REACH Chemical Testing Service

EU REACH Regulations for Textiles

REACH applies to substances, mixtures and articles. Softlines and leather products, including garments, childrenswear, fabrics, fashion textile accessories, footwear, home textiles, upholstery, and personal protective equipment, must comply with the EU REACH Regulation.

Implemented on 1 June 2007, REACH necessitates manufacturers, importers, and downstream users of chemicals to collect data on substance properties and hazards. This information is crucial for the safe handling and use of chemicals, as well as for the identification of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) that might require authorisation or restriction.

Eurofins Chemical Testing Services for REACH

Supported by a team of industry specialists, our comprehensive chemical testing services are tailored to ensure REACH compliance, enabling you to meet the requirements of the most critical aspects of REACH, including:

• Annex XVII: Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain substances, mixtures and articles.
• Annex XIV: Substances subject to authorization
• SVHCs: Substances of Very High Concern

Here are some examples of the most prominent chemicals regulated under REACH and their corresponding test methods:

• ISO 17075-1, ISO 17075-2 for Chromium VI
• ISO 17353, DIN 38407-13 by GC-MS for Organotin Compounds
• BS EN 14372, BS EN 14389 for Phthalate
• EN 1811, EN 12472 for Nickel
• Eurofins Chem-ST™ for Entry 72 (33 CMRs) and PFAS

Our chemical testing service covers all regulated chemicals under REACH, discuss your testing needs with us today.

Why choose Eurofins Softlines & Leather network of laboratories?

With an extensive global laboratory network, our facilities are easily accessible in numerous countries, facilitating reliable and cost-effective chemical testing services.

A standout feature of our services is the innovative Eurofins Chem-ST™ chemical smart testing, which not only targets specific analytes but also identifies other non-regulated chemicals of concern in a single system, unlike traditional RSL chemical testing which is based on target analytes.

This approach offers advantages such as quicker turnaround times, cost efficiency, comprehensive results, and a broader range of applications.

Contact us today to discuss your testing requirements and benefit from our expertise in ensuring REACH compliance.