Tuvsud Softlines Regulatory Handbook

Softlines Regulatory
Handbook 2018
Your guide to the latest regulatory
requirements for apparel, accessories
and footwear as of January 2018
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Contents
01 Introduction.........................................................................................................3 7.3 Canada.......................................................................................................112

7.4 China..........................................................................................................113
02 Consumer Product Safety and Global Marketplace...................................4
08 Upcoming Safety Regulations.....................................................................114
03 Overview of Major Regulatory Bodies and Their Role
8.1 Europe........................................................................................................114
(in North America and EU)...............................................................................5
8.2 North America..........................................................................................116
3.1 USA.................................................................................................................6
3.2 Canada...........................................................................................................8 09 Quick Guide.....................................................................................................117
3.3 European Union............................................................................................9 9.1 Drawstring Guideline...............................................................................117
9.1.a Drawstrings Guideline (Australia, Canada, EU, USA)..............120
04 Influence of NGOs in Environment and Product Safety Regulation.......10
9.1.b Drawstrings Guideline (China).....................................................130
05 Hazardous Substances, Their Sources and Hazards................................28 9.2 Global Flammability Requirements........................................................131
06 Global Requirements on Hazardous Substances.......................................41 10 TÜV SÜD Softlines Services........................................................................138
6.1 Test Parameters & Requirements (By Restricted Substances).........41
11 TÜV SÜD Global Softlines Network...........................................................140
6.2 Test Parameters & Requirements (By Country)....................................69
6.3 Test Parameters & Requirements (Recommended Requirements)....97 12 Acronyms, footnotes and references.........................................................141
07 Global Product Safety Regulations..............................................................99
7.1 Europe..........................................................................................................99
7.2 North America..........................................................................................104
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01 Introduction
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
TÜV SÜD presents the first edition of the “Softlines Regulatory Handbook” for includes a quick and comprehensive guideline on flammability requirements Marketplace
apparel, accessories, home textiles and footwear industries. At TÜV SÜD, we for textile products globally. Moreover, it has been observed that most of the
are constantly researching for up-to-date regulatory information related to garments are being recalled due to risk of injury or strangulation hazards 03
Overview of Major
consumer products, in order to support our clients’ success in different markets. associated with drawstrings or cords. With regards to addressing this particular Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
This handbook therefore consolidates the latest regulatory requirements hazard, we have also provided a comprehensive guideline for drawstring
related to Softlines products for different markets across the world. It also
serves as a reference guideline for entire supply chains for softlines industries
regulations for different countries. 04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
including manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and brands, enabling them to get a This “Softlines Regulatory Handbook” is a user-friendly guide for manufacturers, and Product Safety
Regulation
comprehensive understanding of product safety requirements globally. brands and retailers to:
This handbook contains information about the regulatory landscape of different § Acquire technical knowledge
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Hazardous
Substances, Their
countries, the driving force for the enforcement of new requirements such as § Minimise business risks Sources and Hazards
activities of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), hazardous substances § Reduce costs
including their applications, as well as the hazards about which textile and § Ensure compliance with worldwide safety and legal standards 06
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footwear brands and retailers should be aware of. This handbook also summarises § Access international markets on Hazardous
Substances
regulatory requirements related to textile and leather products for different § Achieve high quality in material safety, durability and wearability
countries across the world such as US (CPSIA), EU (REACH), Canada (CCPSA), § Maintain and build a positive brand reputation 07
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China (GB), etc. Safety Regulations
TÜV SÜD recognises the dynamic and evolving nature of product safety
To understand the areas of concern, recent recall cases for different markets regulations. As businesses face new challenges with various technical problems 08
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are also included. Apart from chemical requirements, other safety requirements every day, product safety regulations need to be updated frequently. To keep you Regulations
such as flammability and mechanical safety are one of the concerns for softlines abreast of the latest changes, TÜV SÜD regularly publishes technical updates and
products. Flammability regulation for textile products differs from country to market news to better prepare you for upcoming challenges. These updates are 09
Quick Guide
country, and understanding flammability requirements for a single product sold published in our Consumer Products & Retail E-ssentials and can be accessed
in different countries can be a complicated process. This handbook therefore here. 10
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02 Consumer Product Safety and the Global Marketplace
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Today’s consumers are increasingly aware of how products may impact their regulatory requirements of different countries is becoming a major challenge Marketplace
health and the environment. To ensure that product safety is properly addressed, for the manufacturer and retailer. It is important to observe various regulatory
government authorities of different countries are formulating and enforcing landscapes in order to prepare for compliance. 03
Overview of Major
regulations and restrictions on the sale of consumer products. Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Moreover, in recent times, many campaigns are being run by non-government How can TÜV SÜD help? 04
organisations (NGOs) to secure product safety against hazardous chemicals. Influence of NGOs
in Environment
Several leading international brands are committed to the public for zero- TÜV SÜD enables manufacturers, retailers and brands to decipher the varying and Product Safety
discharge of hazardous substances and they have already started implementing international regulations on hazardous substances, safety and labelling Regulation
action plans in their manufacturing processes and supply chains. requirements. We enable you to tailor your use of such materials, so as to meet
regulatory standards such as CPSIA, GB, REACH, California Proposition 65, etc.
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In light of recent sweeping changes in the world’s economy and the heightened Our experts provide knowledge on issues you may face in aligning your use of
Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
attention of consumer’s awareness on sustainable production, the textile and hazardous substances to the Restricted Substance List, quality requirements
footwear supply chains are now facing an increasing number of different and safety. We have the necessary laboratory facilities to offer testing solutions 06
challenges. Challenges include product safety, quality, functionality and value for that determine your product’s RSL and safety compliance. In addition, we keep
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
money as well as environmentally and socially sustainable production of textile you updated on upcoming changes in regulations and how your products will be Substances
and footwear products. The ways in which production facilities manage the
environment as well as their workers’ occupational health and safety are getting
affected by these changes.
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increasing attention. As a result of these stakeholder’s demands, brands, retailers TÜV SÜD’s services for softlines products include: Safety Regulations
and their supply chains are now required to become more transparent, secure
and efficient. § Testing – TÜV SÜD testing laboratories are accredited in accordance to
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Regulations
ISO/IEC 17025 and also by regulatory bodies such as Consumer Product Safety
In order to adapt to evolving market conditions, manufacturers of consumer
products, such as textiles, footwear, accessories, are continuously putting
Commission (CPSC).
§ Documentation – We can review the content of your documentation and
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in efforts to find new ways to create more environmentally friendly products. provide advice on any changes necessary to ensure compliance.
Manufacturers are searching for ways to eliminate hazardous substances § Regulations – TÜV SÜD’s technical experts keep up-to-date on applicable 10
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in consumer products by using more environment friendly chemicals in the regulations, and participate in a number of key industry groups and trade Softlines Services
manufacturing process and to offer more sustainable formulated products, as well organisations.
as to reduce the carbon footprint. § Other requirements – We offer support for compliance with CPSIA-required 11
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testing in conjunction with other international regulations and standards. Softlines Network
As international trade is increasing significantly, the same products are being
sold in the markets across the world. In such situations, complying with the 12
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Keep consumers safe,
keep markets growing
Products are increasingly put under the regulatory spotlight
and evaluated based on criteria ranging from health and safety,
to environmental and social sustainability. As manufacturers
go global, they will increasingly have to think local; ensuring
their products and processes comply with diverse regulatory
landscapes.

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03 Overview of Major Regulatory Bodies and Their Roles
Introduction
02
(in North America and EU) Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Marketplace
3.1 USA 03
Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
1. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) passive ways of accomplishing this same aim through the use of marketing,
www.cpsc.gov communication, and public education and advisory coverage afforded through
both the local and national media in press releases, consumer product alerts,
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in Environment
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal publication of booklets and pamphlets, telephone hotlines, website updates and and Product Safety
information, and recall warnings in online, print, and other media. Regulation
regulatory agency. The commission was first created to protect the safety of the
American citizenry from unreasonable risks of injury or even death as a result
of contact with or use of more than 15,000 types of consumer products. To this CPSC Reform: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA)
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Substances, Their
day, several decades later, the CPSC remains tasked with the responsibility of Sources and Hazards
protecting the American public from unreasonable injury or death risks due to In August 2008, CPSC’s responsibilities and abilities were enhanced considerably
hazards associated with consumer products. by the passage of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 06
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(CPSIA). The Act dramatically changed the testing and certification landscape for on Hazardous
Substances
There are thousands of types of consumer products that are considered to fall consumer products manufacturers, importers, and private labellers, as well as for
under the jurisdiction and control of the CPSC. More specifically, the commission CPSC. 07
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is focused on protecting consumers, individuals, and families from consumer Safety Regulations
products that threaten fire, electrical, chemical, mechanical, or other types of The Act provided significant reforms of CPSC, including requiring CPSC to
hazards. The CPSC is also dedicated to protecting the American public from increase the number of its full-time personnel and assign employees to duty 08
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consumer products that have the capacity or potential to injure children. stations at US ports of entry or to inspect overseas manufacturing facilities, Regulations
giving CPSC expanded authority to order recalls and notify the public of those
Over the last three decades, the commission’s work in ensuring the safety of recalls, and increasing the maximum civil and criminal penalties possible for non- 09
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consumer products has contributed substantially to the 30 percent decline in compliance with CPSC’s regulations.
death and injury rates associated with the use of consumer products. The CPSC
The Act also expanded CPSC’s ability to ensure children’s product safety by
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takes seriously its mission to inform and protect the public from various consumer Softlines Services
product hazards and risks. amending several existing CPSC regulations, establishing new restrictions
on hazardous substances in children’s products, implementing a mandatory 11
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One of the ways the commission meets with marked success and overall certificate for all types of children’s products, and mandating third-party testing Softlines Network
safety compliance improvement from manufacturers and retailers is the use and documentation from an accredited laboratory.
of civil penalties against offending parties or entities. The CPSC also has more 12
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01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
3.1 USA 03
Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
2. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) The agency works to ensure that the US is safe from acts of terrorism. In addition,
http://www.ftc.gov CBP enforces US trade laws intended to protect the economy and the health
and safety of the American people. CBP assures that goods arriving in the USA
04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is charged with ensuring consumer are legitimate and that appropriate duties and fees are paid. To accomplish this, and Product Safety
the agency works closely with the trade community, other federal agencies, and Regulation
protection: stopping fraudulent, unfair, or deceptive marketing and advertising
practices, and enforcing consumer protection laws, rules, and guidelines. foreign governments.
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Substances, Their
The FTC has established regulations requiring that consumer commodities – other In particular, CBP works to ensure that consumer products entering the US have Sources and Hazards
than cosmetics, drugs, food and therapeutic devices – be labelled to disclose been properly marked with the correct country of origin and any other applicable
identity of the commodity, the name and place of business of the product’s product-specific marking requirements. 06
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manufacturer, packer, or distributor and net contents. on Hazardous
Substances
The agency has also established several regulations for specific products, 07
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including special labelling requirements for wearing apparel and textile products, Safety Regulations
as well as products made from particular materials such as fur and faux fur,
leather and imitation leather, and wool. 08
Upcoming Safety
Regulations
3. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
http://www.cbp.gov 09
Quick Guide
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a division of the US Department of 10

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Homeland Security. The division was formed in March of 2003, with the merger Softlines Services
of the former Customs Service, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Border
Patrol, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. 11
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01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
3.2 Canada 03
Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
1. Health Canada § Providing importers, manufacturers and distributors with hazard and technical
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php information;
§ Promoting safe and responsible use of products to consumers; and 04
Influence of NGOs
Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain § Publishing product advisories, warnings and recalls. in Environment
and Product Safety
and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances. Regulation
In 2011, Health Canada adopted the new Canada Consumer Product Safety
The Compliance and Enforcement Directorate supports Health Canada’s mission Act (CCPSA) with modern tools and techniques that strengthen the safety of
consumer products.
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to help Canadians maintain and improve their health by enforcing the laws and Substances, Their
regulations related to the production, distribution, importation, sale and/or use Sources and Hazards
of consumer products, tobacco, pest control products, drugs, biologics, medical The CCPSA reflects years of extensive consultations with a broad range of
devices and natural health products. stakeholders, including industry representatives, consumer groups, children’s 06
organisations, standards development organisations, other levels of government Global Requirements
on Hazardous
The Consumer Product Safety Directorate (CPSD) of the Healthy Environments and the general public. Substances
and Consumer Safety Branch of Health Canada helps to protect the Canadian
public by researching, assessing and collaborating in the management of health The new law applies to a wide variety of consumer products including children’s 07
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risks and safety hazards associated with consumer products that Canadians use toys, household products and sporting goods. Safety Regulations
every day. CPSD works in partnership with the industry (manufacturers, retailers
and distributors) to ensure safer consumer products in the marketplace, and 2. Competition Bureau
http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca
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equip consumers with safety information that helps them make better decisions Upcoming Safety
Regulations
regarding the products they use.
CPSD conducts a wide range of activities to anticipate, mitigate and assist in

The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency headed by
the Commissioner of Competition. The Competition Bureau is responsible for the
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reducing the health and safety risks associated with consumer products including administration and enforcement of the various acts such as
consumer and workplace chemicals. CPSD’s work includes: 10
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§ Conducting surveillance; § Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act
§ Carrying out hazard and risk identification;
§ Performing risk assessment and management;
§ Textile Labelling Act and
§ Precious Metals Marking Act.
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§ Carrying out investigations, inspections, seizures and prosecutions;
§ Supporting to develop safety standards and guidelines;
§ Testing and research on consumer products;
The basic operating assumption of the Competition Bureau is that competition is
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01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
3.3 European Union 03

Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
1. European Commission, Council and Parliament Directive: Directives bind Members States to certain goals which they must
Official website of European Union http://europa.eu/index_en.htm achieve, but the Member States must set up their own laws and it is up to
individual Member States to decide on the details.
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in Environment
The European Commission (EC) is the executive body of the European Union (EU). and Product Safety
It consists of a team of 28 Commissioners. Each represents one EU Member State. Decision: A Decision is an instrument which is focused at a particular person Regulation
The EC is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing European policies,

setting up work plans and objectives for actions, managing budgets, as well as
or group or countries and is directly applicable. Institutions may also issue
recommendations and opinions which are merely non-binding declarations.
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Substances, Their
maintaining day-to-day running of the EU. The EC also represents the EU outside Sources and Hazards
Europe to carry out activities such as trade agreements. 2. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA):
http://echa.europa.eu 06
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The European Council is the institution of the European Union (EU) that comprises on Hazardous
the heads of Member States or governments of the Member States, along with The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is an agency of the European Union. Substances
the council’s own president and the president of the Commission. The European
Council has no formal legislative power and it is a strategic body that provides the
It helps manage various legislations, including the Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Classification, Labelling and
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Packaging (CLP), Biocidal Product Regulation, etc. The ECHA is the driving force Safety Regulations
union with general political directions and priorities.
The European Parliament is the directly elected parliamentary institution of

among regulatory authorities in implementing the EU’s groundbreaking chemicals
legislation for the benefit of human health and the environment, as well as for
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Upcoming Safety
Regulations
the European Union (EU). Together with the Council of the European Union (the innovation and competitiveness. It helps companies to comply with legislation,
Council) and the European Commission, it exercises the legislative function of the
EU. The European Parliament has legislative power.
advances the safe use of chemicals, provides information on chemicals and
addresses chemicals of concern.
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Here are some examples for EU legislation, The REACH Regulation requires companies to provide information on the hazards, 10
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risks and safe use of chemical substances that they manufacture or import. Softlines Services
Regulation: A “Regulation” is a binding legislation act for all EU Member States

and it is directly applicable to the entire EU. For example, REACH and POPs are
Companies may need to register substances with ECHA. So far, thousands of the
most hazardous and the most commonly used substances have been registered. 11
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“Regulations” that applies to the EU Member States. This also gives European consumers the right to verify with retailers as to whether Softlines Network
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04 Influence of NGOs in Environment and Product Safety Regulation
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Adverse impact of harmful chemicals to the environment and human health are The environmental, health, safety, and social responsibility audits conducted by Marketplace
hot topics around the world. It has been observed that various non-governmental companies need to take into account the issues emerging with respect to NGOs.
organisations (NGOs) are monitoring the situation and raising consumers’ Environmental audits are still synonymous with regulatory compliance in most 03
Overview of Major
awareness of product safety. Non-governmental organisations keep track of companies. But this is not about government regulation; this is about issues Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
chemicals or products with high concerns. They are either self-funded agencies driven by highly networked organisations. This situation requires a different way
or citizen groups or volunteers, raising awareness among the public and
influencing government policy. They represent a voice of the interest group in
of thinking beyond the regulatory and public relations mindset that has dominated
business thinking. For businesses, the stakes are high.
04
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in Environment
certain areas. and Product Safety
Regulation
NGOs participate in global environmental politics in a number of ways: they try to
The number of NGOs has significantly increased in past decades. Today, NGOs
are more aggressive; some are increasingly acting like government agencies,
raise public awareness of environmental issues, they lobby state decision makers
hoping to affect domestic and foreign policies related to the environment, they
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Substances, Their
issuing a new generation of de facto regulations in the form of guidelines, coordinate boycotts in an effort to alter corporate practices which are deemed to Sources and Hazards
standards and certifications. be harmful to nature, they participate in international environmental negotiations,
and they help monitor and implement international agreements. It is important 06
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In recent years, NGOs have launched a series of campaigns that call for corporate to recognise that these activities are carried out by a wide range of NGOs in on Hazardous
Substances
responsibility. They keep track of companies through their environmental, health, different political arenas that may involve unique goals, strategies, and political
safety, and social responsibility metrics. Companies respond to these issues dynamics. 07
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because they are concerned about their public images. Safety Regulations
A new approach to chemical safety in textile industries: Zero
In the future however, NGOs will progressively define a new generation of Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) 08
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metrics, certify the results, rank relative performances, and set the minimum Regulations
thresholds for responsible corporate behaviour. This will be a world where NGO’s pressure drives industry groups to work in supply chains to eliminate the
corporations can either have limited or significant influence, depending on their use of hazardous chemicals in order to ensure safety of people and environment. 09
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business strategies. The Detox campaign by Greenpeace is one of the leading activities which created
significant changes in supply chains in textile industries. 10
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NGOs are fast becoming players at the table of international negotiations. They Softlines Services
appear to be more proficient at leveraging Internet technology than governments The Detox campaign was launched in 2011 to expose the direct links between
or businesses are. They use the Internet for advocacy, awareness building, global clothing brands, their suppliers and toxic water pollution around the world. 11
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consultancy, identifying resources, impact analysis, education, and so on. They The campaign mobilised hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to challenge Softlines Network
are particularly adept at linking people worldwide. clothing brands to eliminate releases of hazardous chemicals from their supply
chains and products. 12
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Safety and Global
Primarily 11 priority chemical groups are being focused by the campaign and In response to the Greenpeace Detox campaign, a group of major apparel and Marketplace
brands are asked to phase these chemicals out of their supply chain. These footwear brands and retailers made a joint commitment to lead the industry
chemical groups are: towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals (ZDHC) by 2020. Brands are 03
Overview of Major
creating concrete elimination plans for the most hazardous substances, as well Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
1. Alkylphenols (APEOs) as providing greater transparency around the chemicals that their suppliers
2. Phthalates
3. Brominated and chlorinated flame retardants
currently release into the waterways. 04
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in Environment
4. Azo dyes In the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Joint Roadmap, ZDHC and Product Safety
Regulation
5. Organotin compounds member brands are committed to defining and developing a Manufacturing
6. Perfluorinated chemicals
7. Chlorobenzenes
Restricted Substances List (MRSL) for the apparel and footwear industry. The
MRSL addresses hazardous substances potentially used and discharged into
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Substances, Their
8. Chlorinated solvents the environment during manufacturing and related processes, not just those Sources and Hazards
9. Chlorophenols substances that could be present in finished products.
10. Short-chain chlorinated paraffins 06
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11. Heavy metals: cadmium, lead, mercury and chromium VI The ZDHC MRSL assist brands, their supply chains and the broader industry to on Hazardous
Substances
adopt a harmonised approach to the control of hazardous substances used to
As part of the campaign, Greenpeace published a report in November 2012 process textile and trim materials in apparel and footwear. ZDHC brands expect 07
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presenting the results of an investigation of hazardous chemical residues in that material suppliers and factories will communicate with their chemical Safety Regulations
clothing made by 20 global fashion brands. The chemicals found included high suppliers to ensure that the listed substances are not present in chemical
levels of toxic phthalates and cancer causing amines from azodyes. Nonylphenol formulations which exceed established limits. 08
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ethoxylates (NPEs), which can break down to form a toxic and hormone- Regulations
disrupting substance when released into the environment, were found in trace The ZDHC MRSL includes relevant substances from the original 11 priority
levels in clothing items from every brand tested. According to Greenpeace, the chemical groups in the Joint Roadmap along with additional substances 09
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use of these chemicals in manufacturing results in water pollution that affects discussed with qualified experts from the ZDHC Technical Advisory Committee
millions of people around the world. (TAC) and member brands. Several of the listed substances are regulated in 10
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finished products and have been successfully restricted by brands for years. Their Softlines Services
inclusion on the list is consistent with existing industry standards.
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Chapter 1: MRSL for Textiles and Synthetic Leather Processing1 Marketplace
CAS NO. SUBSTANCE RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED CHEMICAL SUPPLIER COMMERCIAL 03
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PRODUCT SUPPLIER GUIDANCE FORMULATION LIMIT Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
ALKYLPHENOL (AP) AND ALKYLPHENOL ETHOXYLATES (APEOS): INCLUDING ALL ISOMERS
104-40-5, Nonylphenol (NP), mixed isomers No intentional use 250 ppm 04
11066-49-2 Influence of NGOs
in Environment
25154-52-3 and Product Safety
84852-15-3 Regulation
140-66-9
1806-26-4
Octylphenol (OP), mixed isomers 250 ppm
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27193-28-8 Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
9002-93-1 Octylphenol ethoxylates (OPEO) 500 ppm
9036-19-5 06
68987-90-6 Global Requirements
on Hazardous
9016-45-9 Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEO) 500 ppm Substances
26027-38-3
37205-87-1 07
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68412-54-4 Safety Regulations
127087-87-0
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95-50-1 1,2-dichlorobenzene No intentional use 1000 ppm Regulations
Other isomers of mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta- and hexachlorobenzene and mono-, di-, tri-, tetra- and
pentachlorotoluene
Sum = 200 ppm
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25167-83-3 Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP)

