EU REACH test report for yarn and knitted textiles
Date：2025-11-25 13:16:48 Classification
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REACH is the EU regulation governing the registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemicals. It's a proposed regulation concerning the safe production, trade, and use of chemicals. For yarns and knitted textiles exported to the EU market, REACH testing reports are a core compliance document.
I. Core Requirements of the REACH Regulation
1. SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) Control
- Latest List: As of 2025, the SVHC list has increased to 251 items (updated in real-time on the ECHA website).
- Threshold: If the SVHC content in a product is >0.1% (by weight), downstream suppliers must be notified and a safe usage instruction provided.
- Examples of High-Risk Substances: Azo dyes (such as anisole), heavy metals (lead, cadmium), flame retardants (polybrominated diphenyl ethers), etc.
2. Annex XVII Restricted Substances (Directly Affecting Textiles)
- Azo Dyes: Dyes that release 24 aromatic amines are prohibited (limit 30 mg/kg).
- Nickel release: Nickel release from metal parts that come into direct contact with skin (such as buttons) ≤ 0.5 μg/cm²/week.
- Perfluorinated compounds (PFAS): Restrictions on C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts starting in 2023 (limit 25 ppb).
- Phthalate: Total amounts of Class 6 plasticizers in children's products or parts that may be placed in the mouth ≤ 0.1%.
II. Key Aspects of Yarn and Knitted Fabric Testing
| Testing Aspects | Specific Items
| Raw Materials | Pesticide residues, heavy metals, and azo dyes in fibers (cotton/polyester/wool); spinning auxiliaries (lubricants, antistatic agents)
| Dyeing and Finishing | SVHC screening for dyes/printing; PFAS and organotin compounds in waterproof/flame-retardant coatings
| Accessories | Metal fasteners (nickel release); plastic accessories (phthalates); sewing thread (azo dyes)
III. Test Report Generation Process
A [Sample Splitting] --> B (Yarn and Fabric Main Components)
A --> C (Dyed Layer/Printed Layer)
A --> D (Metal/Plastic Accessories)
B & C & D --> E [Sub-item Testing]
E --> F [Laboratory Testing]
F --> G [Generate Compliance Report]
G --> H [Attach ECHA Declaration Letter]
IV. Common Non-compliance Cases and Improvement Solutions
1. 1. Excessive Azo Dyes (Dark-colored Knitwear)
- Cause: Use of low-cost disperse dyes.
- Improvement: Switch to an OEKO-TEX® certified dye supplier and retain the dye compliance certificate.
2. Excessive Nickel Release (Metal Zippers)
- Cause: RoHS report not required from supplier.
- Improvement: Use coated copper alloy or titanium alloy fittings.
3. PFAS Residue (Waterproof Sports Knitwear)
- Cause: C8 waterproofing agent not fully replaced.
- Improvement: Use fluorine-free waterproofing agent.
V. Enterprise Compliance Operation Checklist
1. Supply Chain Management
- Require raw material suppliers to provide REACH compliance declarations (including SVHC test reports).
- Establish a Bill of Materials (BOM) and indicate the testing status of each component.
2. Key Points for Report Validity
- Laboratory Qualification: Select an organization with ISO17025 accreditation (e.g., Dezewei Testing CNAS Registration No.: L8083).
- Report Content: The report must include sample photos, test methods (e.g., EN 14362-1), limit standards, and measured data.
- Update Mechanism: The SVHC list will be checked for updates every 6 months, and new products will be resubmitted for testing.
3. Labeling and Documentation
- Product packaging must be labeled "REACH compliant - SVHC screened".
- Technical documents must be retained for at least 10 years (EU market supervision requirement).
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