EU REACH Chemical Test Report for Plastic Resins
Date：2026-02-09 09:02:09 Classification
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Plastic resin, as one of the core non-metallic materials regulated by the EU REACH regulation, is a mandatory compliance item for products entering the EU market. Below is comprehensive information on its REACH chemical testing report:
I. Core Testing Requirements
1. Testing Scope: As a non-metallic material, it must be tested for the full set of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) in the EU. As of February 2026, the ECHA updated list contains 253 items. If the resin contains inorganic additives (such as heavy metal auxiliaries and fillers), an additional 55 heavy metals and hazardous elements must be tested.
2. Compliance Threshold: If the SVHC content in the resin exceeds 0.1% (by weight), and the annual export volume to the EU exceeds 1 ton, notification to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is required.
II. Main Testing Items
1. SVHC Hazardous Substance Specific Testing: Focusing on the REACH Substances of Very High Concern list, key testing is conducted for heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, etc.), halogenated flame retardants, phthalate plasticizers, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, bisphenol A, and other hazardous substances.
2. Composition and Physicochemical Property Analysis:
Composition Analysis: Formula reconstruction, identification of unknown substances, qualitative and quantitative analysis of materials, molecular weight analysis, thermal analysis, etc.
Physicochemical Properties: Specific gravity, hardness, density, elastic modulus, heat distortion temperature, flame retardancy, water resistance, acid and alkali corrosion resistance, etc.
3. Specific Scenario Testing: If the resin is used in food contact, medical, or toy applications, additional testing is required for indicators such as leachate, migration, and biosafety.
III. Application Process
1. Material and Sample Preparation: Provide a resin raw material composition table (including additives and masterbatch proportions), and prepare a representative sample in sealed packaging weighing 1-2 kg (corresponding to the actual production batch);
2. Laboratory Selection: Prioritize institutions with ECHA accreditation and familiarity with plastics testing (must possess authoritative accreditations such as CNAS/CMA, and their reports must be recognized in the EU market);
3. Testing Execution: The laboratory will complete the entire testing process, including substance identification, SVHC quantitative detection, and physicochemical performance verification, according to REACH Annex XVII and SVHC notification requirements;
4. Report Issuance: After testing, the laboratory will compile the data and issue a formal test report that complies with regulatory requirements, simultaneously providing a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
IV. Core Contents of the Test Report
1. Qualifications and Basic Information: Laboratory accreditation number (e.g., CNAS, CMA), testing standards (REACH Annex XVII), sample photos, resin name and model, client information;
2. Test Data: Specific content values of each substance, comparison results with REACH limits;
3. Compliance Conclusion: Clearly indicate whether the resin complies with the relevant requirements of the EU REACH regulation;
4. Additional Notes: Includes supplementary information such as sample processing methods, testing methods, and SVHC list version.
V. Subsequent Compliance Obligations
1. Notification Obligation: If the SVHC content exceeds 0.1% and the annual export volume exceeds 1 ton, a notification document must be submitted to ECHA within the specified time;
2. Information Transmission: Proactively provide REACH test reports and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to downstream customers to ensure supply chain transparency;
3. Continuous Compliance: Monitor ECHA's SVHC list updates in real time, promptly follow up on the testing requirements for newly added substances, and ensure long-term product compliance with regulations.
VI. Timeframe and Cost Reference
1. Testing Timeframe: Under normal circumstances, testing and report issuance can be completed within 5-7 working days. For complex formulas or expedited requests, the timeframe can be shortened through negotiation.
2. Cost: The cost for a basic SVHC full set of testing (non-metallic materials) is approximately 1000-2000 RMB. If additional testing for heavy metals or specific scenarios is required, the cost will increase accordingly.
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