CHLOROPHENOLS
No intentional use Sum = 20 ppm
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87-86-5 Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
4901-51-3 2,3,4,5-tetrachlorophenol Sum = 50 ppm 11
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935-95-5
95-57-8
2,3,5,6-tetrachlorophenol
2-chlorophenol
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and Their Role
CHLOROPHENOLS
120-83-2 2,4-dichlorophenol No intentional use Sum = 50 ppm 04
583-78-8 2,5-dichlorophenol Note: The sum includes the Influence of NGOs
in Environment
chemicals listed on the previous and Product Safety
87-65-0 2,6-dichlorophenol page Regulation
95-95-4 2,4,5-trichlorophenol
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Substances, Their
591-35-5 3,5-dichlorophenol Sources and Hazards
576-24-9 2,3-dichlorophenol
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on Hazardous
108-43-0 3-chlorophenol Substances
106-48-9 4-chlorophenol
07
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Safety Regulations
609-19-8 3,4,5-trichlorophenol 08
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DYES – AZO (FORMING RESTRICTED AMINES) Regulations
101-14-4
101-77-9
4,4’-methylene-bis-(2-chloro-aniline)
4,4’-methylenedianiline
No Intentional use 150 ppm
150 ppm
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101-80-4
106-47-8
4,4’-oxydianiline
4-chloroaniline
150 ppm
150 ppm
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119-90-4 3,3’-dimethoxylbenzidine 150 ppm
119-93-7 3,3’-dimethylbenzidine 150 ppm 11
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137-17-7
139-65-1
2,4,5-trimethylaniline
4,4’-thiodianiline
150 ppm
150 ppm
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60-09-3 4-aminoazobenzene 150 ppm

01
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02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
DYES – AZO (FORMING RESTRICTED AMINES)
615-05-4 4-methoxy-m-phenylenediamine No Intentional use 150 ppm 04
Influence of NGOs
838-88-0 4,4’-methylenedi-o-toluidine 150 ppm in Environment
and Product Safety
87-62-7 2,6-xylidine 150 ppm Regulation
90-04-0 o-anisidine 150 ppm

91-59-8 2-naphthylamine 150 ppm
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
91-94-1 3,’3-dichlorobenzidine 150 ppm Sources and Hazards
92-67-1 4-aminodiphenyl 150 ppm

92-87-5 Benzidine 150 ppm
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
95-53-4 o-toluidine 150 ppm Substances
95-68-1 2,4-xylidine 150 ppm

95-69-2 4-chloro-o-toluidine 150 ppm
07
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Safety Regulations
95-80-7 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine 150 ppm
97-56-3 o-aminoazotoluene 150 ppm 08
Upcoming Safety
99-55-8 5-nitro-o-toluidine 150 ppm Regulations
118685-33-9 Component 1: C39H23ClCrN7O12S∙2Na

DYES – NAVY BLUE COLOURANT
No intentional use 250 ppm
09
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Not Allocated Component 2: C46H30CrN10O20S2∙3Na

DYES – CARCINOGENIC OR EQUIVALENT CONCERN
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1937-37-7 C.I. Direct Black 38 No intentional use 250 ppm
2602-46-2 C.I. Direct Blue 6 250 ppm 11
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3761-53-3 C.I. Acid Red 26 250 ppm Softlines Network
569-61-9
573-58-0
C.I. Basic Red 9
C.I. Direct Red 28
250 ppm
250 ppm
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Acronyms, footnotes
and references
632-99-5 C.I. Basic Violet 14 250 ppm

01
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
2475-45-8 C.I. Disperse Blue 1 No intentional use 250 ppm 04
Influence of NGOs
2475-46-9 C.I. Disperse Blue 3 250 ppm in Environment
and Product Safety
2580-56-5 C.I. Basic Blue 26 (with Michler’s Ketone > 0.1%) 250 ppm Regulation
569-64-2 C.I. Basic Green 4 (malachite green chloride) 250 ppm

2437-29-8 C.I. Basic Green 4 (malachite green oxalate) 250 ppm
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
10309-95-2 C.I. Basic Green 4 (malachite green) 250 ppm Sources and Hazards
82-28-0 Disperse Orange 11 250 ppm

DYES – DISPERSE (SENSITISING)
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
119-15-3 Disperse Yellow 1 No intentional use 250 ppm Substances
12222-97-8 Disperse Blue 102 250 ppm

07
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Safety Regulations
12236-29-2 Disperse Yellow 39 250 ppm
13301-61-6 Disperse Orange 37/59/76 250 ppm 08
Upcoming Safety
23355-64-8 Disperse Brown 1 250 ppm Regulations
2581-69-3
2832-40-8
Disperse Orange 1
Disperse Yellow 3
250 ppm
250 ppm
09
Quick Guide
2872-48-2
2872-52-8
Disperse Red 11
Disperse Red 1
250 ppm
250 ppm
10
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3179-89-3 Disperse Red 17 250 ppm
3179-90-6 Disperse Blue 7 250 ppm 11
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3860-63-7 Disperse Blue 26 250 ppm Softlines Network
54824-37-2
12222-75-2
Disperse Yellow 49
Disperse Blue 35
250 ppm
250 ppm
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
6373-73-5 Disperse Yellow 9 No intentional use 250 ppm 04
Influence of NGOs
730-40-5 Disperse Orange 3 250 ppm in Environment
and Product Safety
56524-77-7 Disperse Blue 35 250 ppm Regulation
FLAME RETARDANTS
115-96-8 Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP) No intentional use 250 ppm
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
1163-19-5 Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE) 250 ppm Sources and Hazards
126-72-7 Tris(2,3,-dibromopropyl)-phosphate (TRIS) 250 ppm

32534-81-9 Pentabromodiphenyl ether (PentaBDE) 250 ppm
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
32536-52-0 Octabromodiphenyl ether (OctaBDE) 250 ppm Substances
5412-25-9 Bis(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate (BIS) 250 ppm

545-55-1 Tris(1-aziridinyl)phosphine oxide) (TEPA) 250 ppm
07
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Safety Regulations
59536-65-1 Polybromobiphenyls (PBB) 250 ppm
79-94-7 Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) 250 ppm 08
Upcoming Safety
3194-55-6 Hexabromocyclodecane (HBCDD) 250 ppm Regulations
3296-90-0
13674-87-8
2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol (BBMP)
Tris(1,3-dichloro-isopropyl) phosphate (TDCP)
250 ppm
250 ppm
09
Quick Guide
85535-84-8 Short-chain chlorinated Paraffins (SCCP) (C10-C13)

GLYCOLS
50 ppm
10
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111-96-6 Bis(2-methoxyethyl)-ether No intentional use 50 ppm
110-80-5 2-ethoxyethanol 50 ppm 11
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111-15-9 2-ethoxyethyl acetate 50 ppm Softlines Network
110-71-4
109-86-4
Ethylene glycol dimethyl ether
2-methoxyethanol
50 ppm
50 ppm
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Acronyms, footnotes
and references
110-49-6 2-methoxyethylacetate 50 ppm

01
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
GLYCOLS
70657-70-4 2-methoxypropylacetate No intentional use 50 ppm 04
Influence of NGOs
112-49-2 Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether 50 ppm in Environment
and Product Safety
HALOGENATED SOLVENTS Regulation
107-06-2 1,2-dichloroethane No intentional use 5 ppm

75-09-2 Methylene chloride 5 ppm
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
79-01-6 Trichloroethylene 40 ppm Sources and Hazards
127-18-4 Tetrachloroethylene 5 ppm

ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
Multiple Dibutyltin (DBT) No intentional use 20 ppm Substances
Multiple Mono-, di- and tri-methyltin derivatives 5 ppm

Multiple Mono-, di- and tri-butyltin derivatives 5 ppm
07
Global Product
Safety Regulations
Multiple Mono-, di- and tri-phenyltin derivatives 5 ppm
Multiple Mono-, di- and tri-octyltin derivatives 5 ppm 08
Upcoming Safety
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAHs) Regulations
09
Quick Guide
10
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Softlines Services
11
TÜV SÜD Global
Softlines Network
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Acronyms, footnotes
and references

01
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAHs)
208-96-8 Acenaphthylene No intentional use Sum = 200 ppm 04
218-01-9 Chrysene Note: The sum also includes the Influence of NGOs
in Environment
53-70-3 Dibenz[a,h]anthracene page Regulation
56-55-3 Benzo[a]anthracene
83-32-9 Acenaphthene
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
85-01-8 Phenanthrene Sources and Hazards
86-73-7 Fluorene
91-20-3 Naphthalene
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
PERFLUORINATED AND POLYFLUORINATED CHEMICALS (PFCs) Substances
Durable water, oil and stain repellent finishes and soil release finishes (fluorinated polymers) based on long-chain technology are banned from intentional use. Long-chain compounds
according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) definition (http://www.oecd.org/ehs/pfc/) are based on long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (C8 and 07
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higher) and on long-chain perfluoroalkyl sulfonates (C6 and higher). Safety Regulations
The main contaminants of this technology include:
 Perfluoroalkyl sulfonates (PFSAs) with carbon chain lengths C6 and higher (e.g., PFOS, perfluorooctane sulfonate) 08
 Perfluorocarboxylic acids with carbon chain lengths C8 and higher (e.g., PFOA, perfluorooctanoic acid) Upcoming Safety
Regulations
Multiple Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and related substances No intentional use Sum = 2 ppm
Multiple Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and related substances 2 ppm 09
Quick Guide
PHTHALATES – INCLUDING ALL OTHER ESTERS OF ORTHO-PHTHALIC ACID
117-81-7 Di(ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) No intentional use Sum of all phthalates = 250 ppm 10
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117-82-8 Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate (DMEP) Note: The sum also includes the Softlines Services
117-84-0 Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP)
11
26761-40-0 Di-iso-decyl phthalate (DIDP) TÜV SÜD Global
Softlines Network
28553-12-0 Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP)
84-75-3 Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) 12
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84-74-2 Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and references

01
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
PHTHALATES – INCLUDING ALL OTHER ESTERS OF ORTHO-PHTHALIC ACID
85-68-7 Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) No intentional use Sum of all phthalates = 250 ppm 04
84-76-4 Dinonyl phthalate (DNP) Note: The sum also includes the Influence of NGOs
in Environment
84-66-2 Diethyl phthalate (DEP) page Regulation
131-16-8 Di-n-propyl phthalate (DPRP)

84-69-5 Di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
84-61-7 Di-cyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) Sources and Hazards
27554-26-3 Di-iso-octyl phthalate (DIOP)

68515-42-4 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear alkyl esters (DHNUP)
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
71888-89-6 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid,di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters,C7-rich (DIHP) Substances
TOTAL HEAVY METALS

Listed metals are banned from intentional use in textile manufacturing/finishing. Additionally, residual traces of antimony, zinc, copper, nickel, tin, barium, cobalt, iron, manganese,
07
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selenium and silver in colourants are expected to comply with the Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers (ETAD) concentration limits Safety Regulations
(http://www.etad.com/).
7440-38-2 Arsenic (As) No intentional use 50 ppm
08
Upcoming Safety
Regulations
7440-38-2 Cadmium (Cd) 20 ppm (50 ppm for pigments)
7439-97-6 Mercury (Hg) 4 ppm (25 ppm for pigments) 09
Quick Guide
7439-92-1 Lead (Pb) 100 ppm
18540-29-9 Chromium (VI) 10 ppm 10
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VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) Softlines Services
11
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and references

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02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Chapter 2: MRSL for Leather Processing1 Marketplace
Overview of Major
and Their Role
ALKYLPHENOL (AP) AND ALKYLPHENOL ETHOXYLATES (APEOS): INCLUDING ALL ISOMERS
104-40-5, Nonylphenol (NP), mixed isomers No intentional use 250 ppm 04
11066-49-2 Influence of NGOs
in Environment
25154-52-3 and Product Safety
84852-15-3 Regulation
140-66-9
1806-26-4
Octylphenol (OP), mixed isomers 250 ppm
05
Hazardous
27193-28-8 Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
9002-93-1 Octylphenol ethoxylates (OPEO) 500 ppm
9036-19-5 06
68987-90-6 Global Requirements
on Hazardous
9016-45-9 Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEO) 500 ppm Substances
26027-38-3
37205-87-1 07
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68412-54-4 Safety Regulations
127087-87-0
CHLOROBENZENES AND CHLOROTOLUENES 08
Upcoming Safety
95-50-1 1,2-dichlorobenzene No intentional use 1000 ppm Regulations
Other isomers of mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta- and hexachlorobenzene and mono-, di-, tri-, tetra- and
pentachlorotoluene
Sum = 200 ppm
09
Quick Guide
25167-83-3 Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP)

CHLOROPHENOLS
No intentional use Sum = 20 ppm
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87-86-5 Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
4901-51-3 2,3,4,5-tetrachlorophenol Sum = 50 ppm 11
58-90-2 2,3,4,6-tetrachlorophenol Note: The sum also includes the TÜV SÜD Global
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935-95-5
95-57-8
2,3,5,6-tetrachlorophenol
2-chlorophenol
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02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
CHLOROPHENOLS
120-83-2 2,4-dichlorophenol No intentional use Sum = 50 ppm 04
583-78-8 2,5-dichlorophenol Note: The sum also includes the Influence of NGOs
in Environment
87-65-0 2,6-dichlorophenol page Regulation
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
591-35-5 3,5-dichlorophenol Sources and Hazards
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
108-43-0 3-chlorophenol Substances
106-48-9 4-chlorophenol
07
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Safety Regulations
609-19-8 3,4,5-trichlorophenol 08
Upcoming Safety
DYES – AZO (FORMING RESTRICTED AMINES) Regulations
101-14-4
101-77-9
4,4’-methylene-bis-(2-chloro-aniline)
4,4’-methylenedianiline
No Intentional use 150 ppm
150 ppm
09
Quick Guide
101-80-4
106-47-8
4,4’-oxydianiline
4-chloroaniline
150 ppm
150 ppm
10
TÜV SÜD
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119-90-4 3,3’-dimethoxylbenzidine 150 ppm
119-93-7 3,3’-dimethylbenzidine 150 ppm 11
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120-71-8 6-methoxy-m-toluidine 150 ppm Softlines Network
137-17-7
139-65-1
2,4,5-trimethylaniline
4,4’-thiodianiline
150 ppm
150 ppm
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Acronyms, footnotes
and references
60-09-3 4-aminoazobenzene 150 ppm

01
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
DYES – AZO (FORMING RESTRICTED AMINES)
615-05-4 4-methoxy-m-phenylenediamine No Intentional use 150 ppm 04
Influence of NGOs
838-88-0 4,4’-methylenedi-o-toluidine 150 ppm in Environment
and Product Safety
87-62-7 2,6-xylidine 150 ppm Regulation
90-04-0 o-anisidine 150 ppm

91-59-8 2-naphthylamine 150 ppm
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
91-94-1 3,’3-dichlorobenzidine 150 ppm Sources and Hazards
92-67-1 4-aminodiphenyl 150 ppm

92-87-5 Benzidine 150 ppm
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
95-53-4 o-toluidine 150 ppm Substances
95-68-1 2,4-xylidine 150 ppm

95-69-2 4-chloro-o-toluidine 150 ppm
07
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Safety Regulations
95-80-7 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine 150 ppm
97-56-3 o-aminoazotoluene 150 ppm 08
Upcoming Safety
99-55-8 5-nitro-o-toluidine 150 ppm Regulations
118685-33-9 Component 1: C39H23ClCrN7O12S∙2Na

DYES – NAVY BLUE COLOURANT
No intentional use 250 ppm
09
Quick Guide
Not Allocated Component 2: C46H30CrN10O20S2∙3Na

10
TÜV SÜD
Softlines Services
11
TÜV SÜD Global
Softlines Network
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
2475-45-8 C.I. Disperse Blue 1 No intentional use 250 ppm 04
Influence of NGOs
2475-46-9 C.I. Disperse Blue 3 250 ppm in Environment
and Product Safety
2580-56-5 C.I. Basic Blue 26 (with Michler’s Ketone > 0.1%) 250 ppm Regulation
569-64-2 C.I. Basic Green 4 (malachite green chloride) 250 ppm

2437-29-8 C.I. Basic Green 4 (malachite green oxalate) 250 ppm
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
10309-95-2 C.I. Basic Green 4 (malachite green) 250 ppm Sources and Hazards
82-28-0 Disperse Orange 11 250 ppm

06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
Disperse dyes have no applicability to leather processing. Substances
FAT LIQUORING AGENTS

85535-84-8 Short-chain chlorinated paraffin (C10 – C13) No intentional use 250 ppm
07
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Safety Regulations
FLAME RETARDANTS
115-96-8 Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP) No intentional use 250 ppm 08
Upcoming Safety
1163-19-5 Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE) 250 ppm Regulations
126-72-7
32534-81-9
Tris(2,3,-dibromopropyl)-phosphate (TRIS)
Pentabromodiphenyl ether (PentaBDE)
250 ppm
250 ppm
09
Quick Guide
32536-52-0
5412-25-9
Octabromodiphenyl ether (OctaBDE)
Bis(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate (BIS)
250 ppm
250 ppm
10
TÜV SÜD
Softlines Services
545-55-1 Tris(1-aziridinyl)phosphine oxide) (TEPA) 250 ppm
59536-65-1 Polybromobiphenyls (PBB) 250 ppm 11
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79-94-7 Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) 250 ppm Softlines Network
3194-55-6
3296-90-0
Hexabromocyclodecane (HBCDD)
2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol (BBMP)
250 ppm
250 ppm
12
Acronyms, footnotes
and references
13674-87-8 Tris(1,3-dichloro-isopropyl) phosphate (TDCP) 250 ppm

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02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
GLYCOL ETHERS
111-96-6 Bis(2-methoxyethyl)-ether No intentional use 50 ppm 04
Influence of NGOs
110-80-5 2-ethoxyethanol 50 ppm in Environment
and Product Safety
111-15-9 2-ethoxyethyl acetate 50 ppm Regulation
110-71-4 Ethylene glycol dimethyl ether 50 ppm

109-86-4 2-methoxyethanol 50 ppm
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
110-49-6 2-methoxyethylacetate 50 ppm Sources and Hazards
112-49-2 Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether 50 ppm

70657-70-4 2-methoxypropylacetate 1000 ppm
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
HALOGENATED SOLVENTS Substances
107-06-2 1,2-dichloroethane No intentional use 5 ppm

75-09-2 Methylene chloride 5 ppm
07
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Safety Regulations
79-01-6 Trichloroethylene 40 ppm
127-18-4 Tetrachloroethylene 5 ppm 08
Upcoming Safety
ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS Regulations
Multiple Dibutyltin (DBT) No intentional use 20 ppm (*EXCEPTION* 100 ppm for
polyurethane based thickeners used 09
Quick Guide
at <20% loading)
Multiple Mono-, di- and tri-methyltin derivatives 5 ppm 10
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Multiple Mono-, di- and tri-butyltin derivatives 5 ppm Softlines Services
Multiple
Multiple
Mono-, di- and tri-phenyltin derivatives
Mono-, di- and tri-octyltin derivatives
5 ppm
5 ppm
11
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Softlines Network
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAHs)
50-32-8 Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) No intentional use 20 ppm 04
Influence of NGOs
120-12-7 Anthracene Sum = 200 ppm in Environment
and Product Safety
129-00-0 Pyrene Regulation
191-24-2 Benzo[ghi]perylene
192-97-2 Benzo[e]pyrene
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
193-39-5 Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene Sources and Hazards
205-82-3 Benzo[j]fluoranthene
205-99-2 Benzo[b]fluoranthene
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
206-44-0 Fluoranthene Substances
207-08-9 Benzo[k]fluoranthene
208-96-8 Acenaphthylene
07
Global Product
Safety Regulations
218-01-9 Chrysene
53-70-3 Dibenz[a,h]anthracene 08
Upcoming Safety
56-55-3 Benzo[a]anthracene Regulations
83-32-9
85-01-8
Acenaphthene
Phenanthrene
09
Quick Guide
86-73-7
91-20-3
Fluorene
Naphthalene 300 ppm
10
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Softlines Services
11
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and references

01
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02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
PERFLUORINATED AND POLYFLUORINATED CHEMICALS (PFCs)
Durable water, oil and stain repellent finishes and soil release finishes (fluorinated polymers) based on long-chain technology are banned from intentional use. Long-chain compounds 04
according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) definition (http://www.oecd.org/ehs/pfc/) are based on long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (C8 and Influence of NGOs
in Environment
higher) and on long-chain perfluoroalkyl sulfonates (C6 and higher). and Product Safety
The main contaminants of this technology include: Regulation
 Perfluoroalkyl sulfonates (PFSAs) with carbon chain lengths C6 and higher (e.g., PFOS, perfluorooctane sulfonate)
 Perfluorocarboxylic acids with carbon chain lengths C8 and higher (e.g., PFOA, perfluorooctanoic acid) 05
Hazardous
Multiple Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and related substances No intentional use Sum = 2 ppm Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Multiple Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and related substances 2 ppm
PHTHALATES – INCLUDING ALL OTHER ESTERS OF ORTHO-PHTHALIC ACID 06
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117-81-7 Di(ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) No intentional use Sum of all phthalates = 250 ppm on Hazardous
Substances
117-82-8 Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate (DMEP)
117-84-0 Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) 07
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26761-40-0 Di-iso-decyl phthalate (DIDP) Safety Regulations
28553-12-0 Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP)

08
84-75-3 Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) Upcoming Safety
Regulations
84-74-2 Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
85-68-7 Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) 09
Quick Guide
84-76-4 Dinonyl phthalate (DNP)
84-66-2 Diethyl phthalate (DEP) 10
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131-16-8 Di-n-propyl phthalate (DPRP) Softlines Services
84-69-5 Di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

11
84-61-7 Di-cyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) TÜV SÜD Global
Softlines Network
27554-26-3 Di-iso-octyl phthalate (DIOP)
68515-42-4 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear alkyl esters (DHNUP) 12
Acronyms, footnotes
71888-89-6 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid,di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters,C7-rich (DIHP) and references

01
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Overview of Major
and Their Role
TOTAL HEAVY METALS
Listed metals are banned from intentional use in textile manufacturing/finishing. Additionally, residual traces of antimony, zinc, copper, nickel, tin, barium, cobalt, iron, manganese, 04
selenium and silver in colourants are expected to comply with the Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers (ETAD) concentration limits Influence of NGOs
in Environment
(http://www.etad.com/). and Product Safety
Regulation
7440-38-2 Arsenic (As) No intentional use 50 ppm
7440-38-2 Cadmium (Cd) 20 ppm (50 ppm for pigments) 05
Hazardous
7439-97-6 Mercury (Hg) 4 ppm (25 ppm for pigments) Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
7439-92-1 Lead (Pb) 100 ppm
18540-29-9 Chromium (VI) 10 ppm 06
Global Requirements
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) on Hazardous
Substances
71-43-2 Benzene No intentional use 50 ppm
95-48-7 o-cresol 500 ppm 07
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106-44-5 p-cresol 500 ppm Safety Regulations
108-39-4 m-cresol 500 ppm

