Carpet California 65 Testing Guide
Date：2024-04-24 10:55:26 Classification
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Carpets exported to the United States require California 65 testing. California Proposition 65 requires that all products sold in California that may contain chemicals harmful to human health need to undergo corresponding testing.
Carpet US California 65 testing guide:
1. Understand the requirements of California Proposition 65: California Proposition 65 is a regulation that protects California residents from the hazards of toxic substances. As household items, carpets need to undergo California 65 testing if they contain harmful substances such as lead, cadmium, and phthalates.
2. Determine the test substances: For carpets, the main test substances may include total lead content, total cadmium content, phthalate content, etc. These substances may be used as dyes, plasticizers or flame retardants in the carpet manufacturing process.
3. Choose a certification agency: Make sure the certification agency you choose has relevant certifications and qualifications and can conduct California No. 65 testing. The certification agency will be responsible for carrying out specific testing work and issuing a test report.
4. Submit samples and information: Submit carpet samples and related material lists and instructions for use to the certification agency. This information will help certifying agencies more accurately assess chemical levels in carpets.
5. Waiting for the test results: The certification agency will test the carpet samples and issue a test report. The test report will detail the content of various chemicals in the carpet and whether it meets California Proposition 65 limits.
6. Check the test results: Carefully check the test results to ensure that the levels of harmful substances in the carpet are within the limits set by California Proposition 65. If the test results do not meet the requirements, further steps may be needed to reduce the level of harmful substances in the carpet.
7. Treatment that meets the requirements: If the test results meet the requirements, the carpet can be considered to meet the requirements of California Proposition 65. At this time, a California 65 label can be affixed to the product to inform consumers that the product meets the requirements of California 65.
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