How to obtain a REACH report for footwear products in the EU?
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Guidelines for REACH Reporting of Footwear Products
I. Key Controlled Substances under REACH for Footwear Products
Footwear involves complex materials (leather, rubber, plastics, textiles, metal parts, adhesives, etc.) and is a high-risk category under REACH regulation. Key controlled substances include:
Phytates (plasticizers): Commonly found in PVC shoe soles, printed patterns, and plastic accessories
Heavy metals: Lead, cadmium, and nickel release (hexavalent chromium is mainly used in leather tanning)
Azo dyes: Carcinogenic aromatic amines released from dyed leather and textiles
Formaldehyde: Adhesives and leather treatment agents
Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs): Waterproof coatings and outdoor footwear
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): Rubber shoe soles
II. Application Process (5 steps)
Step 1: Clarify Product Classification and Applicable Standards
Regular footwear vs. children's shoes (≤14 years old must additionally comply with REACH Annex XVII, Article 23, cadmium restrictions, and stricter phthalate requirements)
Determine testing standards: REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII + SVHC Candidate List
Step 2 Step 1: Separate the Samples for Testing
Separate the samples by material (e.g., upper leather, sole rubber, shoelace textiles, decorative plastics, shoe buckle metal). Test each material independently to avoid omissions.
Step 3: Select a CPSC/ISO 17025 Accredited Laboratory
Recommended Institution: Dezeway Testing, CNAS Registration No.: L8083
Submitted Documents: Product Data Sheet (including material list and supplier information).
Step 4: Laboratory Testing (5–7 business days)
Phthalate 6P or 22P Testing
Heavy Metal Migration (Lead, Cadmium, Nickel Release)
Azo Dyes (22 Aromatic Amines)
Formaldehyde Release
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
SVHC Screening (Latest Candidate List: 253 Items)
Step 5: Report Issuance and Upload
Laboratory issues English REACH test report
Upload to the "Compliance" or "Product Safety" module in the Amazon EU backend
Amazon review period: 1–3 business days
III. Key Considerations
| Item | Standard Requirements
| Phthalates (DEHP/DBP/BBP/DIBP) | ≤ 0.1% (for children's shoes)
| Hexavalent Chromium (leather parts) | ≤ 3 mg/kg
| Nickel Release (metal accessories) | ≤ 0.5 μg/cm²/week
| Azo dyes | ≤ 30 mg/kg
| SVHC notification threshold | Content ≥ 0.1% requires notification to ECHA
IV. Cost and Timeline Reference
| Item | Price (RMB) | Timeline
| Basic 4 items (phthalates + heavy metals + azo dyes + formaldehyde) | 1000 – 3000 | 5–7 working days
V. Compliance Recommendations
1. Supply Chain Transparency: Retain REACH declarations for all raw materials; Amazon requires tracing upstream.
2. Material Consistency: Production and submitted samples must be consistent to avoid discrepancies during random checks.
3. Regularly Updated Reports: The REACH SVHC candidate list is updated twice a year; retesting every 12 months is recommended.
4. Children's Shoes are Particularly Strict: Shoes for children under 14 are a key category for random checks in the EU; proactive testing and retention of complete documentation are recommended.
5. Avoid procurement pitfalls: Do not purchase inferior leather and adhesives at excessively low prices, as these are often areas where standards are exceeded.
Tip: If the product is also sold to the United States, it is recommended to apply for CPSIA + California Proposition 65 testing simultaneously. This can be done together with REACH testing to spread the costs.
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