08
Upcoming Safety
Regulations
09
Quick Guide
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Softlines Services
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05 Hazardous Substances, Their Sources and Hazards
Introduction
02
Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Manufacturing consumer products such as textiles, footwear, electrical goods Marketplace
1 Allergenic Disperse Dyes 16 Organic Solvents
and toys is a complicated process involving a wide range of chemicals and
materials. It is important for manufacturers and retailers to remain compliant 2 Asbestos 17 Organotin Compounds 03
Overview of Major
with the various prohibitions, limitations and other provisions of governments and 3 Azo Dyes 18 Perfluorinated Compounds Regulatory Bodies
industry associations. As different regions have their own laws and regulations 4 Bisphenol A (BPA) (PFCs) and Their Role
affecting each product, ensuring compliance can be a challenge. In addition,

many new prohibitions and changes to existing prohibitions are expected in the
5
6
Carcinogenic Dyes
Chlorinated Organic Carriers
19
20
Pesticides
Phenolic Compounds (PCP,
04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
future, such as changes in standards and continuous updates in legislation such (COC) TeCP, TCP, OPP) and Product Safety
Regulation
as REACH. Manufacturers and retailers need to quickly establish the applicability 7 Diisocyanate 21 Phthalates
of these prohibitions to their products in order to meet legal requirements. 8 Dimethyl Fumarate (DMFu) 22 Polychlorinated Biphenyl and 05
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9 Dioxins & Furans Terphenyls (PCBs & PCTs) Substances, Their
Many governments, industry associations and buyers create Restricted 10 Flame Retardants 23 Polycyclic Aromatic Sources and Hazards
Substances Lists (RSL) in response to increasing public concern about product
safety and environmental protection. These lists restrict the use or existence
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Formamide 24
Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
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of certain carcinogenic, mutagenic, reproductive toxic, endocrine disruptive on Hazardous
13 Heavy Metals 25 Short Chain Chlorinated Substances
and persistent chemicals and substances in finished textiles, apparel, footwear
products, toys, electrical goods as well as hardlines items.
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comprehensive list of restricted substances provides a general introduction to Regulations
hazardous substances which can commonly be found in the supply chain.
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5.1 Allergenic Disperse Dyes

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Hazards: Marketplace
Applications of asbestos have been widely phased out, since asbestos have been
Chemically a disperse dye molecule is based on an azobenzene or anthraquinone classified as carcinogenic to humans by International Agency for Research on 03
Overview of Major
molecule with nitro, amine, hydroxyl, etc. groups attached to it. Disperse dyes Cancer. More than 60 countries have either ban or restricted use of asbestos. Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
have very good fastness to light.
Fibreglass or glass wool is safer alternatives to asbestos for insulation purpose. 04
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5.3 Azo Dyes

and Product Safety
Disperse dyes are organic dyes, generally water-insoluble, and are suitable for Regulation
dyeing textile fibres such as polyester, nylon, acrylic and cellulose acetate.
Azo dyes are substances which contain Azo bond (-N=N-) within the molecule.
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Hazards: Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
More than twenty disperse dyes have been identified as having allergenous
Sources:
(sensitising) potential to human skin and can be considered as a possible threat to
health, especially if they exhibit poor perspiration fastness.
Azo dyes are a large class of very effective synthetic dyes used for colouring a 06
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variety of materials such as textile, leather and apparel. A small proportion of on Hazardous
Substances
azo dyes contains or can break down to form a class of chemical substances
5.2 Asbestos referred to as aromatic amines. Some of them are carcinogens. These azo dyes
are therefore restricted.
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Asbestos are naturally occurring mineral fibres. They can be classified into two
groups: Hazards: 08
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These aromatic amines can migrate from clothing and leather articles dyed with Regulations
§ Serpentine Group – comprised of only chrysotile (white asbestos) particular azo dyes. Aromatic amines may be absorbed through the skin from dyed
§ Amphibole Group – comprised of anthophyllite, amosite (brown asbestos or clothing and articles where there is direct and prolonged contact. The amount of 09
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grey asbestos), crocidolite (blue asbestos), tremolite, and actinolite aromatic amines released from dyed articles can increase with body heat, sweat
or saliva. Those are carcinogenic and hazardous to human health. 10
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02
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5.4 Bisphenol A (BPA) 5.5 Carcinogenic Dyes

Safety and Global
Marketplace
BPA is a chemical compound used in the manufacture of polycarbonate (PC) There are thousands of textile dyes in various chemical classes in use and their
03
Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
plastics, epoxy resins and other polymeric materials, and also for certain paper carcinogenicity is often discussed. and Their Role
products (e.g. thermal paper).
Sources: 04
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Sources: They can be found in dyed textiles. in Environment
and Product Safety
PC is used in food contact materials and are present in food and liquid containers Regulation
such as tableware (plates and mugs), microwave ovenware, cookware, reservoirs Hazards:
for water dispensers and non-food applications such as toys and pacifiers with Around 9 carcinogenic disperse dyes are identified which can lead to tumours or 05
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PC shields. BPA-based epoxyphenolic resins are used as protective linings for cause cancer when they are absorbed by the body beyond a certain limit. Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
food and beverage cans and as a coating on residential drinking water storage
tanks. BPA is also used in a number of non food-related applications, including
epoxy-resin based paints, medical devices, dental sealants, surface coatings, 5.6 Chlorinated Organic Carriers (COCs) 06
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on Hazardous
printing inks and flame retardants. As a result of abrasive contact with epoxy- Substances
based floorings, adhesives, paints, electronic equipment and printed circuit These are chemical substances formed by carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine
boards BPA may also be present in household dust. Bisphenol A is used as an atoms. The presence of chlorine in these compounds makes them resistant to 07
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antioxidant in plasticisers and as a polymerisation inhibitor in PVC. degradation by natural agents and they persist in the environment for a long time. Safety Regulations
Hazards: Sources: 08
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Bisphenol A is a hormone-disrupting chemical and is considered to be Chlorinated organic carriers are used as auxiliaries in the dyeing process of Regulations
synthetic fibres, particularly for polyester fibres and also for dyeing blended fibres
potentially harmful to human health and the environment. It is also known to be
an estrogen receptor agonist, which activates estrogen receptors, leading to of wool and polyester. These carriers may remain on the textile material. 09
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similar physiological effects as the body’s own estrogen. Recent studies have
confirmed that Bisphenol A exposure during the female developmental stage has Hazards: 10
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carcinogenic effects and can produce precursors of breast cancer. In addition, it Most of these carriers are toxic and chlorinated organic compounds can have Softlines Services
adverse effects on the central nervous system and may induce liver and kidney
has been found that BPA can cause development toxicity, carcinogenic effects,
and possible neurotoxicity. malfunction. Benzyl benzoate and N-alkylphthalimide are some common examples 11
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of non-chlorinated carriers which alternatives to the toxic COCs used in the textile Softlines Network
industry. They are less harmful substances.

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01
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02
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5.7 Diisocyanates
Safety and Global
Hazards: Marketplace
DMFu can be absorbed onto human skin via close contact with surfaces of
Organic compounds that contain an isocyanate group (–N=C=O) are referred to consumer products and can cause allergic reactions. 03
Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
as isocyanates. An isocyanate that has two isocyanate groups is known as a di- and Their Role
isocyanate.
5.9 Dioxins (PCDDs) And Furans (PCDFs) 04
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Sources: The polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated in Environment
and Product Safety
Di-isocyanates are manufactured for reactions with containing hydroxyl groups
dibenzofurans (PCDFs) are two series of almost planar tricyclic aromatic Regulation
(polyols) in the production of polyurethane polymers which are components of
polyurethane foams, thermoplastic elastomates and spandex fibres.
compounds with very similar chemical properties.
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Substances, Their
Sources: Sources and Hazards
Hazards: PCDDs and PCDFs are not commercially produced but are formed as trace
Isocyanates are associated with increased risk of non-small cell lung cancer,
in particular squamous cell lung carcinoma. Isocyanate includes compounds
amounts of undesired impurities in the manufacture of other chemicals, such 06
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as chlorinated phenols and their derivatives, chlorinated diphenyl ethers and on Hazardous
classified as potential human carcinogens and known to cause cancer in animals. Substances
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). They may be found in textile and leather goods
The main effects of hazardous exposures are occupational asthma and other lung
problems, as well as irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and skin.
as impurities. They are also formed in waste incineration and other burning
processes, and can be distributed throughout the air at low concentrations.
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PCDFs through the intake of food. Since PCDDs and PCDFs are lipophilic and Regulations
Dimethyl fumarate (DMFu) is the methyl ester of fumaric acid and is a white, solid accumulate in the food-chain, food of animal origin is the most important source.
substance that readily evaporates in room temperature and with a melting point Moreover, plants contain only low levels of PCDDs and PCDFs, commonly close to 09
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above 100° C. the detection levels for these chemicals.
Hazards:
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DMFu was applied as a biocide (anti-fungal) in furniture, shoes and leather Dioxins are known to be extremely persistent and bio-accumulative. A high
products to prevent growth of mould during storage or transport in a humid dosage of dioxins increases the risk of cancer development and can stimulate a 11
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climate. The substance when packaged in sachets can be placed inside furniture change in hormonal systems, alternations in fetal development, may cause liver Softlines Network
damage and immunosuppression. Scientific investigations have determined some
and footwear boxes. DMFu can be evaporated and impregnated into leather to
protect it from moulds. members of the dioxin are likely to be carcinogenic to human beings. 12
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5.10 Flame Retardants

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TRIS and TEPA, the organophosphorus flame retardants, are suspected to be Marketplace
carcinogens.
Flame retardants are compounds added to manufactured materials, such as

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5.11 Formaldehyde
Regulatory Bodies
plastics and textiles, and surface finishes and coatings that inhibit, suppress, or and Their Role
delay the production of flames to prevent the spread of fire. They may be mixed
with the base material (additive flame retardants) or chemically bonded to it Formaldehyde is a colourless volatile organic compound and has a characteristic
04
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(reactive flame retardants). There are two classes of flame retardants which are pungent, irritating odour. in Environment
and Product Safety
commonly restricted. Regulation
Sources:
a. Organohalogen compounds - mainly brominated flame retardants such In the textile industry, formaldehyde-based resins are used as finishers to make
05
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as polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether wrinkle-free (crease-resistant) fabrics. Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
(PBDEs) including but not limited to pentabromodiphenyl ether (pentaBDE),
octabromodiphenyl ether (octaBDE) and decabromodiphenyl either
(DecaBDE).
When formaldehyde is treated with phenol, urea, or melamine, produces hard 06
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thermoset phenol formaldehyde resin, urea formaldehyde resin, and melamine resin. on Hazardous
b. Organophosphorus compounds - such as tris (2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate These polymers are common permanent adhesives used in plywood and carpeting. Substances
(TRIS), Bis (2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate, Tris(1-aziridinyl)-phosphate oxide
(TEPA). Hazards:
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Despite its multi-function properties, formaldehyde is an irritant that sensitises
Sources:
Brominated flame retardants are used in automobiles, electronics and textile
mucous membrane. In 2011, the US National Toxicology Program described
formaldehyde as “known to be a human carcinogen”.
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articles as they are very effective in plastics and textile applications.
TRIS and TEPA was widely used in textiles and in flexible polyurethane foam
used in a wide variety of consumer products, including automobiles, upholstered 5.12 Formamide 09
Quick Guide
furniture, and some baby products.

Formamide is an amide derived from formic acid. It is a clear liquid which is 10
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Hazards: miscible with water and has an ammonia-like odour. Softlines Services
Brominated flame retardants are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic to both

humans and the environment and are suspected of causing neurobehavioral Sources: 11
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disorders and endocrine disruption. It has been used as a softener for paper and fibre. It has also been used as
a solvent for resins and plasticisers. Formamide is used in rubbery plastic to
enhance its flexibility.
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01
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02
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Hazards: Sources: Marketplace
Formamide is toxic to reproduction and highly corrosive on contact with skin or Antimony trioxide is used in making flame-proofing compounds. It is used in
eyes and may be deadly if ingested. Inhalation of large amounts of formamide combination with halogenated flame retardants. Products for these flame- 03
Overview of Major
vapour may require medical attention. It also causes reproduction problems and retardant applications include children’s clothing, toys, aircraft and automobile Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
fetal development problems. seat covers. It is also used in the fibreglass composites industry as an additive to
polyester resins for such items as light aircraft engine covers. 04
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5.13 Heavy Metals Hazards:
in Environment
and Product Safety
Regulation
Exposure to antimony may cause respiratory irritation, pneumoconiosis, antimony
Heavy metals are metals or metalloids having adverse effects on human,
mammals and the environment. The term originated with reference to the harmful
spots on the skin and gastrointestinal symptoms in human body. In addition 05
antimony trioxide is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Hazardous
Substances, Their
effects of cadmium, mercury and lead, all of which are denser than iron. It has Sources and Hazards
been applied to any other similarly toxic metals, or metalloids such as arsenic,
regardless of density. 5.13.2 Arsenic (As) 06
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on Hazardous
Substances
Commonly toxic heavy metals are: Arsenic is a metallic element and it can be used to form a number of poisonous
§ Antimony (Sb)
§ Arsenic (As)
compounds. Arsenic compounds can be found on earth’s crust and it can also be
found in groundwater supplies in some countries.
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§ Cadmium (Cd)
§ Chromium (VI) (Cr(VI)) Sources: 08
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§ Cobalt (Co) The toxicity of arsenic to insects, bacteria and fungi led to its use as a wood Regulations
§ Lead (Pb) preservative. In the 1950s a process of treating wood with “chromated copper
§ Mercury (Hg) arsenate” (also known as CCA) was invented, and for decades this treatment was 09
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§ Nickel (Ni) the most extensive industrial use of arsenic. An increased appreciation of the
toxicity of arsenic resulted in a ban for the use of CCA in consumer products by
many authorities including the European Union and United States.
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Antimony (Sb) is a silvery white metal. Antimony and its compounds are naturally
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present in the Earth’s crust. death. Chronic exposure may cause poisoning of the nervous system, liver failure
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5.13.3 Cadmium (Cd)

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to provide a decorative or protective coating. Chromium (VI) may appear as a Marketplace
consequence of using Chrome (III) in leather tanning processes.
Cadmium is a naturally occurring bluish-white ductile and malleable heavy metal.

03
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Hazards: Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Chromium VI is known to be carcinogenic and is corrosive to skin, skin contact
Sources:
In the textile industry, it can be used as Colourant (pigment) for plastic materials,
with certain chromium VI compounds can cause skin ulcers. 04
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stabiliser to prevent PVC deterioration, paints and as brightener and anti- in Environment
5.13.5 Cobalt (Co)

and Product Safety
oxidant for metal components. Cadmium can be found in plastic materials (PVC, Regulation
polyurethane etc.) and in the cadmium plating of metal accessories and painted
metals. Cobalt is a heavy metal element and exists as compounds. The free element,
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produced by reductive smelting, is a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal. Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Hazards:
Cadmium has several toxicological effects on human body. It can be carcinogenic
and may produce tumours. Cadmium may have a harmful effect on reproduction
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Cobalt-based blue pigments are used for jewellery and paints, and to impart a on Hazardous
and it also accumulates in the bones with pathological effects such as distinctive blue tint to glass. Cobalt chloride can be found in silica gel. Substances
osteoporosis and rickets, among others. Finally, it is linked to hypertension and
heart disease. Hazards:
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When cobalt comes in constant contact with skin, it causes skin irritation and
5.13.4 Chromium VI (Cr VI) rashes. 08

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Chromium VI is a heavy metal ion which may, under certain conditions, appear 5.13.6 Lead (Pb) 09
due to the oxidisation of Chrome (III). Quick Guide
Lead is a metal which can be found naturally in many ores and lead compounds
Sources: are used widely in various industries. 10
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Hexavalent chromium is used in textile dyes, wood preservation, and as anti- Softlines Services
corrosion and conversion coatings and a variety of niche uses. Industrial uses Sources:
of hexavalent chromium compounds include chromate pigments in dyes, paints, Catalysts which are often used to synthesise paint or plastic may contain lead.
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inks, and plastics; chromates added as anticorrosive agents to paints, primers, As a result, traces of lead compounds may remain in the finished products. Lead Softlines Network
and other surface coatings; and chromic acid electroplated onto metal parts compounds can be used as pigment and heat stabilisers for PVC. It can be found
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02
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Safety and Global
Hazards: Hazards: Marketplace
Lead and its derivatives are suspected carcinogens and can cause damage Nickel and its derivatives are suspected carcinogens and can cause allergic
in nervous system, kidneys and immune system. Lead poisoning in children is reactions. In metallic components, nickel can migrate to the surface of the metal 03
Overview of Major
associated with behavioural problems, learning disabilities, and growth retardation. causing skin irritation or high rates of skin allergy to some consumers. Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
5.13.7 Mercury (Hg) 5.14 N-Nitrosamines 04

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in Environment
and Product Safety
Mercury is naturally occurring silver metal and it exists as a liquid at ambient N-Nitrosamines are organic compounds and most of which are carcinogenic. Regulation
temperature and pressure.

Sources:
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Substances, Their
Sources: Nitrosamines are deliberately added during the manufacture of natural and synthetic Sources and Hazards
Mercury is used in the manufacture of batteries (electric lamps and components), rubbers. They are used as part of the accelerators, antioxidants, and reinforcing
pesticides, in addition to barometers and thermometers. It can be used as a agents to provide strength and elasticity in the final product. Nitrosamines can be 06
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pesticide agent in textiles. generated in the rubber as secondary products from their precursors during the on Hazardous
Substances
course of production and storage. It is a result from the reaction between precursors
Hazards:
Mercury is a highly toxic chemical which can damage the human central nervous
and various additives added in the step of vulcanisation in rubber processing. 07
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system and some mercury compounds are suspected carcinogens. Hazards:
Nitrosamines can cause cancers in a wide variety of animal species, a feature
that suggests that they may also be carcinogenic in humans. These chemicals
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5.13.8 Nickel (Ni) are endocrine disrupters and may be toxic to our cardiovascular, central nervous,
Regulations
Nickel is a metal naturally occurring and very common heavy in metal alloys. It is
gastrointestinal and kidney systems. 09
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used to increase corrosion resistance and hardness in coating of alloy samples.

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In textiles and apparel, nickel can be found in paints, inks, trims, plastics and
metal accessories.
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ionic nature. The most commonly used compounds are nonylphenol ethoxylates
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02
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Sources: Hazards: Marketplace
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs) are good emulsifiers and wetting agents. They Many of the organic solvents are recognised as air pollutants, and the exposure
are frequently used in producing non-ionic surfactants (soaps), detergents to organic solvents may also lead to respiratory diseases and irritation. Some 03
Overview of Major
(cleaning products), emulsifiers, dispersants and moistening agents and also used organic solvents are harmful to the nervous system, and some may cause cancer. Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
as components of pesticides and other agricultural products. Examples of the common solvents which can be found in glue are benzene and
toluene, while dimethyl formamide is commonly found in polyurethanes. 04
NPEs are extensively used in textile wet processing as detergent auxiliaries in the Influence of NGOs
in Environment
scouring and bleaching process. They are used to remove fibre impurities such as
5.17 Organotin Compounds
and Product Safety
Regulation
wax, seeds, etc. in textile wet processing. The major use of NPs is the production
of NPEs.
Organotin compounds are organometallic compounds. Its degree of substitution
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Substances, Their
Hazards: depends on the number of carbonated substitutes bonded to the tin atom. Sources and Hazards
Compounds with one ‘C-Sn’ bond are referred to as mono-substituted organotin
NPs are potent endocrine disrupters to the aquatic environment and can cause
feminisation in some male fish. As a result, the fertility or reproductive capability compounds; two ‘C-Sn’ bonds are known as di-substituted tin compounds and 06
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of fish can be reduced leading to risk of population decrease. NPs are also three ‘C-Sn’ bonds are known as tri-substituted organotin compounds. on Hazardous
Substances
persistence in the environment. While for NPEs, they can be degraded to form NPs.
Therefore, in order to protect the environment, the European Union has banned the Sources:
Di-substituted organotin compounds are used as catalysts in the production
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use of NPs and NPEs in particular uses such as industrial and domestic cleaning. Safety Regulations
of polyurethane foam and heat stabiliser for PVC. Tri-substituted organotin
compounds are commonly used as biocides. 08
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Regulations
Hazards:
Organic solvents are mainly made of hydrocarbons. The majority of industrially Organotin compounds are harmful and toxic to the aquatic organisms at low 09
Quick Guide
used organic solvents are volatile (have low boiling point) and easily evaporate at concentration. Seafood is a primary source of human exposure to organotin
room temperature. compounds, and the most common harmful effects include immunological
impairments. Certain tin compounds may cause skin irritation and eye irritation.
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Sources: Tin triphenyl acetate causes irritation to the skin and the mucous membranes in
Organic solvents are widely used in industry and in domestic. Common uses of the respiratory system. Exposure of tin triphenyl acetate through skin or inhalation 11
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organic solvents are as dry cleaning solvents, as paint thinners, as nail polish causes general sickness, nausea, gastric pains, buccal dryness and sight Softlines Network
removers and glue solvents, in spot removers, in detergents, in perfumes, and in problems. Transitory liver failure has also been detected in certain cases.
chemical syntheses. 12
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02
Consumer Product
5.18 Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) 5.19 Phenolic Compounds (PCP, TeCP, TCP, OPP)
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) are PFCs are a family of organic compounds These are substances derived from phenol in which various hydrogen atoms of
03
Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
consisting of a carbon backbone fully surrounded by fluorine. Perfluorinated the molecule have been substituted by chlorine atoms (PCP, TCP and TeCP). and Their Role
compounds, due to their lipophobicity, are useful in reducing surface tension.
Sources: 04
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Sources: Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its substitutes, e.g. tetra- and trichlorophenols in Environment
and Product Safety
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are the examples of PFCs (TeCP and TCP), have been used as fungicides, insecticides, mollusicides, Regulation
with high performance properties which are used to impart oil, stain and water algicides, disinfectants, and as anti-fouling paint ingredients. They are used as
resistant properties to materials. PFCs are widely used in textile finishing, to wood preservatives, impregnation agents for textiles, and bactericides in the 05
Hazardous
improve performance of work wear, uniforms, medical textiles, outdoor clothing leather and paper pulp industries. In fact, PCP and other phenols are widely used Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
etc. specially to enhance water, stain and oil repellency. biocides in the wood, textile, leather and paper industries.
Hazards: Hazards:
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on Hazardous
Certain PFCs tend to bioaccumulate, since they are extremely stable and can Various scientific studies have been carried out showing that both PCP and Substances
be stored in the bodies of both humans and animals. Examples of fluorocarbons TeCP may be carcinogenic, since they may be linked to leukaemia, malignant
include PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonates), lynphomas and sarcoma in soft tissue in humans. 07
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frequently present in water resistant textiles. PFOA can cause several types of Safety Regulations
tumors and neonatal death and may have toxic effects on the immune, liver, and
endocrine systems. High serum levels of PFOS are associated with increased
PCP is toxic when inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. Short-term
exposure may lead to damage of the central nervous system and long-term
08
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Regulations
risk of chronic kidney disease. PFOS and PFOA resist degradation, possess toxic exposure can cause reproductive effects, liver and kidney damage, and cancer.
properties and bioaccumulate in the food chain and are now regarded as an
emerging class of environmental contaminants. Ortho-Phenylphenol (OPP) and its sodium salt are used in the rubber industry, as
09
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PFOS and PFOA are classified as hazardous chemicals and have been regulated
agricultural fungicides and as disinfectants. OPP is also used as an intermediate
for dyes, resins and rubber chemicals, as a germicide, as a preservative and in 10
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in several countries. food packaging, as a biocide to substitute for PCP in the leather industry and as a Softlines Services
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5.20 Pesticides
Safety and Global
Sources: Marketplace
Phthalates has wide range of applications. One of the most common applications
Pesticides are substances used to combat or kill pests (insecticides). They are a is as a plasticiser to produce soft flexible plastic (PVC). They can be found 03
Overview of Major
class of biocides. in adhesives and glues, child care articles (such as teether, feeding bottles), Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
children’s toys, packaging, personal care products, paints, printing inks and
Sources: coatings, etc.. Among all phthalates di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is the 04
The most common use of pesticides is as plant protection products, which in dominant plasticiser used in PVC due to its low cost. Phthalates are often found in Influence of NGOs
in Environment
general protect plants from damaging influences such as weeds, plant diseases plastisol prints on textile apparel and in PVC based accessories. and Product Safety
Regulation
or insects. Pesticides can be found in natural fibres such as cotton, linen as they
are being used throughout the growing cycle of plants. Woollen carpets are Hazards: 05
protected from moths by being treated with pesticides (Malathion, permethrin). When phthalate plasticisers mixed with PVC to produce soft plastic, they do not Hazardous
Substances, Their
These pesticides may be released into the air. form any chemical bond with PVC, hence they can easily leach and be exposed Sources and Hazards
Hazards:
to humans. When small children chew or suck some plastic article or component
of an item, phthalate can be leached to the child’s body. Exposure to phthalates
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can alter the estrogen level in humans and animals’ hormonal systems, which on Hazardous
Pesticides are toxic substances and are deliberately added to our environment. Substances
Many of them cannot be broken down by natural detoxification mechanisms. can cause serious health problems such as cancers and reproductive and
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the nervous system, mimicking hormones causing reproductive problems, and

also causing cancer. They may also have a negative impact on neurological
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development and child behaviour. Polychlorinated Terphenyls (PCBs/PCTs) Regulations
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among a group of man-made chemicals that are known as Persistent Organic

