Which products need to undergo EU REACH testing?
Date：2025-02-07 09:40:58 Classification
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According to the EU REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006), the following products need to comply with REACH testing requirements to ensure that their chemical content meets the EU's health and environmental protection standards:
I. Main product scope applicable to REACH testing
1. Electronic products and electrical equipment
Including smartphones, tablets, laptops, televisions, audio equipment, home appliances (such as refrigerators, washing machines, microwave ovens), wearable devices, etc. The batteries, circuit boards, screens, plastic parts, etc. in these products need to be tested for substances of very high concern (SVHC) and restricted chemicals (such as lead, cadmium, phthalates, etc.).
2. Textiles and clothing
Covering clothing, footwear, luggage, leather products and accessories, harmful substances such as azo dyes, heavy metals, phthalates, etc. need to be tested.
3. Household and daily necessities
Including furniture, kitchen supplies (such as tableware, cooking utensils), detergents, stationery, pigments, paints, glues, etc. Focus on materials that may release chemicals, such as harmful ingredients in plastics and coatings.
4. Children's products and toys
Toys must comply with strict chemical restrictions, such as phthalate plasticizers, heavy metals (lead, mercury), etc., to prevent harm to children's health.
5. Industrial and chemical products
Chemicals, alloys, plastics, semi-finished products, adhesives, etc. need to be registered and evaluated, especially those with annual production or import volume exceeding 1 ton. High-risk substances (such as 247 substances in the SVHC list) require additional authorization.
6. Other consumer products
Such as jewelry, pet products, sports accessories, automotive interiors (such as seat leather), etc., all need to be tested for possible harmful chemicals.
2. Testing requirements that require special attention
1. Substances of very high concern (SVHC)
If the product contains substances in the SVHC list and the mass fraction exceeds 0.1%, and the annual export volume exceeds 1 ton, it must be notified to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). SVHC includes carcinogenic, mutagenic, reproductive toxic (CMR) substances, and persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
2. Restricted substances and authorization requirements
Restricted substances listed in Annex XVII of REACH (such as lead, cadmium, and certain flame retardants) must be strictly controlled within the limit, and some high-risk substances must be used through the authorization process.
3. Supply chain information management
Enterprises need to ensure supply chain transparency and collect chemical compliance certificates (such as SDS safety data sheets) from upstream suppliers to avoid repeated testing and reduce costs.
III. Exemption scope
The following products generally do not require REACH testing:
- Radioactive materials, unprocessed bonded temporary storage goods, garbage, military products, etc.;
- Tools for transporting hazardous substances (such as containers, pipelines).
IV. Compliance recommendations
- Testing process: Select a qualified third-party organization (such as CNAS/CMA certified laboratory) to conduct chemical analysis (such as Dezewei DTI).
- Document preparation: It is necessary to submit a compliance statement, test report, and regularly update registration information.
- Dynamic monitoring: The SVHC list is updated twice a year (June and December), and enterprises need to pay attention to the latest changes in the list.
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