EU REACH Test Report for Silicone Protective Case
Date：2026-11-12 09:45:32 Classification
：【question】 Visits：
EU REACH Testing for Silicone Protective Cases
Testing Overview
Silicone protective cases for mobile phones and tablets fall under the scope of the EU REACH regulation. For exports to the EU, there are two common testing approaches: screening for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) and testing for restricted substances listed in Annex XVII. Compliance with Annex XVII is frequently required by Amazon, client audits, and market surveillance authorities.
Products must be broken down into homogeneous materials for testing; the silicone body, color masterbatch, surface inks, and adhesives are evaluated separately. Key substances monitored in silicone include phthalates, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), heavy metals (such as lead and cadmium), and cyclic siloxanes (D4, D5, and D6).
If the silicone protective case is intended for children, it must also comply with the EN71 toy safety standard in addition to REACH. If the silicone is intended for food contact, REACH compliance cannot serve as a substitute for LFGB requirements. Please note that a REACH report is not equivalent to a RoHS report; for 3C (consumer electronics) products, clients often require both.
Required Documentation
1. Testing application form, specifying the intended use (adult/child), whether it comes into contact with skin, and details regarding any printing or surface coatings.
2. Bill of Materials (BOM): Information on the silicone base material, colorants, inks, and adhesives.
3. Samples: 3 finished units per model. Different colors or surface finishes must be submitted as separate samples.
4. Product photographs and labels/instructions.
Testing Process
1. Submit documentation; engineers will evaluate the materials and usage scenarios to determine the necessary SVHC or Annex XVII tests and provide a quotation.
2. Confirm the service request, complete payment, and ship samples to the laboratory.
3. The laboratory prepares the homogeneous materials and conducts the required chemical testing.
4. If the product passes, a CNAS-accredited REACH report in English will be issued. If it fails, guidance on raw material rectification will be provided, followed by retesting.
5. Any changes to the silicone raw material, color masterbatch, inks, or surface treatment processes will necessitate the submission of new samples for retesting.
6. Companies should retain the REACH report, BOM, and raw material documentation, and provide a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for REACH as required.
Timeline and Notes
The standard turnaround time is 5–7 business days; expedited service (2–3 business days) is also available. Silicone protective covers, due to their prolonged contact with human skin, are a product category frequently targeted for inspection in the EU market. In recent years, cyclic siloxanes (D4, D5, and D6) have become a key focus of regulatory control for silicone products; these substances are often found at excessive levels in low-cost, recycled raw materials.
Shen Gongwang Security: 44030602006947