On January 22, 2024, CNCA (National Certification and Accreditation Administration) issued a notice announcing the revision of testing method standards for the China RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products). The previous standard, "GB/T 26125 Electrical and electronic products - Determination of six regulated substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers)" has been updated to a new set of standards known as the GB/T 39560 series. This series includes GB/T 39560.1, GB/T 39560.2, GB/T 39560.301, GB/T 39560.4, GB/T 39560.5, GB/T 39560.6, GB/T 39560.701, and GB/T 39560.702.

l  Starting from March 1, 2024, the testing methods for the qualification assessment of harmful substances in electrical and electronic products must adhere to the requirements outlined in the GB/T 39560 series standards.

l  For assessments completed according to GB/T 26125 before March 1, 2024, the issued certificates will remain effective until their expiration. Upon expiration, the renewal process should adhere to the new standards outlined in the GB/T 39560 series.

l  Products that have already been manufactured or imported before March 1, 2024, are exempt from the requirements of this notice.

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