EU REACH testing process for shoes
Date：2024-06-03 10:54:51 Classification
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If the shoes are planned to be sold in the EU market, then these shoes need to comply with the relevant provisions of the REACH regulations. REACH regulations require manufacturers or importers to register, evaluate and control risk substances that may be present in their products to ensure that the use of these substances does not cause unacceptable risks to human health and the environment.
1. Key contents of shoe REACH testing:
1. Physical testing: including whole shoe testing, fabric testing, outsole testing and accessory testing, etc. to evaluate the physical performance and quality of the shoes.
2. Chemical testing: This is the key part of REACH testing, covering inorganic chemical testing and organic chemical testing. Inorganic chemical testing may include pH value, extractable heavy metals, hexavalent chromium, etc.; organic chemical testing may include banned azo dyes, phthalates, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, etc.
2. Shoes REACH testing process:
1. Consultation and application: Consult with a professional REACH knowledge sharing organization or testing laboratory, and provide relevant information about shoe products to apply for REACH testing.
2. Fill in the application form and provide samples: According to the requirements of the testing agency, fill in the application form and provide samples of shoes to be tested.
3. Quotation and evaluation: The testing agency evaluates the testing cost and time and gives a corresponding quotation.
4. Sign the contract and pay: After confirming the quotation, sign a contract with the testing agency and pay the testing fee.
5. Sample testing: The testing agency will test the provided shoe samples, including physical performance testing and chemical testing.
6. Issue a test report: After the test is completed, the testing agency will issue a detailed test report explaining the performance of the shoes in the REACH test and whether they comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
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