BS EN 62321-1:2013

What is BS EN 62321-1 - Determining the level of certain substances in electrotechnical products about?  

BS EN 62321-1 is the first part of an international standard used for the determination of certain substances in electro-technical products. BS EN 62321-1 specifies the overview of the test methods for determining the level of certain substances in electro-technical products. This helps in manufacturing good quality electrotechnical products.  

BS EN 62321-1 refers to the sample as the object to be processed and measured. The nature of the sample and the manner in which it is acquired is defined by the entity carrying out the tests and not by this standard. 

Note:  It is noted that the selection of the sample may affect the interpretation of the test results.  

Note: While this standard provides guidance on the disassembly procedure employed for obtaining a sample, it does not determine or specify: 

• The level of the disassembly procedure required for obtaining a sample 
• The definition of a “unit” or “homogenous material” as the sample 
• Conformity assessment procedures 

Note: Further guidance on assessment procedures may be found in IEC/TR 62476. 

Who is BS EN 62321-1 - Determining the level of certain substances in electrotechnical products for? 

BS EN 62321-1 on Determination of certain substances in electro-technical products is useful for: 

• Manufacturer of electronic components 
• Manufacturer of automotive parts  
• Electronic engineers  

Why should you use BS EN 62321-1 - Determining the level of certain substances in electrotechnical products?  

By using electrotechnical products the attention is drawn to the impact on the environment. Hence many countries have started adopting regulations affecting wastes, substances, and energy use of electrotechnical products.  

BS EN 62321-1 specifies the overview of the test methods of certain substances used in electro-technical products. This helps in classifying the test methods which determine the levels of certain substances in electro-technical products. The sample helps in processing and measuring the object according to the test method. This flow chart specified in BS EN 62321-1 is useful in identifying the test methods for determining the levels of certain substances in electro-technical products. The test methods are adjusted according to the materials to be tested. The limit of detection is useful in measuring the capability of the systems and the limit of quantification helps in determining the lowest concentration of the products.  

By applying BS EN 62321-1 you can understand the test methods to be performed which results in manufacturing good quality electrotechnical products.