Cleaning Products EU REACH Chemical Testing, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) is a widely applicable chemical management regulation of the EU, covering all chemical substances used in the EU market, including chemical substances in cleaning products.
1. Scope of application
Cleaning products, including but not limited to:
- Household cleaners
- Industrial cleaners
- Special purpose cleaners
2. Testing requirements
According to REACH regulations, cleaning products need to meet the following requirements:
- Registration: Chemical substances with an annual production or import volume of more than 1 ton need to be registered. Non-EU manufacturers must submit registrations to the EU through the EU Only Representative (OR).
- Evaluation: Includes file evaluation and material evaluation. File evaluation verifies the completeness and consistency of the registration dossier submitted by the enterprise, and material evaluation confirms the risk of chemical substances endangering human health and the environment.
- Authorization: Authorize the production and import of chemical substances that have certain hazardous properties and have attracted great attention.
- Restriction: If it is considered that the manufacture, marketing or use of a substance or its mixture or article leads to risks to human health and the environment that cannot be adequately controlled, its production or import in the EU will be restricted.
3. Testing process
1. Fill in the application form and provide product information.
2. The engineer determines the test standard, test time and corresponding fees based on the information provided.
3. After the applicant confirms the quotation, he signs the application form and service agreement, pays the money, and prepares the sample.
4. The laboratory tests the applied product according to the relevant EU testing standards.
5. The test is passed and the report is completed.
6. The project is completed and the REACH test report is issued.
4. Importance
- Protect human health and the environment: Ensure that the chemicals in cleaning products do not have adverse effects on human health and the environment.
- Market access: Compliance with REACH regulations is a necessary condition for cleaning products to enter the EU market.
- Avoid legal risks: REACH testing can avoid legal risks such as product recalls and fines due to non-compliance with regulations.
5. Notes
- Continuous updates: REACH regulations and SVHC lists are updated regularly, and companies need to pay attention to the latest requirements.
- Professional institutions: It is recommended to choose an authoritative and professional certification and testing agency for testing to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the test results.
Through the above information, you can better understand the requirements and procedures for REACH chemical testing of cleaning products in the EU. If you have further questions or need specific help, please feel free to contact a professional certification and testing agency.