Leather bags exported to the EU require REACH testing. REACH certification is an EU regulation that regulates the chemical composition of products imported and sold within the EU. It aims to ensure that chemical substances in products will not cause harm to human health or the environment. If the bag contains certain restricted or harmful chemicals, REACH testing is required to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Therefore, in order to ensure that leather bags enter the EU market smoothly, exporters need to conduct REACH testing and obtain the corresponding certificates.



EU REACH testing and certification guide for leather bags:

1. Understand REACH certification requirements: First, you need to understand the relevant requirements and standards of EU REACH certification, including substance restrictions, test methods, conformity assessment procedures, etc.

2. Determine the test plan: Based on the material, craftsmanship and use of the leather bag, determine the required test plan, including testing of leather, metal accessories, stitching, zippers and other parts.

3. Choose a certification agency: Choose a certification agency with EU REACH certification to ensure that the test results meet relevant requirements.

4. Prepare samples: Prepare samples according to the test plan, ensure that the samples are representative, and label and record as required.

5. Conduct testing: Send samples to certification agencies for REACH testing. Testing includes but is not limited to banned substances in leather, nickel release from metal accessories, heavy metal content in stitches and zippers, etc.

6. Evaluation results: Based on the test results and REACH certification requirements, evaluate whether the leather bag meets relevant standards and regulations.

7. Obtain a certificate: If the leather bag meets the REACH certification requirements, you can obtain the corresponding REACH certification certificate.

8. Labeling and traceability: Add the REACH label to the product and conduct product traceability for publicity and sales in the market.



EU REACH testing items for leather bags:

1. Leather testing: Detect whether there are prohibited substances in leather, such as heavy metals such as chromium, lead, mercury, and harmful substances such as formaldehyde.

2. Hardware accessories detection: Detect whether there are heavy metals, such as nickel, lead, etc., and whether there are other harmful substances in metal accessories.

3. Suture and zipper detection: Detect whether there are heavy metals and other harmful substances in sutures and zippers.

4. Odor detection: Detect whether there is a pungent odor in the leather bag to determine whether the product meets environmental protection requirements.

5. Label and logo detection: Check whether the leather bag contains the correct label and logo so that consumers can understand the product's material, maintenance methods, washing methods and other information.