The following steps are involved for RoHS certification.

1. Testing: Either on-site or XRF testing and/or lab phthalate solvent extraction testing is done to determine values of the ten restricted RoHS substances.

2. Process Audit: Inspect all applicable manufacturing processes used towards RoHS compliance on-site.

3. Documentation Review: Review the Bill of Materials, Technical File, assembly drawings, materials declarations, test reports, and conformance/compliance certificates from all suppliers.

The Technical File must contain the following:

• General product description and design structure information
• Risk assessment of materials, parts and subassemblies
• Conformity information on materials, parts, and subassemblies
• Manufacturing documentation and records
• Harmonized standards, specifications, and conformity procedures

4. Certification Statement: After a successful audit, a RoHS Certificate of Compliance (also known as a Certificate of Conformity or Declaration of Conformity) is issued.