RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES SERVICES

MANAGE CHEMICAL RISKS

Associations and consumers are campaigning more and more in favour of the elimination or restriction of chemicals used in all industries such as Cosmetics, Automotive, Fashion Jewellery, Furniture, Toys, etc.

SGS can assist you with regulatory compliance for main current regulations or directives concerning restricted substances. Our testing and consultancy services allow you to place your products with confidence on the targeted markets.

SGS Compliance Management Solutions

• California Proposition 65
  A proactive action led by California to confront Chemical Risks
  
  
• EN 71-9 (Toys)
  Additional requirements for Toys: migration or content of certain hazardous organic chemical compounds
  
  
• Phthalates (Toys and childcare products)
  Plasticisers in Soft and flexible products
  
  
• REACH
  Chemicals in all industries under control
  
  
• RoHS & WEEE
  Hazardous substances banned in Electronic and Electrical Equipment
  
  
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
  Toxic chemicals present in our in- and out-door environment

Most of the chemicals are toxic to humans even in low doses. Children’s products are required to meet a set of more stringent requirements. For further information about restricted substances, your obligations or how SGS can help you, do not hesitate to Contact your local SGS office.

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