Pollutants (POPs). Because of their extraordinary chemical stability and heat
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resistance, they were extensively used as components in electrical and hydraulic
(substances added to plastics, such as PVC, to increase their flexibility, durability,
and longevity).
equipment and lubricants.
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They have been used in many types of applications - dielectric fluids in electrical PAHs are considered to be carcinogenic and genotoxic. Some of them can cause
equipment such as transformers, capacitors (big industrial capacitors, but also tumors, birth defects, damage to the skin, body fluids, and the immune system. 03
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small capacitors in household electrical appliances), heat transfer and hydraulic Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
systems. They are also used as pesticide extenders, sealant, carbonless copy
paper, industrial oils, paints, adhesives, plastics, flame retardants and to control 5.24 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 04
dust on roads. Influence of NGOs
in Environment
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a synthetic polymer which is built up by the repetitive and Product Safety
Hazards: addition of the vinyl chloride monomers (VCM). PVC is a thermoplastic material Regulation
PCBs and PCTs are classified as probable human carcinogens and produce a which can be shaped into many forms by different process such as moulding,
extrusion, calendaring, thermoforming, and film blowing.
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Substances, Their
toxicity, teratogenicity and immunotoxicity. Sources and Hazards
Sources:
They can be transported over long distances and have been detected in the PVC is very rigid plastic and often mixed with plasticiser to produce soft flexible 06
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furthest corners of the globe, including places far from where they were plastics. The heat stability of raw PVC is very poor and it easily decomposed when on Hazardous
Substances
manufactured or used. They have been detected in virtually all environmental exposed to heat.
media (indoor and outdoor, surface and ground water, soil and food).
PVC has wide range of applications including pipes, packaging, furniture,
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household appliances, electrical and electronic appliances, automotive and many
5.23 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) others. In textile industry, PVC has been widely used in clothing in the form of 08
coated or laminated fabric or PVC film, in packaging, trims. PVC fabric is water- Upcoming Safety
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a family or hydrocarbons which resistant so is used in coats, skiing equipment, shoes, jackets, aprons, and bags.
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but they can also be man-made. PAHs are not easily soluble in water and do not Hazards:
evaporate or degrade easily. PVC has been at the centre of a controversial debate for the past decades. A
number of diverging scientific, technical and economic opinions have been
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contaminants that are commonly found in rubber and pigment such as carbon heated or disposed of, there is a potential risk of emitting a number of degradable
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use of hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium or organotin compounds in Marketplace
the manufacturing process is also potential source of these toxic substances.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids
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5.25 Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs)

Regulatory Bodies
or liquids. VOCs include a variety of organic compounds. Some of which may and Their Role
have short- and long-term adverse health effects. Concentrations of many VOCs
Chlorinated paraffins are polychlorinated alkenes. They are divided into three are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors. VOCs 04
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categories depending on the length of the carbon chain: short (C10-C13), medium are emitted by a wide array of products numbering in the thousands. Examples in Environment
and Product Safety
(C14-C17) and long (C20-C30). The SCCPs are viscous liquids at room temperature include: paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, Regulation
building materials and furnishings, office equipment such as copiers and printers,
and normal pressure. They have low to negligible water solubility.
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Sources: including glues and adhesives, permanent markers, and photographic solutions. Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
SCCPs are widely used as a component of lubricants and coolants in metal cutting
and metal forming operations. They are also used as a plasticiser for PVC and Sources:
Organic chemicals are widely used as ingredients in household products.
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a flame retardant in plastics. It can be used in a variety of products including: on Hazardous
rubber formulations, paints and other coatings, and adhesives and sealants. Minor Paints, varnishes, and wax all contain organic solvents, as do many cleaning, Substances
disinfecting, cosmetic, degreasing, and hobby products. VOCs are often used as
uses include fatting and softening agents in the leather industry, an impregnation
agent in the textile industry and as an additive for sealing compounds. solvents in many industrial processes, especially in printing, dyeing and surface 07
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finishing processes. Safety Regulations
Hazards:
SCCPs may cause skin and eye irritation upon repeated application on human Hazards: 08
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body. The ability of organic chemicals to cause health effects varies greatly from
those that are highly toxic, to those with no known health effect. As with other
pollutants, the extent and nature of the health effects depend on many factors,
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There are potential environmental risks associated with life cycle of SCCPs.
SCCPs are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic to aquatic organisms at low
concentrations. The persistence and bioaccumulative properties of SCCPs
including level of exposure and length of time exposed. Eye and respiratory
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releases from individual facilities that manufacture, import, process or use them
or from waste management facilities have the potential to accumulate over time
after exposure to some organics. Many organic compounds are known to cause
cancer in animals; some are suspected of causing, or are known to cause, cancer
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to levels that cause significant adverse impacts on the environment. in humans.
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Introduction
02
6.1 Test Parameters & Requirements (By Restricted Substances) Consumer Product
Safety and Global
Marketplace
The use of chemicals is regulated during production process around the Twenty-eight Member States of European Union: 03
world. Some legislations restrict the utilisation of chemicals and some are Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
only applicable on the finished products. In addition to the legal requirements, and Their Role
Austria Estonia Italy Portugal
NGOs and enforcement authorities are also concerned about chemicals that
are potentially of high risk to human health and the environment. Consumers Belgium Finland Latvia Romania 04
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are increasingly more aware of the importance of product safety, and this gives Bulgaria France Lithuania Slovakia in Environment
a strong driving force for brands to control the use of chemicals during the Croatia Germany Luxembourg Slovenia and Product Safety
Regulation
manufacturing process. Cyprus Greece Malta Spain
Czech Republic Hungary Netherlands Sweden 05
This chapter provides an overview of various regulated chemicals based on legal Hazardous
Denmark Ireland Poland United Kingdom Substances, Their
requirements for softlines products e.g. EU REACH, EU POPs, CPSIA, CA Prop.65, Sources and Hazards
China GB 18401, Japanese Law 112, CCPSA and Taiwan CNS 15290. The following
information are summarised to the best of our knowledge, and can serve as an 06
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easy reference for manufacturers, suppliers, buyers and brand owners. on Hazardous
Substances
To observe the restricted substances requirements for different countries, it

is necessary to pay special attention to the Member States of the European
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Union (EU). The restricted substances requirements of the European Union Safety Regulations
are applicable for all Member States. To have a complete picture of restricted
substances for a European country, it is necessary to observe the European Union 08
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requirements as well as the national deviation of individual countries. Regulations
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TEST PARAMETERS COUNTRIES REGULATIONS/REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS (PERMISSIBLE UPPER LIMIT) RELEVANT TEST METHODS 03
Overview of Major
Allergenic disperse dyes Germany  LFGB§ 30  5 mg/L  DIN 54231, LFGB§ 64 BVL Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
B82.02-10
South Korea  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,
Annex 1
 Children and infants (0-36 months) textile
products: <50 mg/kg;
 KS K 0736 04
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 Korea Self Regulatory Safety  Adults’ underwear: Not used and Product Safety
Confirmation Act, Annex 4 Regulation
Asbestos Canada  Canada Consumer Product

Safety Act / Asbestos Products
 Not used  Detection of asbestos fibres in
consumer products (C26) 05
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Regulations (SOR 2016-164) Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
European Union  Entry 6 of Annex XVII of REACH  Not used  Microscopic examination
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 06
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USA  16 CFR 1500.17(a)(7)  General-use garments sold in the US must  Microscopic examination on Hazardous
not contain any asbestos Substances
Azo dyes Australia  Voluntary  Textiles and Leather: 30 mg/kg (sum)  Textile: EN 14362-1, EN 14362-3
 Leather: EN ISO 17234-1, EN ISO 07
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17234-2 Safety Regulations
China  GB 18401-2010 (Textile Products)

 GB 20400- 2006 (Leather and fur)
 Textiles: 20 mg/kg (each amine)
 Leather: 30 mg/kg (each amine)
 GB/T 17592, GB/T 23344
 GB/T 19942
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 GB 25036-2010 (Children’s canvas  Textiles: Not used (Acceptable limit: 30  GB/T 17592, GB/T 23344
rubber footwear);
 GB 25038-2010 (rubber Shoes)
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 QB/T 2880-2007 (Children’s leather  Textiles: 5 mg/kg (each amine);

shoes)  Leather: 30 mg/kg (each amine)
 GB/T 17592 (textile), GB/T 19942
(leather)
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 QB/T 4546 -2013 (Children’s leather  Textiles: 20 mg/kg (each amine);  GB/T 17592 (textile), GB/T 19942
sandals);
 QB/T 4331-2012 (Children’s athletic
 Leather: 30 mg/kg (each amine) (leather)
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 QGB 30585-2014 (Safety technical
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Overview of Major
Azo dyes European Union  Entry 43 of Annex XVII of REACH  Textiles and Leather: 30 mg/kg (each  Textile: EN ISO 14362-1:2017, EN Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 amine) ISO 14362-3:2017
 Leather: EN ISO 17234-1:2015, EN
ISO 17234-2:2011 04
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India  The Environment (Protection)  Imported textiles and textile articles must  Textile: EN ISO 14362-1, EN ISO in Environment
and Product Safety
Act, 1986, No. 29 of 1986 and its not contain any of the hazardous dyes. 14362-3 Regulation
amendments The handling, production, carriage, or use
of such dyes is prohibited
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Indonesia  Ministry of Industry’s directive no.  Infants’ and children’s clothing: Not  SNI 7334.1 Hazardous
Substances, Their
72/m-IND/PER/7/2012 detected Sources and Hazards
Japan  Act on Control of Household  Textile products - diapers, diaper  Textile: JIS L 1940
Products Containing Harmful covers, underwear, sleepwears, gloves,  Leather: ISO 17234-1, ISO 17234-2 06
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Substances (Act No.112 of 1973) socks, intermediate garments, outer on Hazardous
garments, caps, hats, beddings, floor Substances
coverings, tablecloths, collar ornaments,
handkerchiefs, and towels, bath mats and
related products: <30 mg/kg
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 Leather and/or fur products - underwear, Safety Regulations
gloves, intermediate garments, outer
garments, caps, hats and floor coverings: 08
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Regulations
South Korea  Korea Self Regulatory Safety  Adults, children and infants’ (0-36 months)  KS K 0147, KS K 0734 (polyester) or
Confirmation Act, Annex 4
 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,
textile and leather products: 30 mg/kg
(each amine)
EN ISO 14362-1, EN ISO 14362-3 09
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Switzerland  SR 817.023.41  Textiles and Leather: 30 mg/kg (each  Textile: EN ISO 14362-1, EN ISO
amine) 14362-3
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Taiwan  CNS 15290 Safety of Textiles

(General Requirements)
 Textiles and Leather: 30 mg/kg (each
amine)
 Textile: CNS 15205-1, CNS 15205-
2, Leather: CNS 15204
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Overview of Major
Azo dyes Turkey  Entry 43 of Annex XVII of KKDIK  Textiles and Leather: 30 mg/kg (each  Textile: EN ISO 14362-1, EN ISO Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
amine) 14362-3
Banned dyes Czech Republic  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Dyeing and printing products for children
 Leather: ISO 17234-1, ISO 17234-2
 DIN 54231
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in Environment
amended by 521/2005 coll. including toy (<36 months): Banned and Product Safety
Including solvent Yellow 1; Solvent Regulation
Yellow 2; Solvent Yellow 3; Basic Red 9;
Disperse Blue 1; Acid Red 26 05
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Carcinogenic dyes Germany  LFGB§ 30  5 mg/L  DIN 54231, LFGB§ 64 BVL B82.02-10 Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Chlorinated organic carrier Germany  LFGB§ 30  Prohibited  DIN 54232
Chlorinated phenols - PCP, Spain  UNE 59950  Textiles on footwear: 0.05 mg/kg;  UNE 59510 (textile), UNE CEN/TS 06
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TCP and TeCP  Leather on footwear: 5 mg/kg 14494 (Leather) on Hazardous
Substances
Chlorinated phenols - PCP Austria  Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance  5 mg/kg  EN ISO 17070 (modified)
Denmark
of 2003
 Danish Statutory Order No. 854 of  5 mg/kg  EN ISO 17070 (modified)
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5 September 2009
Germany  German Chemical Prohibition Act
(ChemVerbotsV)
 5 mg/kg  LFGB§ 64 BVL B 82.02-08 08
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Norway  Norwegian Product Regulation  Textiles and leather: 5 mg/kg  US EPA 8270 or equivalent
(2004-06-01 nr 922) methods 09
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Slovakia  Decree No. 635/2005  Textiles and clothing products in  STN 80 0055 (textile);
direct contact with the skin or mucous
membrane: 0.05mg/kg
 STN P CEN / TS 14494 (leather)
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 For others > 3 years: 5.0mg/kg
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Chlorinated phenols - PCP South Korea  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Infants’ leather products(0-36 months):  KS K 0733 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Annex 3 0.5 mg/kg
 Adults and children’s leather products:
5 mg/kg 04
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in Environment
The Netherlands  Warenwetbesluit Pentachloorfenol  5 mg/kg  EN ISO 17070 (modified) and Product Safety
Regulation
Chlorinated phenols - PCP China  GB 25036-2010 (Children’s canvas  Not detected (Detection limit:0.5 mg/kg  GB/T 18414.1-2006, GB/T 18414.2-
and 2,3,5,6-TeCP rubber footwear);
 GB 25038-2010 (Rubber Shoes)
(each)) 2006
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Chlorinated phenols - PCP Switzerland  SR 814.81 ORRChem  Textiles and Leather: Prohibited  EN ISO 17070 (modified) Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
and TeCP
Dimethylfumarate Australia  Voluntary  0.1 mg/kg  In-house test method, CEN ISO/ 06
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on Hazardous
China  GB 30585-2014 (Safety technical  0.1 mg/kg  GB/T 26713 Substances
European Union
specification for children’s footwear)
 Entry 61 of Annex XVII of REACH  0.1 mg/kg  In-house test method, CEN ISO/
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Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 TS 16186 Safety Regulations
South Korea  Korea Self Regulatory Safety

 Adults, children and infants’ (0-36 months)  Appendix 4.B of Self Regulatory
textile and leather products: 0.1 mg/kg Safety Confirmation
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 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act, Regulations
Annex 3
 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act, 09
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Switzerland  SR 814.81 ORRChem  0.1 mg/kg  In-house test method, CEN ISO/
TS 16186
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Flame retardants Canada  Canada Consumer Product Safety  TRIS is prohibited in textile fabric used as  In-house test method
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 Canada Consumer Product Safety  TCEP is prohibited in the product made,  Determination of tris (2-chloroethyl) Softlines Network
Act, Schedule 2, item 16 in whole or in part, of polyurethane foam phosphate (TCEP) in polyurethane
that is intended for a child under 3 children’s product and similar
consumer products (C38)
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02
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Marketplace
Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
and Product Safety
Regulation
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
Substances
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Safety Regulations
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Regulations
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Overview of Major
Fluorinated greenhouse European Union  Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014  Footwear must not contain fluorinated  In-house test method Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
gases greenhouse gases
Fluorinated greenhouse
gases - SF6 and PFCs
Denmark  Danish Statutory Order No.552 of
2 July 2002
 SF6 must not be used in all products;
 PFCs must not be used in car tyres, panes
 In-house test method 04
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in Environment
of glass and shoes and Product Safety
Regulation
Formaldehyde Australia  Voluntary  Clothing specifically marketed as suitable  ISO 14184-1
for people with sensitive skin: and
infants’ clothing (<24 months): 30mg/kg; 05
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 Clothing and textiles in direct contact Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
with skin: 100mg/kg,
 Clothing and textiles without direct
contact with skin: 300mg/kg 06
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on Hazardous
Austria  Legislation of Formaldehyde BGBI  Textiles that normally come into contact  EN ISO 14184-1 Substances
Nr. 194/1990 with the skin and release more than
1500ppm formaldehyde must bear the
label “Enthält Formaldehyd. Es wird
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empfohlen, das Kleidungsstück zur
besseren Hautverträglichkeit vor dem
ersten Tragen zu waschen.”
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China  GB 18401-2010 (Textile Products)  Infants’ textile products (0-36months):  GB/T 2912.1
20 mg/kg;
 Textile products with direct contact to
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skin: 75 mg/kg;
 Textile products without direct contact to
skin: 300 mg/kg
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 GB 20400- 2006 (Leather and fur)  Infants’ products (0-36months): 20 mg/kg;  GB/T 19941
 Products with direct contact to skin:
75 mg/kg;
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 Products without direct contact to skin:
300 mg/kg
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Overview of Major
Formaldehyde China  GB 25036-2010 (Children’s canvas  Infants’ canvas rubber or rubber shoes  GB/T 2912.1 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
rubber footwear); (0-36months): 75 mg/kg;
 GB 25038-2010 (Rubber Shoes)  Other canvas rubber or rubber shoes:
150 mg/kg 04
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in Environment
 QB/T 2880-2007 (Children’s leather  Textiles and leather:  GB/T 2912.1 (textile), GB/T 19941 and Product Safety
shoes)  Infants’ shoes (< 3 years and (leather) Regulation
footwear≤170mm): 75 mg/kg;
 Children’s shoes (3-14 years, footwear 05
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≤250mm): 150 mg/kg Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
 QB/T 4546 – 2013 (Children’s  Infants’ footwear (3 years and below and  GB/T 2912.1 (textile), GB/T 19941
leather sandals) footwear≤170mm) and materials with
direct contact to skin: 75 mg/kg;
(leather)
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 Materials without direct contact to skin: on Hazardous
150 mg/kg Substances
 QB/T 4331 -2012 (Children’s

athletic shoes)
 Infants’ footwear (< 3 years and
footwear≤170mm) and materials with
 GB/T 2912.1 (textile), GB/T 19941
(leather)
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direct contact to skin: 75 mg/kg; Safety Regulations
 Materials without direct contact to skin:

300 mg/kg 08
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 GB 30585-2014 (Safety technical  Infants’ footwear (0-36 months, footwear  GB/T 2912.1 (textile), GB 19941 Regulations
specification for children’s

footwear)
≤170mm): 20 mg/kg
 Materials with direct contact to skin: 75
(leather)
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300 mg/kg
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Czech Republic  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Toys and textile, leather and fur products  EN ISO 14184-1
amended by 521/2005 coll. for children (<36 months): 30 mg/kg
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233/2012  Textiles with direct skin contact: 100 mg/kg;
 Textiles with no direct skin contact:
300 mg/kg
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Formaldehyde France  Voluntary  Textiles intended to come in contact with  EN ISO 14184-1 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
skin (<24 months): 20 mg/kg
 Textiles with direct skin contact: 200 mg/kg
 Textiles with no direct skin contact: 04
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400 mg/kg in Environment
and Product Safety
Germany  German Consumer Goods  Textiles that normally come into contact  LFGB§ 64 BVL B 82.02-1 Regulation
Ordinance (BedGstVO) with the skin and release more than
1500ppm formaldehyde must bear the 05
label “Enthält Formaldehyd. Es wird Hazardous
Substances, Their
empfohlen, das Kleidungsstück zur Sources and Hazards
ersten Tragen zu waschen.” 06
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Indonesia  Ministry of Industry’s directive no.  Infants’ clothing (0-36 months): Not  SNI ISO 14184-1 on Hazardous
72/m-IND/PER/7/2012 detected; Substances
 Children (over 36 months)’s clothing:
75 mg/kg 07
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Japan  Act on Control of Household  Textile products - diaper, diaper cover,  JIS L 1041 Safety Regulations
Products Containing Harmful bib, underwear, sleepwear, gloves, socks
Substances (Act No.112 of 1973) and stockings, innerwear, outer wear, 08
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headwear and bedding for babies or Regulations
infants under 24 months of age: 16 mg/kg
 Textile products - underwear, sleepwear,
gloves, sock and stockings, tabi
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(Japanese socks), wig, fake eyelashes,
false moustache and beard: 75 mg/kg 10
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stockings in place: 75 mg/kg
Norway  Norwegian Product Regulation  Infants’ textiles (<24 months): 30 mg/kg  EN ISO 14184-1 11
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skin: 100 mg/kg
 Textiles do not normally come into direct
contact with skin: 300 mg/kg
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01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Formaldehyde Slovakia  Decree No. 635/2005  Textiles and clothing products in direct  STN EN ISO 14184-1 (textile); Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
contact with the skin or mucous membrane:  STN P CEN ISO / TS 17226
 For children ≤ 3 years: 20mg/kg;
 For others > 3 years: 75mg/kg
(leather)
04
Influence of NGOs
 Leather products and composite products in Environment
and Product Safety
of textiles and leather designed in direct Regulation
contact with the skin or mucous membrane:
 For children ≤ 3 years: 50mg/kg;
 For others > 3 years: 150mg/kg
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
South Korea  Korea Self Regulatory Safety  Infants’ textile and leather products  KS K ISO 14184-1 (Textile) Sources and Hazards
Confirmation Act, Annex 4 (0-36 months): 20 mg/kg  KS M ISO 17226 (Leather)
 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Adults and children’s textile and leather 06
Global Requirements
Annex 3 products with direct skin contact: 75 mg/kg; on Hazardous
 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Adults and children’s textile and leather Substances
Annex 1 products without direct skin contact:
300 mg/kg 07
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Taiwan  CNS 15290 Safety of Textiles  Infants’ textiles(<24 months): 20 mg/kg;  CNS 14940 and CNS 15580-1 Safety Regulations
(General Requirements)  Textiles with direct skin contact: 75 mg/kg;
 Textiles with indirect skin contact: 08
Upcoming Safety
300 mg/kg Regulations
The Netherlands  Commodities Act- Regulation on  Textiles that come into direct skin contact  EN ISO 14184-1
formaldehyde in Textiles which contain more than 120 mg/kg 09
Quick Guide
of formaldehyde must be labelled with
“voor eerste gebruik wassen”. It must
not contain more than 120 mg/kg of
10
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formaldehyde after being washed once Softlines Services
USA  Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F

section 325F.177
 Children’s products (<8 years old):
500 mg/kg
 EN ISO 14184-1
11
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Heavy metals - arsenic China  GB 28480-2012 (Adornment-  Adult and children’s adornments:  GB/T 28019, GB/T 28020, GB/T
Provision for limit of baneful
elements)
1000 mg/kg (Total) 28021
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Acronyms, footnotes
and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Heavy metals - arsenic China  QB/T 4546 – 2013 (Children’s  100 mg/kg  QB/T 4340 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
leather sandals);
shoes) 04
Influence of NGOs
 GB 30585-2014 (Safety technical in Environment
specification for children’s footwear) and Product Safety
Regulation
Switzerland  SR 817.023.41  Treated textiles: Prohibited  In-house test method
Heavy metals - cadmium China  GB 28480-2012 (Adornment-  Adult and children’s adornments:  GB/T 28019, GB/T 28020, GB/T 05
Provision for limit of baneful 100 mg/kg (Total) 28021 Hazardous
Substances, Their
elements) Sources and Hazards
 QB/T 4546 – 2013 (Children’s  100 mg/kg  QB/T 4340
leather sandals); 06
Global Requirements
 QB/T 4331-2012 (Children’s athletic on Hazardous
shoes) Substances
 GB 30585-2014 (Safety technical
Global Product
 GB 31701-2015 (Safety Technical  Infants and children’s textile products  GB/T 30157 Safety Regulations
Code for Infants and Children containing textile containing coating and
Textile Products) paint dyeing: 100 mg/kg 08
Denmark  Danish Statutory Order No. 858 of  Surface treatment (cadmium plating),  EN 1122, In-house test method Upcoming Safety
Regulations
5 September 2009 colour pigment, or plastics stabilise:75
mg/kg (excluded those area covered by
REACH Anne XVII, entry 23) 09
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European Union  Entry 23 of Annex XVII of REACH  Paint: 0.01% by weight;  EN 1122, In-house test method
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006  Dried paint: 0.1% by weight; 10
 Plastic, brazing fillers, metal parts of TÜV SÜD
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jewellery, imitation jewellery and hair
South Korea  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,

accessories: 0.01% by weight
 Children and Infants’ (0-36 months)  Appendix 35 of Self Regulatory
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Annex 3 leather product: 75 mg/kg Safety Confirmation Softlines Network

