Umbrella EU REACH SVHC testing process
Date：2025-07-28 09:43:19 Classification
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The complete process and key requirements of REACH SVHC testing for umbrellas exported to the EU are summarized in combination with the latest requirements of EU regulations (as of 2025):
I. Core requirements for testing
1. Scope of testing
- SVHC substance list: 250 substances of high concern (such as phthalates, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals, etc.) specified in EU REACH regulations need to be tested.
- Key test objects:
- Umbrella cloth (dyes and coatings in textiles such as polyester, PG cloth, and nylon);
- Metal parts of umbrella ribs (dissolution of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and nickel);
- Plastic/rubber handles (phthalates, organotin compounds).
2. Special precautions
- Mixed materials: Metal umbrella ribs and non-metal umbrella cloth need to be separated for inspection and tested separately.
- Coatings and adhesives: Waterproof coatings, printing inks, etc. need to be tested separately for chemical migration.
2. Processing procedures (completed in 4 steps)
1. Preliminary preparation and application
- Confirm the requirements: clarify whether the product needs to comply with REACH SVHC (mandatory requirement for export volume ≥ 1 ton/year).
- Select a laboratory:
- Look for ISO 17025 qualified and EU-approved testing agencies (such as Dezewei Testing, etc.).
- Prepare materials:
- Product technical documents (material list, production process description);
- Split samples (umbrella ribs, umbrella cloth, handles and other parts).
2. Sample delivery and testing
- Sample delivery requirements:
- Metal parts can be mixed for testing (such as alloy umbrella ribs);
- Non-metal parts (umbrella cloth, plastic handles) are grouped and tested by material.
- Test content:
| Test category | Test items
| Basic items | SVHC 250 substance screening
| Appendix 17 restricted substances | Azo dyes, formaldehyde, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, etc. (Amazon mandatory requirements)
| Special items | Phthalates in umbrella coating, heavy metal dissolution in umbrella ribs
3. Report generation and review
- The laboratory generates a test report (5-7 working days, and the expedited service can be shortened to 3 days).
- The report must include:
- SVHC content of each material (whether it exceeds the 0.1% threshold);
- Compliance conclusion of Appendix 17 restricted substances.
4. Compliance use and update
- Report validity period: no fixed period, but it needs to be updated regularly (when regulations are updated or materials are changed).
- Label supplement: If it contains chemical coating, it is recommended to mark warnings such as "avoid high temperature scratches" (not mandatory but recommended).
3. Cost and cycle
| Project | Cost range | Cycle
| Metal parts | ￥1,000-1,500 | 5-7 working days
| Non-metal parts | ￥1500 | 5-7 working days
4. Common risk avoidance
- Amazon delisting risk: If the SVHC 250 items + Appendix 17 test report is not provided, the platform may force the product to be delisted.
- Material change without re-inspection: After the umbrella cloth supplier or coating formula is changed, re-inspection is required.
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