{"id":2180,"date":"2026-07-01T22:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metalstampingparts.ltd\/?page_id=2180"},"modified":"2026-07-01T22:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:50:17","slug":"stamped-part-rohs-reach-documentation-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metalstampingparts.ltd\/stamped-part-rohs-reach-documentation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Stamped Part RoHS and REACH Documentation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Short answer:<\/strong> RoHS and REACH documentation for stamped parts should connect the material, plating, passivation, cleaning, purchased hardware, and supplier declaration to the buyer’s destination market. A useful RFQ states the required regulation, certificate format, restricted substance concern, finish chemistry, document language, and how long records must be retained.<\/p>\n

For many stamped parts, compliance evidence is requested late in the project. That creates delays because material certificates, plating declarations, outside test reports, and supplier statements may come from different sources. It is better to define the document package before quote approval.<\/p>\n

This guide supports the material selection guide<\/a>, plating and passivation RFQ guide<\/a>, lot traceability guide<\/a>, and PPAP and FAI package guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What RoHS and REACH evidence may include<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Document<\/th>\nWhat it supports<\/th>\nBuyer note to define<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Material certificate<\/td>\nBase metal grade, heat number, chemistry, mechanical data, or mill lot.<\/td>\nWhether a mill certificate or supplier certificate is acceptable.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supplier declaration<\/td>\nStatement that the material, finish, or supplied part meets the requested rule.<\/td>\nRequired wording, revision date, company stamp, and signature need.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plating declaration<\/td>\nCoating chemistry, passivation type, restricted substances, or process compliance.<\/td>\nWhich coating layers and post-treatments must be covered.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Test report<\/td>\nLab evidence for restricted substances when declaration alone is not enough.<\/td>\nTest scope, sample part, accepted lab, and report age limit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Traceability record<\/td>\nLink between shipped parts, material lot, plating batch, and certificate package.<\/td>\nLot label format and retention period.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Base material is only one part of compliance<\/h2>\n

A stamped part may start with compliant stainless steel, copper alloy, aluminum, or carbon steel, then fail a documentation review because plating, passivation, anti-rust oil, cleaning chemicals, solder coating, or inserted hardware was not covered. The compliance package should follow the real process route.<\/p>\n

For contacts, terminals, shields, busbars, and clips, plating can be the most important compliance question. Connect this page with the copper terminal plating selection guide<\/a> and terminal plating thickness inspection guide<\/a> when the coating is functional.<\/p>\n

Declaration vs test report<\/h2>\n

A supplier declaration may be enough for many commercial projects. Some buyers, regulated industries, or destination markets may require a third-party test report. The quote should state which level is required. Asking for full lab testing after production can add time and cost, especially when the test needs a finished part rather than raw material.<\/p>\n

If the buyer has a specific RoHS or REACH template, provide it at RFQ stage. If there is no template, define the minimum content: part number, revision, material, finish, regulation scope, declaration date, supplier name, and contact person.<\/p>\n

Lot control and document retention<\/h2>\n

Compliance evidence is more useful when it is tied to shipped lots. A certificate that cannot be linked to the delivered parts may not satisfy a buyer audit. Define whether labels need material lot, plating batch, date code, PO number, or supplier lot number.<\/p>\n

Record retention should also be clear. Some buyers need documents kept for several years. Others need documents sent with every shipment. Align these requirements with the export packaging checklist<\/a> and the lot traceability plan.<\/p>\n

RoHS\/REACH RFQ checklist for stamped parts<\/h2>\n