faq

• Q

  How to check if a cable is RoHS compliant?

  A

  1.Request third-party test report (SGS, TÜV, BV).

  2.Verify 10 restricted substances below limits:
  - Pb ≤ 0.1%
  - Hg ≤ 0.1%
  - Cd ≤ 0.01%
  - CrVI ≤ 0.1%
  - PBB ≤ 0.1%
  - PBDE ≤ 0.1%
  - DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP each ≤ 0.1%

  3.Ensure report dated within 1 year and test standard IEC 62321.

  
  

• Q

  Can UL certification replace CE certification for cables?

  A

  No. They are based on different standards and not interchangeable. Comparison:

  Feature	UL	CE
  Market	USA	EU
  Standard	UL 83, UL 1581	IEC/EN 50525
  Legal status	Not mandatory but widely required	Mandatory
  Focus	Safety, flame, temperature	Safety, environment, CPR

• Q

  What tests are included in CE certification for cables?

  A

  LVD 2014/35/EU
  - Dielectric strength: 2.5 kV AC, 1 min (IEC 60227)
  - Insulation resistance: ≥10 MΩ·km at 20°C
  - Conductor DC resistance: per IEC 60228 max.

  RoHS 2011/65/EU
  - 10 restricted substances (Pb, Hg, Cd, etc.)

  CPR (EU 305/2011) – for construction cables
  - Fire performance per EN 50575 (flame spread, heat release, smoke)

  Source: EU Official Journal & IEC standards.