Pneumatic screwdrivers need to undergo EU REACH testing
Date：2024-09-05 11:13:28 Classification
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As a product exported to the EU, pneumatic screwdrivers do need to undergo EU REACH testing. REACH is an EU regulatory standard for the control of chemicals. Its full name is "Regulations on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals." The main purpose of REACH testing is to ensure that products do not contain chemicals harmful to humans to protect human health and the environment.
For products such as pneumatic screwdrivers, REACH testing mainly focuses on the following aspects:
1. Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) testing: REACH testing has been updated to 240 items (European Chemicals Agency ECHA adds the list of SVHCs every year). These substances include substances that are carcinogenic, teratogenic and reprotoxic (CMR). , substances with persistent cumulative toxicity (PBT) or high persistent cumulative toxicity (vPvB), and substances with scientific evidence that they may cause serious harm to human health or the environment (such as endocrine disrupting substances). Materials or components that may be used in the manufacturing process of pneumatic screwdrivers, such as metal, plastic, coating, etc., all need to be tested for SVHC.
2. Registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction: According to the REACH regulations, if a product contains SVHC and the content exceeds a certain threshold (usually 0.1%), the manufacturer or importer needs to notify ECHA and may need to obtain authorization before continuing to market. For sale in EU market. In addition, REACH also stipulates restricted use conditions for certain chemical substances, and manufacturers need to ensure that products comply with these restrictions.
3. Supply chain management: Manufacturers need to ensure that all links in their supply chain comply with the requirements of REACH regulations. This includes raw material suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, etc., who all need to provide certification materials that comply with REACH regulations.
4. Compliance certification: In order to prove that products comply with the requirements of REACH regulations, manufacturers need to prepare compliance certification documents, such as test reports, risk assessment reports, etc. These documents will be subject to REACH compliance review by customs when the products enter the EU market.
To sum up, as a product exported to the EU, pneumatic screwdrivers must undergo REACH testing to ensure that they comply with the EU's chemical control regulations. Manufacturers need to pay close attention to the latest developments and updates of REACH regulations to ensure product compliance and avoid potential market risks.
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