Annex 45
 Children’s jewellery (under 14 years old):
75 mg/kg
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Heavy metals - cadmium Switzerland  SR 814.81 ORRChem and SR  100 mg/kg  EN 1122, In-house test method Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
817.023.41
Taiwan  CNS 15290 Safety of Textiles
(General Requirements)
 Not allowed in textile accessories
(extractable content)
 CNS 4797-2 (Extractable content) 04
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in Environment
Turkey  Entry 23 of Annex XVII of KKDIK  Dried paint: 0.1% by weight;  EN 1122, In-house test method and Product Safety
 Plastic: 0.01% by weight Regulation
USA  Cadmium in children jewellery

(Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland,
 75 mg/kg  ASTM F 963-11, CPSC-
CH-E1004-11 05
Hazardous
Minnesota) Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
 California Health and Safety Code  Children’s jewellery: 300 mg/kg  In-house test method
Heavy metals - chromium VI China

Section 25214.1-2
 GB 28480-2012 (Adornment-  Adult and children’s adornments:  GB/T 28019, GB/T 28020, GB/T
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
Provision for limit of baneful 1000 mg/kg (Total) 28021 Substances
elements)
 QB/T 4546-2014 (Children’s leather  Leather: 10 mg/kg  GB/T 22807 07
sandals) Global Product
Safety Regulations
 QB/T 2880-2007 (Children’s leather  ISO 17075
08
Upcoming Safety
shoes) Regulations
Czech Republic  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001

amended by 521/2005 coll.
 Leather and fur used for children’s
products (<36 months): 50 mg/kg
Quick Guide
(extractable); 0.1 mg/kg (leachable)
European Union  Entry 47 of Annex XVII of REACH  Leather articles and articles containing  EN ISO 17075 10
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Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 leather parts coming into contact with Softlines Services
skin: 3 mg/kg
Germany  German Consumer Goods
Ordinance (BedGstVO)
 Not detected (<3 mg/kg)  LFGB§ 64 BVL B 82.02-11 11
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South Korea  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Infants’ leather (0-36 months): 3.0 mg/kg  KS M ISO 17075
Annex 3  Adults and children’s leather products: 3.0
mg/kg
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01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Heavy metals - extractable China  GB 21550-2008 (Restriction of  PVC artificial leather:  GB 21550-2008 section 5.4 Regulatory Bodies
hazardous materials in polyvinyl  Pb: 90 mg/kg; and Their Role
chloride (PVC) artificial leather)  Cd: 75 mg/kg

 GB 25036-2010 (Children’s canvas  Pb: 1.0 mg/kg;  GB/T 17593.1-2006, GB 17593.4-
04
Influence of NGOs
rubber footwear);  Cd: 0.1 mg/kg; 2006, GB/T 17593.2-2007 in Environment
and Product Safety
 GB 25038-2010 (Rubber Shoes)  As: 1.0 mg/kg; Regulation
 GB 28480-2012 (Adornment-  Children’s adornments:  GB/T 28019, GB/T 28020, GB/T
elements)
 Sb: 60 mg/kg;
 As: 25 mg/kg;
28021 05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
 Ba: 1000 mg/kg; Sources and Hazards
 Cd: 75 mg/kg;
 Cr: 60 mg/kg;
 Pb: 90 mg/kg; 06
Global Requirements
 Hg: 60 mg/kg; on Hazardous
 Se: 500 mg/kg Substances
Heavy metals - extractable Czech Republic  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001

 Textile, plastic and elastomeric products
for children (<36 months);
 In-house test method
07
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 As: 0.2 mg/kg; Safety Regulations
 Pb: 0.2 mg/kg;
 Cd: 0.1 mg/kg;
 Hg: 0.02 mg/kg;
08
Upcoming Safety
 Cr: 1.0 mg/kg; Regulations
 Cr(VI): Not detected;
 Co: 1.0 mg/kg;
 Cu: 25.0 mg/kg;
09
Quick Guide
 Ni: 1.0 mg/kg
 Leather and fur products for children 10
(<36 months): TÜV SÜD
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 As: 0.2 mg/kg;
 Pb: 0.2 mg/kg;
 Cd: 0.1 mg/kg; 11
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 Hg: 0.02 mg/kg; Softlines Network
 Co: 1.0 mg/kg;
 Cu: 25.0 mg/kg;
 Ni: 1.0 mg/kg
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Acronyms, footnotes
and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Heavy metals - extractable Indonesia  Regulation, No. 07/M-IND/  Infants’ clothing (0-36 months):  DIN 54233-4 Regulatory Bodies
PER/2/2014  Cd: 0.1 mg/kg; and Their Role
 Cu: 25 mg/kg;
 Pb: 0.2 mg/kg;
 Ni: 1 mg/kg
04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
Heavy metals - extractable Slovakia  Decree No. 635/2005  Textile yarn and thread, textile and  STN 79 0055; and Product Safety
clothing products  STN 80 0055; Regulation
 Textile portion of the combined textiles  STN 79 3873;
and leather:
 For children ≤ 3 years:
 STN P CEN/TS 14495 05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
 As: 0.2 mg/kg; Sources and Hazards
 Cd: 0.1 mg/kg;
 Pb: 0.2 mg/kg;
 Cu: 25.0 mg/kg; 06
Global Requirements
 Cr: 1.0 mg/kg; on Hazardous
 Co: 1.0 mg/kg Substances
 Ni: 1.0 mg/kg;
 Hg: 0.02 mg/kg;
 Sb: 30.0 mg/kg; 07
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 Age > 3 years (mg/kg): Safety Regulations
 As: 1.0 mg/kg;
 Cd: 0.1 mg/kg;
 Pb: 1.0 mg/kg;
08
Upcoming Safety
 Cu: 50.0 mg/kg; Regulations
 Cr: 2.0 mg/kg;
 Co: 4.0 mg/kg;
 Ni: 4.0 mg/kg;
09
Quick Guide
 Hg: 0.02 mg/kg;
 Sb: 30.0 mg/kg;
 Leather products : 10
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 As: 0.2 mg/kg; Softlines Services
 Cd: 0.1 mg/kg;
 Pb: 0.8 mg/kg;
 Hg: 0.02 mg/kg; 11
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 Total Cr: 50.0 mg/kg; (For children ≤ Softlines Network
3 years); 200 mg/kg;.0 (> 3 years) Cr VI:
10 mg/kg; (must be below the detection
limit of the method)
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Heavy metals - extractable South Korea  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Children’s jewellery (under 14 years old): Sb:  Appendix 36 of Self Regulatory Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Annex 45 60 mg/kg, As: 25 mg/kg, Ba: 1000 mg/kg, Safety Confirmation
Heavy metals - lead Canada  Canada Consumer Product Safety

Cr: 60 mg/kg, Hg: 60 mg/kg, Se: 500 mg/kg
 Children’s products (<14 years old) -  Determination of total lead in
04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
Act/ Surface Coating Materials Surface coating: 90mg/kg surface coating materials in and Product Safety
Regulations (SOR/2016-193) consumer products (C02.2) Regulation
 Canada Consumer Product

Safety Act / Children’s Jewellery
 Jewellery for children under 15 years of
age:
 Determination of total lead in
surface coating materials in 05
Hazardous
Regulations (SOR/2016-168)  Total lead: 600mg/kg consumer products (C02.2) and Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
 Migratable lead: 90mg/kg Determination of migratable lead
in consumer products (C08)
 Determination of Total Lead and 06
Global Requirements
Cadmium in Metallic Consumer on Hazardous
Substances
Products (C02.4)
China  GB 28480-2012 (Adornment-Provision  Children’s adornments: 300 mg/kg (Total);
for limit of baneful elements)  Adult adornments: 1000 mg/kg (Total)
 GB/T 28019, GB/T 28020, GB/T
28021
07
Global Product
Safety Regulations
leather sandals)
08
Upcoming Safety
Regulations
shoes)
09
Quick Guide
 GB 31701-2015 (Safety Technical  Infants and children’s textile products  GB/T 30157
Code for Infants and Children containing textile containing coating and 10
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Textile Products) paint dyeing: 90 mg/kg Softlines Services
Denmark  Danish Statutory order No. 856 of  100 mg/kg  In-house test method
September 5, 2009 11
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Heavy metals - lead European Union  Entry 63 of Annex XVII of REACH  Jewellery, imitation jewellery and hair  In-house test method Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006 accessories: 0.05% by weight
 Articles or accessible parts of articles
to be supplied to the general public (i.e. 04
Influence of NGOs
consumers) and can be placed in the in Environment
and Product Safety
mouth by children: Regulation
 < 0.05% by weight of lead (expressed
as metal) in the article or individual
parts of the article, or
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
 The rate of lead release of article or Sources and Hazards
any accessible part: ≤ 0.05 μg/cm2/h
(0.05 μg/g/h) 06
Global Requirements
Heavy metals - lead South Korea  Korea Self Regulatory Safety  Children and Infants’ (0-36 months) textile  Appendix 35 of Self Regulatory on Hazardous
Confirmation Act, Annex 4 and leather products: Safety Confirmation Substances
 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Surface coating, plastic, printing:
Annex 3 90 mg/kg; 07
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 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Metal: 300 mg/kg Safety Regulations
Annex 1
 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Children’s jewellery (under 14 years old): 08
Upcoming Safety
Annex 45 300 mg/kg Regulations
Switzerland  SR 814.81 ORRChem and SR  Treated textiles: Prohibited;  In-house test method
817.023.41  Dried paints and varnished on articles: 09
Quick Guide
100 mg/kg;
 Jewellery, imitation jewellery and hair
accessories: 500 mg/kg
10
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Taiwan  CNS 15290 Safety of Textiles  Children’s textiles (<12 years old):  CNS 4797-2 (Extractable content)
(General Requirements) 90 mg/kg in surface coating
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Heavy metals - lead USA  CPSIA section 101  Children’s products with accessible paint  CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1, ASTM Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
or surface coating (≤12 years old): F2853-10
90 mg/kg
 Accessible substrate for children product  Lead Content in Children’s Metal
04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
(≤12 years old): 100 mg/kg Products CPSC-CH-E1001-08 and/ and Product Safety
or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.1 and/or Regulation
CPSC-CH-E1001-08.2 and/or CPSC-
CH-E1001-08.3 05
Hazardous
 Lead Content in Children’s Non- Substances, Their
Metal Products CPSC-CH-E1002-08 Sources and Hazards
and/or CPSC-CH-E1002-08.1 and/
or CPSC-CH-E1002-08.2 and/or 06
CPSC-CH-E1002-08.3 Global Requirements
on Hazardous
 Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention  Toys containing paint: lead in paint =  CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1, Substances
Act (410 ILCS 45) 40 ppm - 90 ppm

 Children’s jewellery and child care articles:
CPSC-CH-E1001-08.3, CPSC-
CH-E1002-08.3 07
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lead in paint = 40 ppm - 90 ppm or lead in Safety Regulations
substrate = 40 ppm - 100 ppm, warning
label is required. 08
 Adult Products: All Consumer products Upcoming Safety
Regulations
with components (lead bearing substance)
containing > 600 mg/kg lead must contain
a warning label
09
Quick Guide
 California Health and Safety Code  Jewellery shall be made entirely from  In-house test method
Section 25214.1-2 Class 1, Class 2, and/or Class 3 materials. 10
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cadmium, mercury and 0.01% by weight

chromium VI Switzerland  SR 814.81 ORRChem  Packaging waste: Hg+Cd+Pb+Cr(VI):  In-house test method
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0.01% by weight Softlines Network
USA  Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse

 Adopted by 19 States in the U.S.A.
 Packaging waste: Hg+Cd+Pb+Cr(VI):
0.01% by weight
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Heavy metals - mercury Canada  Canada Consumer Product Safety  Surface coating: 10 mg/kg  In-house test method Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Act/ Surface Coating Materials
China
Regulations (SOR/2016-193)
04
Influence of NGOs
Provision for limit of baneful 1000 mg/kg (Total) 28021 in Environment
and Product Safety
elements) Regulation
Denmark  Danish Statutory Order No. 73 of  100 mg/kg  In-house test method
25 January 2016 05
Hazardous
Switzerland  SR 814.81 ORRChem  Articles containing elemental mercury or  In-house test method Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
mercury compounds: Prohibited
Heavy metal - migratable
elements
amended by Decree 521/2005
 Children products with non-metallic
surface treatment (<36 months):
Global Requirements
 Antimony (Sb): ≤60 mg/kg; on Hazardous
Substances
 Arsenic (As): ≤25 mg/kg;
 Barium (Ba): ≤1000 mg/kg;
 Cadmium (Cd): ≤75 mg/kg;
07
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 Chromium (Cr): ≤60 mg/kg; Safety Regulations
 Lead (Pb): ≤90 mg/kg;
 Mercury (Hg): ≤60 mg/kg; 08
 Selenium (Se): ≤500 mg/kg Upcoming Safety
Regulations
 Plastic used in children’s products exclude
those products that are designed to
ensure that children do not put them in 09
Quick Guide
their mouths (<36 months) and elastomer
used in children’s products (<36 months);
 Antimony (Sb): ≤60 mg/kg;
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 Arsenic (As): ≤25 mg/kg; Softlines Services
 Cadmium (Cd): ≤75 mg/kg; 11
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 Chromium (Cr): ≤60 mg/kg; Softlines Network
 Mercury (Hg): ≤60 mg/kg;
 Selenium (Se): ≤500 mg/kg
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01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Heavy metals – migration of Taiwan  CNS 15503 / CNS 4797-2  Children’s raincoat:  CNS 4797-2 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
certain elements  Sb: 60 mg/kg
 Antimony (Sb)
 Arsenic (As)
 As: 25 mg/kg
 Ba: 1000 mg/kg 04
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 Barium (Ba)  Cd: 75 mg/kg in Environment
and Product Safety
 Cadmium (Cd)  Cr: 60 mg/kg Regulation
 Chromium (Cr)  Pb: 90 mg/kg
 Lead (Pb)
 Mercury (Hg)
 Hg: 60 mg/kg
 Se: 500 mg/kg
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
 Selenium (Se) Sources and Hazards
Heavy metals - nickel China  GB 28480-2012 (Adornment-  Earrings and body-piercing products:  GB/T 19719
Provision for limit of baneful 0.2 μg/cm2/week;  GB/T 28485 06
Global Requirements
elements)  Adornments with direct skin contact on Hazardous
0.5 μg/cm2/week Substances
European Union  Entry 27 of Annex XVII of REACH

Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
 Earrings and body-piercing products:
0.2 μg/cm2/week;
 EN 12472:2005+A1:2009 and
EN 1811: 2011+A1:2015 (coated 07
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 Products with direct and prolonged skin product) EN 1811:2011+A1:2015 or Safety Regulations
contact: 0.5 μg/cm2/week  EN 1811: 2011+A1:2015 (uncoated
product) EN 1811:2011+A1:2015 08
Upcoming Safety
South Korea  Korea Self Regulatory Safety  Adults, children and infants’ (0-36 months)  Appendix 35.B of Self Regulatory Regulations
Confirmation Act, Annex 4 textile and leather products if there are Safety Confirmation
 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act, any metal parts continuously in contact 09
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Annex 3 with skin: 0.5 μg/cm2/week
Annex 1
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 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Children’s jewellery (under 14 years old)  Appendix 35 of Self Regulatory
Annex 45 if there is any metal parts continuously
contact with skin: 0.5 μg/cm2/week
Safety Confirmation
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 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Metal’s jewellery (above 14 years old)  Appendix 35 of Self Regulatory
Safety Confirmation
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01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Heavy metals - nickel Switzerland  SR 817.023.41  Earrings and body-piercing products:  EN 12472:2005+A1:2009 and Regulatory Bodies
0.2 μg/cm2/week; EN 1811: 2011+A1:2015 (coated and Their Role
 Products with direct and prolonged skin product) or
contact: 0.5 μg/cm2/week  EN 1811: 2011:A1:2015 (uncoated
product)
04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
Turkey  Entry 27 of Annex XVII of KKDIK  Products with direct and prolonged skin  EN 12472 and EN 1811 (coated and Product Safety
Regulation
contact: 0.5 μg/cm2/week product) or
0.2 μg/cm2/week;
 EN 1811(uncoated product)
05
Hazardous
Navy blue European Union  Entry 43 of Annex XVII of REACH  Substances: Banned;  In-house test method Substances, Their
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006  Mixtures: 0.1% by weight; Sources and Hazards
 Applicable to substances and mixtures
intended for colouring of textile and 06
leather articles Global Requirements
on Hazardous
N-nitrosamines China  GB 25036-2010 (Children’s canvas  Not detected  GB/T 24153 Substances
rubber footwear);
 GB 25038-2010 (Rubber Shoes) 07
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 GB 30585-2014 (Safety technical  Not detected (for rubber parts of infants’  GB/T 24153 Safety Regulations
specification for children’s footwear) footwear (0-36 months, footwear≤170mm))
Nonylphenol ethoxylates European Union  Entry 46 of Annex XVII of REACH  Substances: Banned;  ISO/DIS 18254 (Draft Standard) 08
Upcoming Safety
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006  Mixtures: 0.1% by weight; ISO 18254-2015 Regulations
Nonylphenol ethoxylates and South Korea  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Children and infants’ (0-36 months) textile  NP -Safety standard of infant
nonylphenol Annex 1
products: 100 mg/kg textiles Annex A
 NPEO – ISO 18254-1
09
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Annex 3
Taiwan  CNS 15290 Safety of Textiles  Children’s clothing (<12 years old):  CNS 15579 10
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(General Requirements) 1000 mg/kg Softlines Services
Odour China  QB/T 2880-2007 (Children’s leather  Grade 2  QB/T 2880 -2007 Section 6.2
shoes) 11
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sandals)
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Overview of Major
Odour China  QB/T 4331 -2012 (Children’s  Grade 3  QB/T 4331-2012 Section 6.10 Regulatory Bodies
athletic shoes) and Their Role
Optical brighteners Czech Republic  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001

 Toys and materials from surface treatments  In-house test method
for children (<36 months): Banned
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in Environment
Organic mercury compounds Japan  Act on Control of Household  Textile products - diapers, diaper covers,  Solvent extraction followed by and Product Safety
Products Containing Harmful bibs, underwear, sanitary bands, sanitary flameless AAS (background value Regulation
Substances (Act No.112 of 1973) underpants, sleepwear, gloves, socks and must not exceed 1 mg/kg)
stockings: Not detected
 Household Adhesive, paint, wax and shoe
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Hazardous
polisher: Not detected Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Organotin compounds European Union  Entry 20 of Annex XVII of REACH  DBT, DOT, Tri-substituted organotin  EN ISO 17353 (modified), CEN ISO/
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 compounds (such as TBT, TPT): 0.1% by
weight of tin (each)
TS 16179 06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
Switzerland  SR 814.81 ORRChem and SR  DBT, DOT, Tri-substituted organotin  EN ISO 17353 (modified), ISO Substances
817.023.41 compounds (such as TBT, TPT): 0.1% by 16179
weight of tin (each) 07
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Turkey  Entry 20 of Annex XVII of KKDIK  DBT, DOT, Tri-substituted organotin  EN ISO 17353 (modified), ISO Safety Regulations
compounds (such as TBT, TPT): 0.1% by 16179
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Organotin compounds - DBT South Korea  Korea Self Regulatory Safety  Infants’ textile and leather products (0-36  KS K 0737 Upcoming Safety
Regulations
and TBT Confirmation Act, Annex 4 months)
Annex 3
 DBT : 1.0 mg/ kg
 TBT : 0.5 mg/kg 09
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Organotin compounds - TBT South Korea  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Adults and children’s textile and leather  KS K 0737
Annex 1
products: TBT: 1.0 mg/kg 10
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Organotin compounds - TBT

and TPT
Japan  Act on Control of Household
Products Containing Harmful
 Textiles products - diapers, diaper covers,
bibs, underwear, sanitary bands, sanitary
 Solvent extraction followed by
flameless AAS and TLC (Gas 11
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Substances (Act No.112 of 1973) underpants, sleepwear, gloves, socks and chromatography will be used from Softlines Network
stockings: TPT, TBT: Not Detected 1 April 2016)
 Household adhesive, household paint,
household wax: Not detected
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02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Organotin compounds - TBT Taiwan  CNS 15290 Safety of Textiles  Infants’ textiles (<24 months): TBT, TPT -  NIEA T504.30B3 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
and TPT (General Requirements) 0.5 mg/kg (each);
 Textile with and without direct skin
contact: TBT, TPT - 1.0 mg/kg (each) 04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
Overall migration Czech Republic  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Plastic used in children’s products exclude  In-house test method and Product Safety
amended by Decree 521/2005 those products that are designed to Regulation
ensure that children do not put them in
their mouths (<36 months) and elastomers 05
used in chldren’s products: 10 mg/dm2 Hazardous
Substances, Their
Ozone depleting substances European Union  Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2009  Banned  In-house test method Sources and Hazards
(CFCs and HCFCs)

