date on.

The conformity assessment procedure two different approval options:

Mandatory ECAS (Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme) certification, demonstrating that the product has been approved according to the requirements of Emirates Standardization and Metrology Authority (ESMA)

EQM (Emirates Quality Mark) certification, a voluntary certification demonstrating compliance of the products with approved standards and giving the consumer confidence that the production process of the products has been monitored by an independent body. The EQM ‘Certificate of Conformity’ (CoO) requires a separate license for the use of the Emirates Quality Mark.

TÜV Rheinland is a Notified Body designated by ESMA. We are authorized to issue ECAS COC and EQM CoC & usage license according to the RoHS technical regulation.

Ask how we can help you efficiently obtain ECAS or EQM certification for your products !

Detailed Information

Technical aspects	Chemical Environment / Eco
Market surveillance	Yes
Obligation	Mandatory
Factory inspection	Conditionally
Sample testing	No
Validity	​For ECAS - 1 Year For EQM - 3 Year

product scope

1. EEE (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) for use with a voltage rating not exceeding 1000 volts for alternating current and 1500 volts for direct current - with exceptions

2. Specific Medical Devices (with exception of all implanted and infected products)