Simulated green plant EU REACH report testing and certification process
Date：2025-10-10 09:50:11 Classification
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REACH is the European Union's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). It is a proposed regulation covering the safety of chemical production, trade, and use, restricting the use and content of toxic and hazardous substances covered by REACH. The REACH testing and certification process and key points for exporting simulated green plants to the EU are compiled from the latest search results:
I. Core Testing Requirements
1. SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) Testing
- Testing requires the latest REACH SVHC list (229 items as of 2025), focusing on:
- Plasticizers (such as phthalates), flame retardants, and heavy metals (lead, cadmium, etc.).
- Limit: SVHC content ≤ 0.1% (by weight) in a single product, and annual export volume exceeding 1 ton requires notification to ECHA.
2. Targeted Material Testing
- Resins/Plastic Components: Testing for bisphenol A, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), etc.
- Coatings/Pigments: Testing for hexavalent chromium (Cr⁶⁺), azo dyes
- Metal stents: Nickel release, cadmium dissolution.
II. Certification Process
A [Select an accredited laboratory] --> B [Prepare samples and materials]
B --> C [Submit samples for testing]
C --> D [Laboratory evaluation]
D --> E {{Passed?}}
E --> |Yes | F [Obtain report]
E --> |No | G [Material rectification]
G --> C
F --> H [Apply compliance label]
Detailed steps:
1. Select an EU-accredited laboratory
- Must be ECHA-authorized (such as Dezewei Testing).
2. Submit materials
- Sample requirements:
- Provide 5-6 complete products (including components of different colors/materials).
- Special areas (such as metal interfaces and colored coatings) require separate sampling.
- Document list:
- Product ingredient list, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and manufacturing process description.
3. Laboratory Testing
- Testing Standards:
- Based on REACH Annex XVII and the updated SVHC list.
- Turnaround time: 5-7 working days (may be longer for complex materials).
4. Obtaining the Report and Compliance Label
- Upon passing the REACH compliance report, the product will be issued with the following labeling:
- Material composition, ECHA registration number (if applicable), and "EU REACH Compliant" logo.
III. Key Considerations
1. Material Compliance
- Avoid using soft PVC containing phthalates or flame retardants such as short-chain chlorinated paraffins.
2. Additional Physical Property Testing
- Some buyers require tensile/torsion testing (for bracket structures) or sharp edge inspections.
3. Continuous Update Obligation
- The SVHC list is updated every six months. The latest version must be verified before export (check the ECHA official website).
IV. Cost and Duration
- Basic cost: 1,000-2,000 RMB (cost increases depending on the complexity of the materials).
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