Pesticides - Dieldrin Japan  Act on Control of Household  Textile products - diapers, diaper covers,  Solvent extraction followed by GC
06
Global Requirements
Products Containing Harmful bibs, underwear, sanitary bands, sanitary ECD on Hazardous
Substances
Substances (Act No.112 of 1973) underpants, sleepwear, gloves, socks and
stockings: 30 mg/kg
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Safety Regulations
Products Containing Harmful bibs, underwear, sanitary bands, sanitary ECD
Substances (Act No.112 of 1973) underpants, sleepwear, gloves, socks and
stockings: 30 mg/kg
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Regulations
Pesticides - halogenated Switzerland  SR 814.81 ORRChem  Textiles and leather: Prohibited  In-house test method
organic compounds
PFC compounds - Perfluoro- European Union  POPs Regulation (EC) No.  Substance or constitute of preparation:  CEN/TS 15968:2010
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octane sulfonates (PFOS) 850/2004, Annex I 0.001% by weight;
 Semi-finished products or articles: 0.1% 10
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 Textiles or other coated materials: 1 μg/m2
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 Semi-finished products or articles:
0.1% by weight;
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Overview of Major
PFC compounds - Canada  Canadian Environmental Protection  Prohibited  In-house test method Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Perfluorooctane sulfonate, Act / Regulations Amending
salts and precursors
(PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic
the Prohibition of Certain Toxic
Substances Regulations, 2012 04
Influence of NGOs
acid(PFOA) and Long-chain (SOR/2016-252) in Environment
and Product Safety
Perfluorooctanoic acid LC- Regulation
PFCAs
PFC compounds - Perfluoro- Turkey  Official Gazette No.29236  Textiles or other coated materials:  In-house test method 05
Hazardous
octane sulfonates (PFOS) 1 μg/m2 Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
PFC compounds - Perfluoro- Norway  Norwegian Product Regulation  Textiles, Carpets or Coated Consumer  In-house test method
octanoic acid (PFOA) (2004-06-01 nr 922) Products: 1 μg/m2
 Others: 1000 mg/kg 06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
pH value China  GB 18401-2010 (Textile Products)  Infants’ textile products (0-36months):  GB/T 7573 Substances
4.0-7.5;
 Textile products with direct contact to
skin: 4.0-8.5;
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Safety Regulations
 GB 25036-2010 (Children’s canvas

skin: 4.0-9.0;
 4.0-9.0  GB/T 7573
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Upcoming Safety
Regulations
rubber footwear);
Czech Republic
 Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Textile product for children (<36 months):  ISO 3071-KCL solution (textiles),
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Annex 1 direct skin contact: 4.0-7.5;
 Adults and children’s textiles products
without direct skin contact: 4.0-9.0
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Introduction
02
Safety and Global
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Overview of Major
Phthalates Australia  Consumer Protection Notice No. 11  Toys and child care articles: DEHP: 1.0%  EN 14372, ISO 14389 Regulatory Bodies
of 2011 by weight and Their Role
Canada  Canada Consumer Product Safety

Act/ Phthalates Regulations
 DEHP, DBP, BBP: 0.1% by weight (each)
for vinyl in toys and childcare articles for
 Determination of Phthalates in
Polyvinyl Chloride Consumer
04
Influence of NGOs
(SOR/2016-188) children under 4; Products (C34) in Environment
 DINP, DIDP, DNOP: 0.1% by weight (each) and Product Safety
Regulation
for vinyl in toys or childcare articles that
can be placed in the mouth of child under 4
China  GB 30585-2014 (Safety technical Accessible parts:  ISO/TS 16181
05
Hazardous
specification for children’s  Infants’ footwear (0-36 months, footwear Substances, Their
footwear) ≤170mm): DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, Sources and Hazards
DNOP: 0.1% by weight
 Children’s footwear (36 months - 14 years,
footwear >170mm, but ≤250mm): DEHP,
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DBP, BBP: 0.1% by weight on Hazardous
Substances
 GB 31701-2015 (Safety Technical  Infants and children’s textile products  GB/T 20388
Code for Infants and Children
Textile Products)
textile containing coating and print
dyeing: DEHP, DBP, BBP: 0.1% by weight;
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DINP, DIDP, DNOP: 0.1% by weight Safety Regulations
Denmark  Danish Statutory Order No. 855 of

5 September 2009
 Toys and child care articles (<36 months):
0.05% by weight of all Phthalates: esters
08
Upcoming Safety
of o-phthalic acid except for 6 Phthalates Regulations
restricted under REACH Annex XVII
entries 51 & 52
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European Union  Entries 51 & 52 of Annex XVII  DEHP+DBP+BBP: 0.1% by weight (toys &  ISO 14389, In-house test method Quick Guide
of REACH Regulation (EC) No. childcare articles)
1907/2006  DINP+DIDP+DNOP: 0.1% by weight (toys
& childcare articles which can be placed
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in the mouth by children)
South Korea  Korea Self- Regulatory Safety
 Infants’ textile and leather products
(0-36 months):
 Appendix 35 of Self Regulatory
Safety Confirmation
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 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act, DNOP+DEHP+BBP+DBP+DINP+DIDP: Softlines Network
Annex 3 0.1% by weight
Annex 1
 Children’s textile and leather products:
DEHP+BBP+DBP: 0.1% by weight
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02
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Overview of Major
Phthalates South Korea  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Children’s jewellery (under 14 years old):  Appendix 35 of Self Regulatory Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Annex 45 DEHP, DBP, BBP 0.1% by weight Safety Confirmation
Switzerland  SR 817.023.41  DEHP+DBP+BBP: 0.1% by weight (toys &
childcare articles);
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
 DINP+DIDP+DNOP: 0.1% by weight (toys and Product Safety
& childcare articles which can be placed Regulation
Taiwan  CNS 15503  Children’s raincoat:  CNS 15138 05
Hazardous
 DEP, DMP, DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
DNOP:
 Each phthalate: 0.1% (w/w) Sum of 8
phthalates: 0.1% (w/w) 06
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on Hazardous
Turkey  Entries 51 & 52 of Annex XVII of  DEHP+DBP+BBP: 0.1% by weight (toys &  In-house test method Substances
KKDIK childcare articles)
 DINP+DIDP+DNOP: 0.1% by weight (toys
07
Global Product
Safety Regulations
 Official Gazette No. 29934  Adult and children’s footwear:
DEHP+DBP+BBP+DINP +DIDP+DNOP:
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Upcoming Safety
Regulations
1000 mg/kg
USA*  CPSIA section 108  Permanent ban:
 Toys for children up to 12 or childcare
 CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3 09
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articles for children up to 3 years old:
DEHP, DBP, BBP: 0.1% by weight (each); 10
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that can be placed in a child’s mouth
or childcare articles for children up to
3 years old: DINP, DIDP, DNOP: 0.1%
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by weight (each)
* Refer to section 8.2 for the upcoming new requirement of phthalates.
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02
Safety and Global
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Overview of Major
Polycyclic aromatic EU  Entry 50 of Annex XVII of REACH  Articles for the supply to the general  German AfPS GS 2014:01 PAH Regulatory Bodies
hydrocarbons (PAH) Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 public, containing rubber or plastic and Their Role
components that come into direct and
prolonged or short term repetitive contact 04
with the human skin or the oral cavity Influence of NGOs
in Environment
under normal or reasonably foreseeable and Product Safety
conditions of use: Regulation
 0.5 mg/kg (each) for toy and childcare
article
 1 mg/kg (each) for others
05
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 *Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), Benzo[a]pyrene Substances, Their
(BeP), Benzo[a]anthracene(BaA), Chrysene Sources and Hazards
(CHR), Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA),Benzo[j]
fluoranthene (BjFA), Benzo[k]fluoranthene 06
(BkFA) Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (DBAhA) Global Requirements
on Hazardous
Germany  German GS Mark Certification  Please refer to the table at the end of this  German AfPS GS 2014:01 PAH Substances
chapter
Primary aromatic amines - Czech Republic  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Textile, leather and fur, plastic and  In-house test method 07
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Aniline hydrochloride amended by Decree 521/2005 elastomer of products and textile for toys Safety Regulations
(<36 months): 0.05 mg/L;
 Surface coating of products: 0.002 mg/dm2 08
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Primary aromatic amines - Switzerland  SR 817.023.41  Treated textiles: Prohibited  In-house test method Regulations
paraphenylene diamine
Purity requirements for dyes
and pigments
 Dyes (mg/kg): As: 50, Cd: 20 Cr: 100, Cu: 250,  In-house test method
Hg: 4, Ni: 200, Pb: 100, Sb: 250, Zn: 1500
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 Pigment (mg/kg): As: 50, Cd: 50 Cr: 100,
Hg: 25, Pb: 100, Sb: 250, Zn: 1000 10
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compounds amended by 521/2005 coll. surface treatment (<36 months):
 Phenols: <0.05 mg/dm2
 Amines: <0.05 mg/dm2
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 Aniline hydrochloride: <0.002 mg/dm2 Softlines Network
 Formaldehyde: <0.10 mg/dm2
 Styrene: <0.10 mg/dm2
 Sum of phthalic acid esters: <0.2 mg/dm2
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Overview of Major
Short chain chlorinated European Union  POPs Regulation (EC) No.  0.15% by weight  In-house test method ISO Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
paraffins (SCCPs) 850/2004, Annex I 18219:2015
Switzerland  SR 814.81 ORRChem  Plastics and rubbers, textiles, leather,
paints and varnishes, Sealants: 1% by
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
weight and Product Safety
Regulation
Vinyl chloride monomer China  GB 21550-2008 (Restriction of  5 mg/kg  GB/T4615-1984
content hazardous materials in polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) artificial leather) 05
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Substances, Their
Czech Republic  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Plastic used in children’s products exclude  In-house test method Sources and Hazards
amended by 521/2005 coll. those products that are designed to
their mouths (<36 months): 1 mg/kg
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on Hazardous
Other Volatile Matter China  GB 21550-2008 (Restriction of  20 g/m 2
 GB 21550-2008 section 5.5 Substances
Content hazardous materials in polyvinyl  GB/T 2918-1998
chloride (PVC) artificial leather) 07
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Other hazardous substances USA  Washington Children’s Safe  0.004% Cadmium by weight;  In-house test method Safety Regulations
Products Act /RCW 70.240.020  0.009% Lead by weight;
 0.1% Phthalates by weight (combined) 08
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 Title 23 State of Rhode Island  Chemical requirements for children’s  ASTM F 2923 Regulations
General Laws Chapter 24.11; Jewellery in Rhode Island shall meet
Rhode Island Comprehensive the requirements as specified in ASTM 09
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Children’s Jewellery Safety Act standard
 Voluntary  Standard Consumer Safety Specification
for Adult Jewelry specified in the ASTM
 ASTM F 2999-14 10
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Remarks:
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Table 1. German PAH Requirement for GS Mark Certification 03

Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
AfPS DECISION ON PAH FOR GS MARK CERTIFICATION, 4 AUGUST 2014 (DATE OF APPLICATION: 1 JULY 2015) and Their Role
SUBSTANCE NAME CAS NO. LIMIT (MG/KG)

04
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in Environment
TOYS IN 2009/48/EC OTHER PRODUCTS IN PRODSG TOYS IN 2009/48/EC OTHER PRODUCTS IN PRODSG and Product Safety
Regulation
Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) 50-32-8 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1
Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP) 192-97-2 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1 05
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Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA) 56-55-3 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1 Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA) 205-99-2 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1
Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA) 205-82-3 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1 06
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Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA) 207-08-9 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1 on Hazardous
Substances
Chrysene (CHR) 218-01-9 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1
Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (DBAhA) 53-70-3 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1 07
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 191-24-2 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1 Safety Regulations
Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene 193-39-5 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1
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Acenaphthylene 208-96-8 Sum: < 1 Sum: < 5 Sum: < 10 Sum: < 20 Sum: < 50 Upcoming Safety
Regulations
Acenaphthene 83-32-9
Fluorene 86-73-7 09
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Phenanthrene 85-01-8
Pyrene 129-00-0 10
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Fluoranthene 206-44-0
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Sum of 18 PAH above <1 <5 < 10 < 20 < 50
Category 1 Materials, that are intended to be taken in the mouth or materials in toys with proper and long-term skin contact (longer than 30s)
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Category 2 Materials, not covered in Cat.1, with foreseeable contact to skin longer than 30 s (long-term skin contact) or repeated short-term skin contact* and references
Category 3 Materials, that do not fall in Cat. 1 or 2, with foreseeable contact to skin up to 30 s (short-term skin contact)
* Wording “short-term repetitive skin contact” from supplement to REACH Annex XVII entry 50 (Regulation (EU) No 1272/2013)

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6.2 Test Parameters & Requirements (By Country) Consumer Product
Safety and Global
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In this chapter, the restricted substances applicable to the fashion industry are summarised by countries. It includes the legal requirements as well as the 03
recommended requirements based on product recall cases. This table is specific to textiles, footwear and accessories, for example fashion jewellery. It aims to give Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
an overview of the various chemical requirements all over world. and Their Role
COUNTRIES TEST PARAMETERS REGULATIONS/REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS (PERMISSIBLE UPPER LIMIT) RELEVANT TEST METHODS 04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
Australia Azo dyes  Voluntary  Textiles and Leather: 30 mg/kg (sum)  Textile: EN ISO 14362-1, EN ISO and Product Safety
14362-3 Regulation
 Leather: EN ISO 17234-1, EN ISO
17234-2 05
Hazardous
Dimethylfumarate  Voluntary  0.1 mg/kg  In-house test method, CEN ISO/ Substances, Their
TS 16186 Sources and Hazards
Formaldehyde  Voluntary  Clothing specifically marketed as suitable

for people with sensitive skin: and
 ISO 14184-1
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infants’ clothing (<24 months):30mg/kg; on Hazardous
Substances
 Clothing and textiles in direct contact
with skin: 100mg/kg,
 Clothing and textiles without direct
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contact with skin: 300mg/kg Safety Regulations
Phthalates  Consumer Protection Notice No. 11  Toys and child care articles: DEHP: 1.0%
of 2011 by weight
 EN 14372, ISO 14389
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Regulations
Austria Chlorinated phenols - PCP  Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance  5 mg/kg  EN ISO 17070 (modified)
Formaldehyde
of 2003
 Legislation of Formaldehyde BGBI  Textiles that normally come into contact  EN ISO 14184-1
09
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Nr. 194/1990 with the skin and release more than
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Canada Asbestos  Canada Consumer Product  Not used  Detection of asbestos fibres in
Safety Act / Asbestos Products
consumer products (C26)
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Canada PFC compounds -  Canadian Environmental Protection  Prohibited  In-house test method Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Perfluorooctane sulfonate, Act / Regulations Amending
salts and precursors (PFOS),
Perfluorooctanoic acid
the Prohibition of Certain Toxic
Substances Regulations, 2012 04
Influence of NGOs
(PFOA) and Long-chain (SOR/2016-252) in Environment
Perfluorooctanoic acid and Product Safety
Regulation
LCPFCAs
Phthalates  Canada Consumer Product Safety  DEHP, DBP, BBP: 0.1% by weight (each)  Determination of Phthalates in
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
Act/ Phthalates Regulations for vinyl in toys and childcare articles for Polyvinyl Chloride Consumer Sources and Hazards
(SOR/2016-188) children under 4; Products (C34)
 DINP, DIDP, DNOP: 0.1% by weight (each)
for vinyl in toys or childcare articles that
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on Hazardous
can be placed in the mouth of child under 4 Substances
Flame retardants  Canada Consumer Product Safety  TRIS is prohibited in textile fabric used as  In-house test method
Act, Schedule 2, item 10 wearing apparel 07
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 Canada Consumer Product Safety  TCEP is prohibited in the product made,  Determination of tris Safety Regulations
Act, Schedule 2, item 16 in whole or in part, of polyurethane foam (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP)
that is intended for a child under 3 in polyurethane children’s product 08
Upcoming Safety
and similar consumer products Regulations
(C38)
Heavy metals - lead  Canada Consumer Product Safety  Children’s products (<14 years old) -  Determination of total lead in 09
Act/ Surface Coating Materials Surface coating: 90mg/kg surface coating materials in Quick Guide
 Canada Consumer Product  Jewellery for children under 15 years of
consumer products (C02.2)
 Determination of total lead in
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Regulations (SOR/2016-168) consumer products (C02.2) and

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 Determination of Total Lead and
Cadmium in Metallic Consumer
Products (C02.4)
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Canada Heavy metals - mercury  Canada Consumer Product Safety  Surface coating: 10 mg/kg  In-house test method Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Act/ Surface Coating Materials
China Azo dyes

 GB 18401-2010 (Textile Products)  Textiles: 20 mg/kg (each amine)  GB/T 17592, GB/T 23344
04
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in Environment
 GB 20400- 2006 (Leather and fur)  Leather: 30 mg/kg (each amine)  GB/T 19942 and Product Safety
Regulation
 GB 25036-2010 (Children’s canvas  Textiles: Not used (Acceptable limit: 30  GB/T 17592, GB/T 23344
rubber footwear);
 GB 25038-2010 (rubber Shoes)
mg/kg) 05
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Substances, Their
 QB/T 2880-2007 (Children’s leather  Textiles: 5 mg/kg (each amine);  GB/T 17592 (textile), GB/T 19942 Sources and Hazards
shoes)  Leather: 30 mg/kg (each amine) (leather)
 QB/T 4546 -2013 (Children’s leather  Textiles: 20 mg/kg (each amine);  GB/T 17592 (textile), GB/T 19942 06
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sandals);  Leather: 30 mg/kg (each amine) (leather) on Hazardous
Substances
shoes)
 GB 30585-2014 (Safety technical 07
Global Product
specification for children’s footwear) Safety Regulations
Chlorinated phenols - PCP

and 2,3,5,6-TeCP
rubber footwear);
 Not detected (Detection limit:0.5 mg/kg
(each))
 GB/T 18414.1-2006, GB/T 18414.2-
2006
08
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 GB 25038-2010 (Rubber Shoes) Regulations
Dimethylfumarate  GB 30585-2014 (Safety technical

 0.1 mg/kg  GB/T 26713
09
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Formaldehyde  GB 18401-2010 (Textile Products)  Infants’ textile products (0-36months):  GB/T 2912.1
20 mg/kg; 10
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 Textile products with direct contact to Softlines Services
skin: 75 mg/kg;
skin: 300 mg/kg
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Softlines Network
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
China Formaldehyde  GB 20400- 2006 (Leather and fur)  Infants’ products (0-36months): 20 mg/kg;  GB/T 19941 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
 Products with direct contact to skin:
75 mg/kg;
 Products without direct contact to skin: 04
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300 mg/kg in Environment
and Product Safety
 GB 25036-2010 (Children’s canvas  Infants’ canvas rubber or rubber shoes  GB/T 2912.1 Regulation
rubber footwear); (0-36months): 75 mg/kg;
 GB 25038-2010 (Rubber Shoes)  Other canvas rubber or rubber shoes: 05
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150 mg/kg Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
 QB/T 2880-2007 (Children’s leather  Textiles and leather:  GB/T 2912.1 (textile), GB/T 19941
shoes)  Infants’ shoes (< 3 years and
footwear≤170mm): 75 mg/kg;
(leather)
06
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 Children’s shoes (3-14 years, footwear on Hazardous
Substances
≤250mm): 150 mg/kg
 QB/T 4546 – 2013 (Children’s
leather sandals)
 Infants’ footwear (3 years and below and
footwear≤170mm) and materials with
 GB/T 2912.1 (textile), GB/T 19941
(leather)
07
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Safety Regulations
150 mg/kg
08
Upcoming Safety
Regulations
 QB/T 4331 -2012 (Children’s  Infants’ footwear (< 3 years and  GB/T 2912.1 (textile), GB/T 19941
athletic shoes) footwear≤170mm) and materials with
(leather)
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300 mg/kg 10
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 GB 30585-2014 (Safety technical  Infants’ footwear (0-36 months, footwear  GB/T 2912.1 (textilw), GB/T 19941 Softlines Services
specification for children’s ≤170mm): 20 mg/kg (leather)
footwear)  Materials with direct contact to skin: 75
mg/kg
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Softlines Network
300 mg/kg
12
Acronyms, footnotes
and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
China Heavy metals - arsenic  GB 28480-2012 (Adornment-  Adult and children’s adornments:  GB/T 28019, GB/T 28020, GB/T Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Provision for limit of baneful 1000 mg/kg (Total) 28021
elements)
04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
leather sandals); and Product Safety
 QB/T 4331-2012 (Children’s athletic Regulation
shoes)
Hazardous
specification for children’s footwear) Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Heavy metals - cadmium  GB 28480-2012 (Adornment-  Adult and children’s adornments:  GB/T 28019, GB/T 28020, GB/T
elements)
100 mg/kg (Total) 28021
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
 QB/T 4546 – 2013 (Children’s  100 mg/kg  QB/T 4340 Substances
leather sandals);
shoes)
07
Global Product
Safety Regulations
 GB 31701-2015 (Safety Technical  100 mg/kg  GB/T 30157
08
Upcoming Safety
Regulations
Code for Infants and Children
Heavy metals - Chromium VI

Textile Products)
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elements) 10
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 QB/T 4546-2013 (Children’s leather  Leather:10 mg/kg  GB/T 22807 Softlines Services
sandals)
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specification for children’s footwear) Softlines Network
 QB/T 2880-2007 (Children’s leather  Leather:10 mg/kg  IUC - 18
shoes) 12
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
China Heavy metals - extractable  GB 21550-2008 (Restriction of  PVC artificial leather:  GB 21550-2008 section 5.4 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
hazardous materials in polyvinyl  Pb: 90 mg/kg;
chloride (PVC) artificial leather)
 Cd: 75 mg/kg
 Pb: 1.0 mg/kg;  GB/T 17593.1-2006, GB 17593.4-
04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
rubber footwear);  Cd: 0.1 mg/kg; 2006, GB/T 17593.2-2007 and Product Safety
 GB 25038-2010 (Rubber Shoes)  As: 1.0 mg/kg; Regulation
 GB 28480-2012 (Adornment-
 Children’s adornments:
 Sb: 60 mg/kg;
 GB/T 28019, GB/T 28020, GB/T
28021 05
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elements)  As: 25 mg/kg; Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
 Ba: 1000 mg/kg;
 Cd: 75 mg/kg;
 Cr: 60 mg/kg; 06
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 Pb: 90 mg/kg; on Hazardous
Substances
 Hg: 60 mg/kg;
Heavy metals - lead  GB 28480-2012 (Adornment-

