Processing of EU REACH chemical test report for leather products
Date：2026-03-30 09:46:59 Classification
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Guidelines for Handling REACH Chemical Test Reports for Leather Products in the European Union: Leather products, as an important category of textiles and leather goods, must meet REACH regulatory requirements when exported to the EU market. The following are detailed processing guidelines.
1、 Main testing items for leather products
REACH testing for leather products typically focuses on the following key hazardous substances:
|Serial number | Test item | Control reason | Common limit requirements
|1 | Prohibition of azo dyes | Can decompose carcinogenic aromatic amines | ≤ 30mg/kg
|2 | Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) | Allergenic and carcinogenic | ≤ 3mg/kg (in leather)
|3 | Cadmium (Cd) | Heavy metal, cumulative toxicity | ≤ 100mg/kg
|4 | Lead (Pb) | Heavy metal, neurotoxic | ≤ 100mg/kg (coating)
|5 | Formaldehyde | Allergenic and carcinogenic | 0.1-300mg/kg (depending on application)
|6 | Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) | Carcinogenic | B [a] P ≤ 1mg/kg, total PAHs ≤ 10mg/kg
|7 | Pentachlorophenol (PCP) | Teratoxicity and Environmental Pollution | ≤ 5mg/kg
2、 Applicable product scope
Footwear: leather shoes, leather uppers, sports shoes, etc
Luggage and leather goods: handbags, wallets, leather bags, backpacks
Clothing accessories: belts, leather gloves, leather hats, fur
Home leather: leather sofas, car seats, leather furniture
Leather crafts: leather decorative parts, watch straps, etc
3、 Handling process
flow chart:
Determine product type → Select testing agency → Submit application → Send samples → Laboratory testing → Report issuance
Step 1: Determine the testing requirements
Clearly define the product type, material composition, target market, and specific customer requirements
Step 2: Choose a compliance testing agency
Qualification requirements: CNAS accredited laboratory
Recommended choice: Dezewei Testing CNAS registration number: L8083
Confirm its ability to conduct specialized leather testing
Step 3: Submit the application and samples
Fill out the testing application form
Provide product description, material list, and process description
Send representative samples (usually 2-5 pieces)
Step 4: Laboratory testing
Sample pretreatment (cutting, dissolution, etc.)
Chemical analysis (GC-MS, ICP-OES and other instruments)
Data evaluation and judgment
Step 5: Obtain the report
After verification, issue a formal test report
The report includes: product information, testing methods, result data, compliance conclusions
4、 Processing cycle and cost reference
|Project | Reference Information
|Regular cycle | 5-7 working days (standard testing)
|Urgent service | 3-5 working days (with a cost increase of approximately 50%)
|Testing fee | Single project 300-800 yuan, comprehensive package 2000-4000 yuan
|Report validity period | There is no fixed validity period, but it is recommended to retest every year when updating or changing the product
5、 Required documents for processing
1. Application Form: Standard format provided by the testing agency
2. Product Description: Product Name, Model, Material Composition
3. Material List: Material Description of Each Component (Leather, Coating, Accessories, etc.)
4. Sample: Representative physical sample
5. Process description: If there are special processes or surface treatments, they need to be explained
6、 Precautions
Compliance points:
Leather coating and metal accessories need to be evaluated separately
If the product contains multiple materials (leather+fabric+metal), it is necessary to fully cover all materials
If the content of SVHC candidate list substances is greater than 0.1%, the obligation to notify must be fulfilled
Some customers may require stricter limits, and the buyer's technical requirements need to be confirmed
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