Processing EU REACH Compliance Reports for Leather Goods and Apparel
Date：2026-09-22 09:44:12 Classification
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When exporting leather goods and apparel (such as leather handbags and wallets) to the EU, chemical compliance testing under the REACH regulation is required. Below are the key points for obtaining an EU REACH compliance report:
I. Applicable Regulations and Core Content
The EU REACH regulation mandates the control of 253 Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs); if the concentration exceeds 0.1% (w/w), information disclosure obligations apply.
Key testing items for leather goods and apparel include cadmium, lead, phthalates (plasticizers), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), formaldehyde, and pentachlorophenol (PCP).
For leather products, special attention must be paid to azo dyes; products containing levels exceeding 30 mg/kg are prohibited from sale in the EU.
II. Compliance Requirements
Test Report: Must be issued by an ISO 17025-accredited third-party laboratory (e.g., Dezewei Testing, CNAS Registration No.: L8083) to ensure the report's credibility.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC): Manufacturers or importers must sign a REACH Declaration of Conformity, attesting that the product meets all restriction requirements.
SVHC Communication: If a product contains SVHCs above the 0.1% threshold, relevant information must be provided to importers and consumers and indicated on the packaging or in the instruction manual.
III. Processing Steps
1. Prepare Documentation: Provide the product BOM (Bill of Materials), production process information, and supplier material certifications.
2. Sample Submission: Prepare 2–3 finished product samples (or key materials) and submit them to a compliant laboratory.
4. Report and Declaration: Upon receiving the test report, issue the REACH Declaration of Conformity and include it with the product's sales packaging.
IV. Key Recommendations
Validity Management: The SVHC list is updated every six months; it is recommended to limit the report's validity period to one year.
Material Selection: During production, prioritize eco-friendly leather, azo-free dyes, and low-formaldehyde textiles to minimize compliance risks at the source.
Other Regulations: Exports of leather goods and apparel to the EU must also comply with the POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) regulation; if textiles are involved, attention should also be paid to the EU 1007/2011 regulation regarding fiber composition labeling.
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