When exporting transformer aluminum strip to Europe, complying with environmental regulations is critical. Two main directives—RoHS and REACH—are often required by buyers to ensure safe, eco-friendly manufacturing. Here's what you need to know.

What is RoHS?

RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is an EU directive limiting specific substances in electrical and electronic products. For aluminum strip used in transformer windings, it ensures the material does not contain:

• Lead (Pb)
• Mercury (Hg)
• Cadmium (Cd)
• Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+)
• Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
• Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)

What is REACH?

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is another EU regulation that ensures chemical substances are registered and not harmful to human health or the environment.

REACH compliance for aluminum strip usually confirms that no Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) are present above 0.1% by weight.

Why European Clients Require These Certifications

• To ensure safety in electrical transformer applications
• To meet national import laws and corporate sustainability goals
• To avoid fines and product recalls

How We Ensure Compliance

• Regular testing by SGS or Intertek
• Full lab report and declarations provided with each order
• Traceable raw materials from certified suppliers

Documentation We Provide

• RoHS Declaration of Conformity
• REACH SVHC-Free Declaration
• Testing report with detection limits
• Certificate of Analysis (COA)

RoHS and REACH compliance is not only a legal requirement in Europe—it’s also a mark of quality. We offer transformer aluminum strip that fully complies with these standards, backed by complete certification and third-party verification. Contact us for sample documents or test reports.