 Se: 500 mg/kg
 Children’s adornments: 300 mg/kg (Total);  GB/T 28019, GB/T 28020, GB/T
07
Global Product
Safety Regulations
Provision for limit of baneful  Adult adornments: 1000 mg/kg (Total) 28021
elements)
08
Upcoming Safety
Regulations
leather sandals)
shoes)
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 GB 31701 - 2015 (Safety Technical  Infants and children’s textile products  GB/T 30157 Softlines Services
Code for Infants and Children containg coating or paint dyeing:
Textile Products) 90 mg/kg 11
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Heavy metals - mercury  GB 28480-2012 (Adornment-  Adult and children’s’ adornments:  GB/T 28019, GB/T 28020, GB/T Softlines Network
elements) 12
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
China Heavy metals - nickel  GB 28480-2012 (Adornment-  Earrings and body-piercing products:  GB/T 19719 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Provision for limit of baneful 0.2 μg/cm2/week;  GB/T 28485
elements)  Adornments with direct skin contact
0.5 μg/cm2/week 04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
N-nitrosamines  GB 25036-2010 (Children’s canvas  Not detected  GB/T 24153 and Product Safety
rubber footwear); Regulation
 GB 30585-2014 (Safety technical  Not detected (for rubber parts of  GB/T 24153 05
Hazardous
specification for children’s infants’ footwear (0-36 months, Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
footwear) footwear≤170mm))
Odour  QB/T 2880-2007 (Children’s leather  Grade 2
shoes)
 QB/T 2880 -2007 Section 6.2 06
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on Hazardous
 QB/T 4546-2013 (Children’s leather  Grade 2  QB/T 4546 -2013Section 6.2 Substances
sandals)
Global Product
specification for children’s footwear) Safety Regulations
 QB/T 4331 -2012 (Children’s  Grade 3  QB/T 4331-2012 Section 6.10
athletic shoes) 08
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pH value  GB 18401-2010 (Textile Products)  Infants’ textile products (0-36months):  GB/T 7573 Regulations
4.0-7.5;
 Textile products with direct contact to 09
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skin: 4.0-8.5;
skin: 4.0-9.0;
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Softlines Services
 GB 25036-2010 (Children’s canvas  4.0-9.0  GB/T 7573
rubber footwear);
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Softlines Network
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
China Phthalate  GB 30585-2014 (Safety technical Accessible parts:  ISO/TS 16181 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
sepcification for children’s  Infants’ footwear (0-36 months, footwear
footwear) ≤170mm): DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP,
DNOP: 0.1% by weight 04
Influence of NGOs
 Children’s footwear (36 months - 14 years, in Environment
and Product Safety
footwear >170mm, but ≤250mm): DEHP, Regulation
DBP, BBP: 0.1% by weight
 GB 31701-2015 (Safety Technical  Infants and children’s textile products  GB/T 20388 05
Hazardous
Code for Infants and Children textile containing coating and print Substances, Their
Textile Products) dyeing: DEHP, DBP, BBP: 0.1% by weight; Sources and Hazards
DINP, DIDP, DNOP: 0.1% by weight
Vinyl chloride monomer  GB 21550-2008 (Restriction of  5 mg/kg  GB/T4615-1984 06
Global Requirements
content hazardous materials in polyvinyl on Hazardous
Substances
Other Volatile Matter
Content
 GB 21550-2008 (Restriction of
hazardous materials in polyvinyl
 20 g/m2  GB 21550-2008 section 5.5
 GB/T 2918-1998
07
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Safety Regulations
Czech Republic Banned dyes  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001
 Dyeing and printing products for children  DIN 54231
including toy (<36 months): Banned
08
Upcoming Safety
Regulations
Including solvent Yellow 1; Solvent Yellow 2;
Solvent Yellow 3; Basic Red 9; Disperse
Blue 1; Acid Red 26
09
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Formaldehyde  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Toys and textile, leather and fur products  EN ISO 14184-1
amended by 521/2005 coll. for children (<36 months): 30 mg/kg 10
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Heavy metals - Chromium VI  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Leather and fur used for children’s  In-house test method Softlines Services
amended by 521/2005 coll. products (<36 months): 50 mg/kg
(extractable); 0.1 mg/kg (leachable) 11
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Softlines Network
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Czech Republic Heavy metals - extractable  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Textile, plastic and elastomer products for  In-house test method Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
amended by 521/2005 coll. children (<36 months);
 As: 0.2 mg/kg;
 Pb: 0.2 mg/kg; 04
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 Cd: 0.1 mg/kg; in Environment
and Product Safety
 Hg: 0.02 mg/kg; Regulation
 Cr: 1.0 mg/kg;
 Cr(VI): Not detected;
 Co: 1.0 mg/kg;
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
 Cu: 25.0 mg/kg; Sources and Hazards
 Ni: 1.0 mg/kg
 Leather and fur products for children
(<36 months):
06
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
 As: 0.2 mg/kg; Substances
 Pb: 0.2 mg/kg;
 Cd: 0.1 mg/kg;
 Hg: 0.02 mg/kg;
07
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Safety Regulations
 Co: 1.0 mg/kg;
 Cu: 25.0 mg/kg;
 Ni: 1.0 mg/kg
08
Upcoming Safety
Regulations
09
Quick Guide
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Softlines Network
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Acronyms, footnotes
and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Czech Republic Heavy metals - migratable  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Children products with non-metallic  In-house test method Regulatory Bodies
elements amended by 521/2005 coll. surface treatment (<36 months): and Their Role
 Antimony (Sb): ≤60 mg/kg;
 Arsenic (As): ≤25 mg/kg; 04
 Barium (Ba): ≤1000 mg/kg; Influence of NGOs
in Environment
 Cadmium (Cd): ≤75 mg/kg; and Product Safety
 Chromium (Cr): ≤60 mg/kg; Regulation
05
Hazardous
 Plastic used in children’s products exclude Substances, Their
those products that are designed to Sources and Hazards
their mouths (<36 months) and elastomer 06
used in children’s products (<36 months); Global Requirements
on Hazardous
 Antimony (Sb): ≤60 mg/kg; Substances
 Arsenic (As): ≤25 mg/kg;
 Cadmium (Cd): ≤75 mg/kg; 07
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 Chromium (Cr): ≤60 mg/kg; Safety Regulations
08
Upcoming Safety
Regulations
Overall migration  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Plastic used in children’s products exclude  In-house test method
amended Decree by 521/2005 those products that are designed to
ensure that children do not put them in 09
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their mouths (<36 months) and elastomers
pH value  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001

used in chldren’s products: 10 mg/dm2
 Textile product for children (<36 months):  ISO 3071-KCL solution (textiles),
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amended by Decree 521/2005 4.0-7.5 ISO 4045 (Leather) Softlines Services
 Leather and fur products for children (<36
months): 3.5- 8.5 11
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Primary aromatic amines -  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Textile, leather and fur, plastic and  In-house test method Softlines Network
Aniline hydrochloride amended by Decree 521/2005 elastomer of products and textile for toys
(<36 months): 0.05 mg/L;
 Surface coating of products: 0.002 mg/dm2
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Czech Republic Release of organic  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Children products with non-metallic  In-house test method Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
compounds amended Decree by 521/2005 surface treatment (<36 months):
 Phenols: <0.05 mg/dm2
 Amines: <0.05 mg/dm2 04
Influence of NGOs
Purity requirements for dyes  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001  Dyes (mg/kg): As: 50, Cd: 20 Cr: 100, Cu: 250,  In-house test method in Environment
and Product Safety
and pigments amended by 521/2005 coll. Hg: 4, Ni: 200, Pb: 100, Sb: 250, Zn: 1500 Regulation
 Pigment (mg/kg): As: 50, Cd: 50 Cr: 100,
Vinylchloride monomer  Czech Republic Decree 84/2001

Hg: 25, Pb: 100, Sb: 250, Zn: 1000
 Plastic used in children’s products exclude  In-house test method
05
Hazardous
Substances, Their
amended Decree by 521/2005 those products that are designed to Sources and Hazards
their mouths (<36 months): 1 mg/kg
06
Denmark Chlorinated phenols - PCP  Danish Statutory Order No. 854 of  5 mg/kg  EN ISO 17070 (modified) Global Requirements
on Hazardous
5 September 2009 Substances
Fluorinated greenhouse  Danish Statutory Order No.552 of  SF6 must not be used in all products;  In-house test method
gases - SF6 and PFCs 2 July 2002  PFCs must not be used in car tyres, panes 07
of glass and shoes Global Product
Safety Regulations
Heavy metals - cadmium  Danish Statutory Order No. 858 of  Surface treatment (cadmium plating),  EN 1122, In-house test method
5 September 2009 colour pigment, or plastics stabilise:75
mg/kg (excluded those area covered by
08
Upcoming Safety
REACH Anne XVII, entry 23) Regulations
Heavy metals - lead  Danish Statutory order No. 856 of

September 5, 2009
 100 mg/kg  In-house test method 09
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Heavy metals - mercury  Danish Statutory Order No. 73 of  100 mg/kg  In-house test method
25 January 2016 10
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Phthalates  Danish Statutory Order No. 855 of  Toys and child care articles (<36 months):  In-house test method Softlines Services
5 September 2009 0.05% by weight of all Phthalates: esters
of o-phthalic acid except for 6 Phthalates
restricted under REACH Annex XVII
11
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Softlines Network
entries 51 & 52
European Union Asbestos  Entry 6 of Annex XVII of REACH
 Not used  Microscopic examination 12
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and references

01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
European Union Azo dyes  Entry 43 of Annex XVII of REACH  Textiles and Leather: 30 mg/kg (each  Textile: EN ISO 14362-1:2017, EN Regulatory Bodies
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 amine) ISO 14362-3:2017 and Their Role
ISO 17234-2:2011 04
Influence of NGOs
Dimethylfumarate  Entry 61 of Annex XVII of REACH  0.1 mg/kg  In-house test method, CEN ISO/ in Environment
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 TS 16186 and Product Safety
Regulation
Flame retardants  TRIS, TEPA, PBB, OctaBDE: Entries  Textiles intended to come into contact  In-house test method
4,7,8 &45 of Annex XVII of REACH
with the skin: TRIS, TEPA, PBB: Prohibited;
 PentaBDE: 0.001% by weight;
05
Hazardous
 PentaBDE, HBCDD: POPs  OctaBDE: 0.1% by weight Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Regulation (EC) No 850/2004,  HBCDD: 0.01% by weight
Fluorinated greenhouse
Annex I
 Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014  Footwear must not contain fluorinated  In-house test method
06
Global Requirements
gases greenhouse gases on Hazardous
Substances
Heavy metals - cadmium  Entry 23 of Annex XVII of REACH  Paint: 0.01% by weight;  EN 1122, In-house test method
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006  Dried paint: 0.1% by weight;
 Plastic, brazing fillers, metal parts of
07
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jewellery, imitation jewellery and hair Safety Regulations
accessories: 0.01% by weight
Heavy metals - chromium VI  Entry 47 of Annex XVII of REACH  Leather articles and articles containing  EN ISO 17075 08
Upcoming Safety
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 leather parts coming into contact with Regulations
skin: 3 mg/kg
Heavy metals - lead  Entry 63 of Annex XVII of REACH  Jewellery, imitation jewellery and hair  In-house test method 09
Quick Guide
Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006 accessories: 0.05% by weight
 Articles or accessible parts of articles
to be supplied to the general public (i.e. 10
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consumers) and can be placed in the Softlines Services
mouth by children:
 < 0.05% by weight of lead (expressed
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parts of the article, or Softlines Network
 The rate of lead release of article or
any accessible part: ≤ 0.05 μg/cm2/h
(0.05 μg/g/h)
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01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
European Union Heavy metals - lead,  Directive 94/62/EC  Packaging waste: Hg+Cd+Pb+Cr(VI):  In-house test method Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
cadmium, mercury and 0.01% by weight
chromium VI
Heavy metals - nickel  Entry 27 of Annex XVII of REACH  Earrings and body-piercing products:  EN 12472:2005+A1:2009 and
04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 0.2 μg/cm2/week; EN 1811: 2011+A1:2015 (coated and Product Safety
 Products with direct and prolonged skin product) EN 1811:2011+A1:2015 or Regulation
product) EN 1811:2011+A1:2015 05
Hazardous
Navy blue  Entry 43 of Annex XVII of REACH  Substances: Banned;  In-house test method Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006  Mixtures: 0.1% by weight;
 Applicable to substances and mixtures
intended for colouring of textile and 06
Global Requirements
leather articles on Hazardous
Substances
Nonylphenol ethoxylates  Entry 46 of Annex XVII of REACH  Substances: Banned;  ISO/DIS 18254 (Draft Standard)
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006  Mixtures: 0.1% by weight; ISO 18254-2015 07
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Organotin compounds  Entry 20 of Annex XVII of REACH  DBT, DOT, Tri-substituted organotin  EN ISO 17353 (modified), CEN ISO/ Safety Regulations
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 compounds (such as TBT, TPT): 0.1% by TS 16179
weight of tin (each) 08
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Ozone depleting substances  Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2009  Banned  In-house test method Regulations
(CFCs and HCFCs)
PFC compounds - Perfluoro-  POPs Regulation (EC) No.  Substance or constitute of preparation:  CEN/TS 15968:2010 09
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octane sulfonates (PFOS) 850/2004, Annex I 0.001% by weight;
 Semi-finished products or articles: 0.1%
by weight;
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 Textiles or other coated materials: 1 μg/m2 Softlines Services
Phthalates  Entries 51 & 52 of Annex XVII

of REACH Regulation (EC) No.
 DEHP+DBP+BBP: 0.1% by weight (toys &
childcare articles)
 ISO 14389, In-house test method
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1907/2006  DINP+DIDP+DNOP: 0.1% by weight (toys Softlines Network
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01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
European Union Polycyclic aromatic  Entry 50 of Annex XVII of REACH  Articles for the supply to the general  German AfPS GS 2014:01 PAH Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
hydrocarbons (PAH) Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 public, containing rubber or plastic
components that come into direct and
prolonged or short term repetitive contact 04
Influence of NGOs
with the human skin or the oral cavity in Environment
under normal or reasonably foreseeable and Product Safety
Regulation
conditions of use:
 0.5 mg/kg (each) for toy and childcare
article 05
Hazardous
 1 mg/kg (each) for others Substances, Their
 *Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), Benzo[a] Sources and Hazards
pyrene (BeP), Benzo[a]anthracene(BaA),
Chrysene (CHR), Benzo[b]fluoranthene 06
(BbFA),Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA), Global Requirements
on Hazardous
Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA) Dibenzo[a,h] Substances
anthracene (DBAhA)
Short chain chlorinated  POPs Regulation (EC) No.  0.15% by weight  In-house test method ISO 07
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paraffins (SCCPs) 850/2004, Annex I 18219:2015 Safety Regulations
Finland Formaldehyde  Finnish Government Decree  Textiles (<24 months): 30mg/kg;  SFS-EN ISO 14184-1:1999
233/2012  Textiles with direct skin contact: 100 mg/kg; 08
 Textiles with no direct skin contact: Upcoming Safety
Regulations
300 mg/kg
France Formaldehyde  Voluntary  Textiles intended to come in contact with  EN ISO 14184-1
skin (<24 months): 20 mg/kg
09
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 Textiles with direct skin contact: 200 mg/kg
 Textiles with no direct skin contact: 10
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400 mg/kg Softlines Services
Germany Allergenic disperse dyes  LFGB§ 30  5 mg/L  DIN 54231, LFGB§ 64 BVL B82.02-10
Carcinogenic dyes  LFGB§ 30  5 mg/L  DIN 54231, LFGB§ 64 BVL B82.02-10 11
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Chlorinated organic carrier  LFGB§ 30  Prohibited  DIN 54232
Chlorinated phenols - PCP  German Chemical Prohibition Act
(ChemVerbotsV)
 5 mg/kg  LFGB§ 64 BVL B 82.02-08 12
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01
Introduction
02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Germany Formaldehyde  German Consumer Goods  Textiles that normally come into contact  LFGB§ 64 BVL B 82.02-1 Regulatory Bodies
Ordinance (BedGstVO) with the skin and release more than and Their Role
1500ppm formaldehyde must bear the

label “Enthält Formaldehyd. Es wird 04
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empfohlen, das Kleidungsstück zur in Environment
besseren Hautverträglichkeit vor dem and Product Safety
ersten Tragen zu waschen.” Regulation
Heavy metals - chromium VI  German Consumer Goods

Ordinance (BedGstVO)
 Not detected (<3 mg/kg)  LFGB§ 64 BVL B 82.02-11
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Substances, Their
Polycyclic aromatic  German GS Mark Certification  Please refer to the table at the end of this  German AfPS GS 2014:01 PAH Sources and Hazards
hydrocarbons (PAH) chapter
India Azo dyes  The Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986, No. 29 of 1986 and its
 Imported textiles and textile articles must
not contain any of the hazardous dyes.
 Textile: EN ISO 14362-1, EN ISO
14362-3
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on Hazardous
amendments The handling, production, carriage, or use Substances
of such dyes is prohibited
Indonesia Azo dyes  Ministry of Industry’s directive no.  Infants’ and children’s clothing: Not  SNI 7334.1 07
72/m-IND/PER/7/2012 detected Global Product
Safety Regulations
Formaldehyde  Ministry of Industry’s directive no.  Infants’ clothing (0-36 months): Not  SNI ISO 14184-1
72/m-IND/PER/7/2012 detected;
 Children (over 36 months)’s clothing:
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75 mg/kg Regulations
Heavy metals - extractable  Regulation, No. 07/M-IND/

PER/2/2014
 Infants’ clothing (0-36 months):
 Cd: 0.1 mg/kg;
 DIN 54233-4
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 Cu: 25 mg/kg;
 Pb: 0.2 mg/kg;
 Ni: 1 mg/kg
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Japan Azo dyes  Act on Control of Household  Textile products - diapers, diaper  Textile: JIS L 1940
Substances (Act No.112 of 1973) -
covers, underwear, sleepwears, gloves,
socks, intermediate garments, outer
 Leather: ISO 17234-1, ISO 17234-2
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coverings, tablecloths, collar ornaments,
handkerchiefs, and towels, bath mats and
related products: 30 mg/kg (each amine)
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02
Safety and Global
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Overview of Major
Japan Flame retardants  Act on Control of Household  Textile products - sleepwear, bedding,  Solvent extraction followed by Regulatory Bodies
Products Containing Harmful curtains and floor mats: TEPA, TRIS, GC-FPD and Their Role
Substances (Act No.112 of 1973) BDBPP: Not detected
Organic mercury compounds  Act on Control of Household  Textile products - diapers, diaper covers,  Solvent extraction followed by 04
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Products Containing Harmful bibs, underwear, sanitary bands, sanitary flameless AAS (background value in Environment
Substances (Act No.112 of 1973) underpants, sleepwear, gloves, socks and must not exceed 1 mg/kg) and Product Safety
stockings: Not detected Regulation
 Household Adhesive, paint, wax and shoe
polisher: Not detected 05
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Organotin compounds - TBT  Act on Control of Household  Textiles products - diapers, diaper covers,  Solvent extraction followed by Substances, Their
and TPT Products Containing Harmful bibs, underwear, sanitary bands, sanitary flameless AAS and TLC (Gas Sources and Hazards
Substances (Act No.112 of 1973) underpants, sleepwear, gloves, socks and Chromatography will be used from
stockings: TPT, TBT: Not Detected
 Household adhesive, household paint,
1 April 2016) 06
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household wax: TPT, TBT Not detected on Hazardous
Substances
Pesticides - Dieldrin  Act on Control of Household  Textile products -diaper cover, underwear,  Solvent extraction followed by GC
Substances (Act No.112 of 1973)
sleepwear, gloves, socks and stockings,
inner wear, outerwear, headwear,
ECD 07
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bedding, pillows and floor covering, Safety Regulations
household yarn: 30 mg/kg
Pesticides - DTTB  Act on Control of Household  Textile products -diaper cover, underwear,  Solvent extraction followed by GC 08
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Products Containing Harmful sleepwear, gloves, socks and stockings, ECD Regulations
Substances (Act No.112 of 1973) inner wear, outerwear, headwear,
bedding, pillows and floor covering,
household yarn: 30 mg/kg or lower 09
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Formaldehyde  Act on Control of Household  Textile products - diaper, diaper cover, bib,  JIS L 1041
Substances (Act No.112 of 1973)
underwear, sleepwear, gloves, socks and
stockings, innerwear, outer wear, headwear
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and bedding for babies or infants under 24 Softlines Services
months of age: 16 mg/kg
 Textile products - underwear, sleepwear,
gloves, sock and stockings, tabi
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(Japanese socks), wig, fake eyelashes, Softlines Network
false moustache and beard: 75 mg/kg
 Adhesive used to keep socks and
stockings in place: 75 mg/kg
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02
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Overview of Major
Norway Chlorinated phenols - PCP  Norwegian Product Regulation  Textiles and leather: 5 mg/kg  US EPA 8270 or equivalent Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
(2004-06-01 nr 922) methods
Flame retardants  Norwegian Product Regulation
(2004-06-01 nr 922)
 DecaBDE: 0.1% by weight  In-house test method 04
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in Environment
Formaldehyde  Norwegian Product Regulation  Infants’ textiles (<24 months): 30 mg/kg  EN ISO 14184-1 and Product Safety
(2004-06-01 nr 922)  Textiles come into direct contact with Regulation
skin: 100 mg/kg

 Textiles do not normally come into direct 05
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contact with skin: 300 mg/kg Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
PFC compounds - Perfluoro-  Norwegian Product Regulation  Textiles, Carpets or Coated Consumer  In-house test method
octanoic acid (PFOA) (2004-06-01 nr 922) Products: 1 μg/m2
 Others: 1000 mg/kg
06
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on Hazardous
Slovakia Chlorinated phenols - PCP  Decree No. 635/2005  Textiles and clothing products in  STN 80 0055 (textile); Substances
direct contact with the skin or mucous  STN P CEN / TS 14494 (leather)
membrane: 0.05 mg/kg
 Leather products and composite products
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of textiles and leather designed in
direct contact with the skin or mucous
membrane: 08
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 For children ≤ 3 years: 0.5 mg/kg; Regulations
 For others > 3 years: 5.0 mg/kg
Formaldehyde  Decree No. 635/2005  Textiles and clothing products in  STN EN ISO 14184-1 (textile); 09
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direct contact with the skin or mucous  STN P CEN ISO / TS 17226
membrane:
 For children ≤ 3 years: 20 mg/kg;
(leather)
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 For others > 3 years: 75 mg/kg Softlines Services
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membrane:
 For children ≤ 3 years: 50 mg/kg;
 For others > 3 years: 150 mg/kg
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02
Safety and Global
Marketplace
Overview of Major
Slovakia Heavy metals - extractable  Decree No. 635/2005  Textile yarn and thread, textile and  STN 79 0055; Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
clothing products  STN 80 0055;
 Textile portion of the combined textiles
and leather:
 STN 79 3873;
 STN P CEN/TS 14495 04
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 For children ≤ 3 years : in Environment
and Product Safety
 As: 0.2 mg/kg; Regulation
 Cd: 0.1 mg/kg;
 Pb: 0.2 mg/kg;
 Cu: 25.0 mg/kg;
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 Cr: 1.0 mg/kg; Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
 Co: 1.0 mg/kg
 Ni: 1.0 mg/kg;
 Hg: 0.02 mg/kg;
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 Sb: 30.0 mg/kg; on Hazardous
Substances
 Age > 3 years (mg/kg):
 As: 1.0 mg/kg;
 Cd: 0.1 mg/kg;
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 Pb: 1.0 mg/kg; Safety Regulations
 Cu: 50.0 mg/kg;
 Cr: 2.0 mg/kg; 08
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 Co: 4.0 mg/kg; Regulations
 Ni: 4.0 mg/kg;
 Hg: 0.02 mg/kg;
 Sb: 30.0 mg/kg;
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 Leather products :
 As: 0.2 mg/kg; 10
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 Cd: 0.1 mg/kg; Softlines Services
 Pb: 0.8 mg/kg;
 Hg: 0.02 mg/kg;
 Total Cr: 50.0 mg/kg; (For children ≤
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3 years); 200 mg/kg;.0 (> 3 years) Cr VI: Softlines Network
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South Korea Allergenic disperse dyes  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Children and infants (0-36 months) textile  KS K 0736 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Annex 1 products: 50 mg/kg;
 Korea Self Regulatory Safety
 Adults’ underwear: Not used
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in Environment
Azo dyes  Korea Self Regulatory Safety  Adults, children and infants’ (0-36 months)  KS K 0147, KS K 0734 (polyester)or and Product Safety
Confirmation Act, Annex 4 textile and leather products: 30 mg/kg  EN ISO 14362-1, EN ISO 14362-3 Regulation
 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act, (each amine)
Annex 3 05
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 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act, Substances, Their
Annex 1 Sources and Hazards
Chlorinated phenols - PCP  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,

