Plastic and rubber EU REACH chemical testing processing
Date：2026-03-23 10:17:27 Classification
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Guidelines for EU REACH Chemical Testing of Plastic and Rubber Products
1、 Which plastic and rubber products need to undergo REACH testing
|Product Type | Typical Product Examples|
|Plastic products | Plastic containers, plastic toys, plastic packaging, plastic accessories|
|Rubber products | Seals, rubber tubes, rubber gaskets, rubber toys|
|Composite products | Plastic metal composite materials, coated plastic parts|
Judgment principle: If the product contains chemicals such as plastics, rubber, coatings, dyes, etc. and is sold to the EU market, REACH testing should be considered.
2、 Main testing items
The REACH testing of plastic and rubber products mainly focuses on the following substances:
|Category | Material Type | Hazardous Properties|
|SVHC Candidate List Substances | Substances of Very High Concern (currently 253) | Carcinogenic, teratogenic, environmental hazards, etc|
|Restricted Substances | EU REACH Appendix XVII Restricted Substances | Specific Use Restrictions|
|Common concern substances | Phthalates, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), heavy metals, etc. | Reproductive toxicity, physical hazards|
3、 Handling process
Sample preparation → Fill out application form → Send sample for testing → Laboratory testing → Issue report → Certificate of qualification issued
1. Confirm product material - specify the specific type and composition of plastic/rubber
2. Determine testing items - choose a package based on material characteristics and product usage
3. Sample testing - usually prepare 2-3 representative samples
4. Obtain report - Obtain REACH compliance report after passing the test
4、 Required documents for processing
|Data Name | Description|
|Product samples | 2-3 representative samples|
|Product Material List | Annotate the Material Composition of Each Component|
|Product Description | Product Name, Model, and Purpose|
|Application Form | Includes product information and testing requirements|
5、 Cycle and Cost Reference
|Project | Regular cycle | Cost influencing factors|
|Standard testing | 5-7 working days | Product material types, number of testing items|
|Comprehensive testing | 10-15 working days | SVHC full range+restricted substances|
Tip: The more types of materials and the more comprehensive the testing items, the higher the cost. It is recommended to conduct material composition analysis first to identify high-risk substances before targeted testing, which can effectively control costs.
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