Annex 3
 Infants’ leather products (0-36 months):
0.5 mg/kg
 KS K 0733
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 Adults and children’s leather products: on Hazardous
Substances
5 mg/kg
Dimethylfumarate  Korea Self Regulatory Safety
 Adults, children and infants’ (0-36 months)  Appendix 4.B of Self Regulatory
textile and leather products: 0.1 mg/kg Safety Confirmation
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Safety Regulations
Annex 3
08
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Annex 1 Regulations
Flame retardants  Korea Self Regulatory Safety

 Adults, children and infants’ (0-36
months) textile products: TRIS, PentaBDE,
 PentaBDE, OctaBDE – KS C IEC
62321, TRIS - Appendix 4.A of Self
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 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act, OctaBDE: Not used Regulatory Safety Confirmation
Annex 1 10
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Confirmation Act, Annex 4 months): 20 mg/kg  KS M ISO 17226 (Leather)
Annex 3
 Adults and children’s textile and leather
products with direct skin contact: 75 mg/kg;
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 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Adults and children’s textile and leather
Annex 1 products without direct skin contact:
300 mg/kg
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02
Safety and Global
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Overview of Major
South Korea Heavy metals - cadmium  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Children and Infants’ (0-36 months)  Appendix 35 of Self Regulatory Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Annex 3 leather product: 75 mg/kg Safety Confirmation
Annex 45
75 mg/kg
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in Environment
Heavy metals - chromium VI  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Infants’ leather (0-36 months): 3.0 mg/kg  KS M ISO 17075 and Product Safety
Annex 3  Adults and children’s Leather products: Regulation
Heavy metals - extractable  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,

3.0 mg/kg
 Children’s jewellery (under 14 years old):  Appendix 36 of Self Regulatory
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Annex 45 Sb: 60 mg/kg, As: 25 mg/kg, Ba: 1000 Safety Confirmation Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
mg/kg, Cr: 60 mg/kg, Hg: 60 mg/kg, Se:
Heavy metals - lead  Korea Self Regulatory Safety

500 mg/kg
 Children and Infants’ (0-36 months) textile  Appendix 35 of Self Regulatory
06
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on Hazardous
Confirmation Act, Annex 4 and leather products: Safety Confirmation Substances
 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Surface coating, plastic, printing: 90 mg/kg;
Annex 3
 Metal: 300 mg/kg 07
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Annex 1 Safety Regulations

Annex 45
300 mg/kg
08
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Regulations
Heavy metals - nickel  Korea Self Regulatory Safety  Adults, children and infants’ (0-36 months)  Appendix 35.B of Self Regulatory
textile and leather products if there is any
metal parts continuously in contact with
Safety Confirmation
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Annex 3 skin: 0.5 μg/cm2/week
Annex 1
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 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Children’s jewellery (under 14 years old)  Appendix 35 of Self Regulatory
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 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Metal’s jewellery (above 14 years old)  Appendix 35 of Self Regulatory
Safety Confirmation
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01
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02
Safety and Global
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Overview of Major
South Korea Nonylphenol and  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Children and infants’ (0-36 months) textile  NP -Safety standard of infant Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NP, Annex 1 products: 100 mg/kg textiles Annex A
NPEO)  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,
Annex 3
 NPEO – ISO 18254-1
04
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in Environment
Organotin compounds - DBT  Korea Self Regulatory Safety  Infants’ textile and leather products  KS K 0737 and Product Safety
and TBT Confirmation Act, Annex 4 (0-36 months) Regulation
 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  DBT : 1.0 mg/ kg
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Organotin compounds - TBT  Korea Safety Quality Mark Act,  Adults and children’s textile and leather  KS K 0737 Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Annex 1 products: TBT: 1.0 mg/kg
Annex 3 06
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on Hazardous
pH value  Korea Self Regulatory Safety  Infants’ textile products (0-36 months):  ISO 3071 Substances
Confirmation Act, Annex 4 4.0-7.5;
Annex 1
 Adults and children’s textile products with
direct skin contact: 4.0-7.5;
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 Adults and children’s textiles products
Phthalates  Korea Self- Regulatory Safety

without direct skin contact: 4.0-9.0
 Infants’ textile and leather products  Appendix 35 of Self Regulatory
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Regulations
Confirmation Act, Annex 4 (0-36 months): DNOP+DEHP+BBP+DBP+ Safety Confirmation
Annex 3
DINP+DIDP: 0.1% by weight
 Children’s textile and leather products:
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 Korea Safety Quality Mark Act, DEHP+BBP+DBP: 0.1% by weight
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Annex 45 DEHP, DBP, BBP 0.1% by weight
Spain Chlorinated phenols - PCP,  UNE 59950  Textiles on footwear: 0.05 mg/kg;  UNE 59510 (textile), UNE CEN/TS 11
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TCP and TeCP  Leather on footwear: 5 mg/kg 14494 (Leather) Softlines Network
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02
Safety and Global
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Overview of Major
Switzerland Azo dyes  SR 817.023.41  Textiles and Leather:  Textile: EN ISO 14362-1:2017, EN Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
 30 mg/kg (each amine) ISO 14362-3:2017
ISO 17234-2:2011 04
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in Environment
Chlorinated phenols - PCP  SR 814.81 ORRChem  Textiles and Leather: Prohibited  EN ISO 17070 (modified) and Product Safety
and TeCP Regulation
Dimethylfumarate  SR 814.81 ORRChem  0.1 mg/kg  In-house test method, CEN ISO/
TS 16186 05
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Substances, Their
Flame retardants  SR 814.81 ORRChem  Textiles: TRIS, TEPA : Prohibited;  In-house test method Sources and Hazards
 PentaBDE: 0.001% by weight;
 OctaBDE: 0.1% by weight 06
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Heavy metals - arsenic  SR 817.023.41  Treated textiles: Prohibited  In-house test method on Hazardous
Substances
Heavy metals - cadmium  SR 814.81 ORRChem and SR  100 mg/kg  EN 1122, In-house test method
Heavy metals - lead

817.023.41
 SR 814.81 ORRChem and SR  Treated textiles: Prohibited;  In-house test method
07
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Safety Regulations
817.023.41  Dried paints and varnished on articles:
100 mg/kg;
 Jewellery, imitation jewellery and hair
08
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accessories: 500 mg/kg Regulations
Heavy metals - lead,

cadmium, mercury and
 SR 814.81 ORRChem  Packaging waste: Hg+Cd+Pb+Cr(VI):
0.01% by weight
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chromium VI
Heavy metals - mercury  SR 814.81 ORRChem  Articles containing elemental mercury or  In-house test method 10
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Heavy metals - nickel  SR 817.023.41  Earrings and body-piercing products:  EN 12472:2005+A1:2009 and
0.2 μg/cm2/week; EN 1811: 2011+A1:2015 (coated 11
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Overview of Major
Switzerland Organotin compounds  SR 814.81 ORRChem and SR  DBT, DOT, Tri-substituted organotin  EN ISO 17353 (modified), ISO Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
817.023.41 compounds (such as TBT, TPT): 0.1% by 16179
Pesticides - halogenated  SR 814.81 ORRChem

 Textiles and leather: Prohibited  In-house test method
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in Environment
organic compounds and Product Safety
Regulation
PFC compounds - Perfluoro-  SR 814.81 ORRChem  Substance or constitute of preparation:  In-house test method
octane sulfonates (PFOS) 0.001% by weight;
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by weight; Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Phthalates  SR 817.023.41  DEHP+DBP+BBP: 0.1% by weight (toys &
childcare articles);
Global Requirements
on Hazardous
 DINP+DIDP+DNOP: 0.1% by weight (toys Substances
in the mouth by children) 07
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Primary aromatic amines -  SR 817.023.41  Treated textiles: Prohibited  In-house test method Safety Regulations
paraphenylene diamine
Short chain chlorinated  SR 814.81 ORRChem  Plastics and rubbers, textiles, leather, paints  In-house test method 08
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paraffins (SCCPs) and varnishes, Sealants: 1% by weight Regulations
Taiwan Azo dyes  CNS 15290 Safety of Textiles  Textiles and Leather: 30 mg/kg (each  Textile: CNS 15205-1, CNS 15205-2,
(General Requirements) amine)  Leather: CNS 15204 09
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Heavy metals - cadmium  CNS 15290 Safety of Textiles  Not allowed in textile accessories  CNS 4797-2 (Extractable content)
(General Requirements) (extractable content) 10
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(General Requirements)  Textiles with direct skin contact: 75 mg/kg;
 Textiles with indirect skin contact:
300 mg/kg
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Heavy metals - lead  CNS 15290 Safety of Textiles  Children’s textiles (<12 years old):  CNS 4797-2 (Extractable content)
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Taiwan Heavy metals – migration  CNS 15503 / CNS 4797-2  Children’s raincoat:  CNS 4797-2 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
of certain elements – only  Sb: 60 mg/kg
mandatory for children’s
raincoat
 As: 25 mg/kg
 Ba: 1000 mg/kg 04
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 Antimony (Sb)  Cd: 75 mg/kg in Environment
 Arsenic (As)  Cr: 60 mg/kg and Product Safety
 Barium (Ba)  Pb: 90 mg/kg Regulation
 Cadmium (Cd)  Hg: 60 mg/kg
 Chromium (Cr)  Se: 500 mg/kg 05
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 Lead (Pb) Substances, Their
 Mercury (Hg) Sources and Hazards
 Selenium (Se)
Nonylphenol ethoxylates and  CNS 15290 Safety of Textiles  Children’s clothing (<12 years old):  CNS 15579 06
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nonylphenol (General Requirements) 1000 mg/kg on Hazardous
Substances
Organotin compounds - TBT  CNS 15290 Safety of Textiles  Infants’ textiles (<24 months): TBT, TPT -  NIEA T504.30B3
and TPT (General Requirements) 0.5 mg/kg (each);
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contact: TBT, TPT - 1.0 mg/kg (each) Safety Regulations
Phthalate  CNS 15503  Children’s raincoat:  CNS 15138
 DEP, DMP, DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, 08
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DNOP: Regulations
 Each phthalate: 0.1% (w/w)
The Netherlands Chlorinated phenols - PCP

 Sum of 8 phthalates: 0.1% (w/w)
 Warenwetbesluit Pentachloorfenol  5 mg/kg  EN ISO 17070 (modified)
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Formaldehyde  Commodities Act- Regulation on

formaldehyde in Textiles
 Textiles that come into direct skin contact
which contain more than 120 mg/kg
 EN ISO 14184-1
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of formaldehyde must be labelled with Softlines Services
”voor eerste gebruik wassen“. It must
not contain more than 120 mg/kg of
formaldehyde after being washed once
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Turkey Azo dyes  Entry 43 of Annex XVII of KKDIK  Textiles and Leather: 30 mg/kg (each amine)  Textile: EN ISO 14362-1, EN ISO
14362-3
 Leather: ISO 17234-1, ISO 17234-2
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02
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Overview of Major
Turkey Flame retardants  Entries 4,7,8 & 45 of Annex XVII of  Textiles: TRIS, TEPA : Prohibited;  In-house test method Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
KKDIK  OctaBDE: 0.1% by weight
Heavy metals - Cadmium  Entry 23 of Annex XVII of KKDIK  Dried paint: 0.1% by weight;
 Plastic: 0.01% by weight
 EN 1122, In-house test method 04
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Heavy metals - Nickel  Entry 27 of Annex XVII of KKDIK  Products with direct and prolonged skin  EN 12472 and EN 1811 (coated and Product Safety
contact: 0.5 μg/cm2/week product) or Regulation

0.2 μg/cm2/week;
 EN 1811(uncoated product)
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Organotin compounds  Entry 20 of Annex XVII of KKDIK  DBT, DOT, Tri-substituted organotin  EN ISO 17353 (modified), ISO Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
compounds (such as TBT, TPT): 0.1% by 16179
PFC compounds - Perfluoro-  Official Gazette No. 29236

 Textiles or other coated materials:  In-house test method
06
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on Hazardous
octane sulfonates (PFOS) 1 μg/m2 Substances
Phthalates  Entries 51 & 52 of Annex XVII of  DEHP+DBP+BBP: 0.1% by weight (toys &  In-house test method
KKDIK childcare articles) 07
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 DINP+DIDP+DNOP: 0.1% by weight (toys Safety Regulations
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 Official Gazette No. 29934  Adult and children’s footwear:  In-house test method Upcoming Safety
Regulations
DEHP+DBP+BBP+DINP+DIDP+DNOP:
USA Asbestos  16 CFR 1500.17(a)(7)

1000 mg/kg
 General-use garments sold in the US must  Microscopic examination
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not contain any asbestos
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 Various States law  TCEP, TDCPP, TCEP, HBCDD, TBBPA: 0.1%  In-house test method
Formaldehyde  Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F

by weight (each)
 Children’s products (<8 years old): 500 mg/kg  EN ISO 14184-1
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USA Heavy metals - cadmium  Cadmium in children jewelry  75 mg/kg  ASTM F 963-11, CPSC- Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
(Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, CH-E1004-11
Minnesota)
 California Health and Safety Code  Children’s jewellery: 300 mg/kg  In-house test method
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Section 25214.1-2 in Environment
and Product Safety
Heavy metals - lead  CPSIA section 101  Accessible paint or surface coating (≤12  CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1, ASTM Regulation
years old): 90 mg/kg F2853-10

 Children’s products with accessible paint  Lead Content in Children’s Metal
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or surface coating (≤12 years old): Products CPSC-CH-E1001-08 and/ Substances, Their
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 Lead Content in Children’s Non- on Hazardous
Metal Products CPSC-CH-E1002-08 Substances
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 Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention  Toys containing paint: lead in paint =
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 Children’s jewellery and child care CH-E1002-08.3 Regulations
articles: lead in paint = 40 ppm - 90 ppm
or lead in substrate = 40 ppm - 100 ppm,
warning label is required.
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 Adult Products: All Consumer products
with components (lead bearing substance)
containing > 600 mg/kg lead must contain
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 California Health and Safety Code
Section 25214.1-2
 Jewellery shall be made entirely from
Class 1, Class 2, and/or Class 3 materials.
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cadmium, mercury and
chromium VI
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USA Phthalate*  CPSIA section 108  Permanent ban:  CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
 Toys for children up to 12 or childcare
articles for children up to 3 years old:
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 Interim ban: Toys for children up to 12 in Environment
that can be placed in a child’s mouth and Product Safety
Regulation
or childcare articles for children up to
3 years old: DINP, DIDP, DNOP: 0.1%
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Other hazardous substances  Washington Children’s Safe  0.004% Cadmium by weight;  In-house test method Sources and Hazards
Products Act /RCW 70.240.020  0.009% Lead by weight;
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 Title 23 State of Rhode Island  Chemical requirements for children’s  ASTM F 2923 on Hazardous
General Laws Chapter 24.11; Jewellery in Rhode Island shall meet Substances
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Regulations
LFGB § 30 refers to a general requirement for consumer product safety in Germany. “Consumer products must not pose any risk to the health of the consumer due to their chemical
composition:”
* Refer to section 8.2 for the upcoming new requirement of phthalates.
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AfPS DECISION ON PAH FOR GS MARK CERTIFICATION, 4 AUGUST 2014 (DATE OF APPLICATION: 1 JULY 2015) and Their Role
SUBSTANCE NAME CAS NO. LIMIT (MG/KG)

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TOYS IN 2009/48/EC OTHER PRODUCTS IN PRODSG TOYS IN 2009/48/EC OTHER PRODUCTS IN PRODSG and Product Safety
Regulation
Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) 50-32-8 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1
Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP) 192-97-2 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1 05
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Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA) 56-55-3 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1 Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA) 205-99-2 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1
Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA) 205-82-3 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1 06
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Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA) 207-08-9 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1 on Hazardous
Substances
Chrysene (CHR) 218-01-9 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 191-24-2 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1 Safety Regulations
Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene 193-39-5 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5 <1
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Sum of 18 PAH above <1 <5 < 10 < 20 < 50
Category 1 Materials, that are intended to be taken in the mouth or materials in toys with proper and long-term skin contact (longer than 30s)
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Category 2 Materials, not covered in Cat.1, with foreseeable contact to skin longer than 30 s (long-term skin contact) or repeated short-term skin contact* and references
Category 3 Materials, that do not fall in Cat. 1 or 2, with foreseeable contact to skin up to 30 s (short-term skin contact)
* Wording “short-term repetitive skin contact” from supplement to REACH Annex XVII entry 50 (Regulation (EU) No 1272/2013)

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A comparison of these different requirements has been carried out. The most stringent test parameters of general softlines products have been identified. These can be 03
used as references during product development, where it is necessary to have one design that meets the requirements in more than one country/region simultaneously. Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
This chapter aims to provide designers and manufacturers with the current restricted substance requirements applicable for garments and footwear. Materials that and Their Role
may contain those hazardous substances are also listed. However, it should be noted that for some countries such as the USA, third party testing is a necessary criteria
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TEST PARAMETERS MATERIALS THAT MAY CONTAIN THOSE HAZARDOUS RECOMMENDED LIMIT Regulation
SUBSTANCES
Allergenic disperse dyes Synthetic textiles 0.5 mg/L 05
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Asbestos Heat insulating materials Not used Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Azo dyes Textiles and leather 20 mg/kg
Carcinogenic dyes Textiles 0.5 mg/L 06
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Chlorinated organic carrier Synthetic textiles 1 mg/kg (sum) on Hazardous
Substances
Chlorinated phenols - PCP, TCP and TeCP Textiles, leather, wood 0.05 mg/kg
Dimethylfumarate Textiles, leather, wood 0.1 mg/kg 07
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Flame retardants Textiles and plastic Not used Safety Regulations
Fluorinated greenhouse gases

Formaldehyde
Plastic
Textiles, leather and wood
Not used
Textiles and leather:20 mg/kg
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Wood: 0.1 mL/m3
Heavy metals - total cadmium Printing, coated materials, metal and plastic 75 mg/kg 09
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Heavy metals - chromium VI Leather 3 mg/kg
Heavy metals - extractable Textiles and leather Sb: 30.0 mg/kg
As: 0.2 mg/kg
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Co: 1.0 mg/kg
Cu: 25.0 mg/kg
Ni: 1.0 mg/kg 12
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TEST PARAMETERS MATERIALS THAT MAY CONTAIN THOSE HAZARDOUS RECOMMENDED LIMIT 03
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SUBSTANCES Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Heavy metals - total lead Printing, coated materials, metal and plastic 90 mg/kg - surface coating
Heavy metals - lead, cadmium, mercury and chromium VI Packaging materials

100 mg/kg - others
Hg+Cd+Pb+Cr(VI) ≤ 0.01% by weight
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Heavy metals – nickel release Metal trims with direct and prolonged skin contact 0.2 μg/cm /week – body piercing components; 0.5 μg/cm /
2 2 and Product Safety
Regulation
week – parts with direct and prolonged skin contact
Navy blue Textiles 1000 mg/kg 05
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N-nitrosamines Rubber 0.5 mg/kg Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
APEO and AP Textiles, leather and plastic 100 mg/kg
Organic mercury compounds Textiles Not used 06
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Organotin compounds Textiles, leather and plastic TBT, TPT: 0.025 mg/kg; on Hazardous
DBT, DOT, MOT: 0.1 mg/kg Substances
Other Volatile Matter Content

Pesticides
Plastic
Textiles and leather
20 g/m2
Not used
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PFC compounds Coated materials 1µg/m²
pH value Textiles and leather 4.0-7.5 08
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Phthalates Coated materials, printing, plastic 0.1% by weight Regulations
Polychlorinated compounds - PCBs and PCTs

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
Textiles and leather
Coated materials and plastic
Not used
0.5 mg/kg
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Short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs)

Solvent residues
Coated materials, leather and plastic
Coated materials
Not used
0.1% by weight
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Vinyl chloride monomer content Plastic 5 mg/kg
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7.1 Europe Consumer Product
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7.1.1 European Union’s Regulations on Product Safety This is particularly important as a company can concurrently have multiple roles 03
Overview of Major
for different products under REACH: manufacturer, downstream user, importer, Regulatory Bodies
7.1.1.1 REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction distributor and/or retailer. The role(s) a company plays within each supply chain and Their Role
of Chemicals)
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, REACH2, came into force on 1 June 2007. As a
must be also considered separately.
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REACH is composed of three main control instruments3: in Environment
European Union (EU) regulation, REACH applies directly in all Member States and Product Safety
without the need for transposition into national legislation. However, enforcement Regulation
is the responsibility of the Member States and each country has its own set of
enforcement penalties.
i. Registration – the main objective is to collect chemical information on the
chemicals that are on the EU market in order to implement the correct
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management measures of the hazards and risks associated with these Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
REACH has placed the responsibility of demonstrating product safety onto those chemicals.
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responsibility falls on the EU manufacturer and downstream user. However, as ii. Restriction – this continues the provisions under the previous so-called on Hazardous
“Marketing and Use Directive”, which restricts the marketing, use and placing Substances
REACH cannot be enforced outside of the EU and therefore non-EU manufacturers
have no direct compliance responsibilities, the job of ensuring compliance of
imported products falls onto the importer.
on the market of certain hazardous chemicals as substances, mixtures or part
of an article.
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Ensuring REACH compliance for imported products poses additional challenges iii. Authorisation – an objective of this new process is to eliminate or effectively
control risks from chemicals that are of particular concern. Authorisation is a
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for importers as compliance requires a significant amount of chemical information Regulations
to be communicated within supply chains. While both the EU and non-EU actors process divided into different stages and each stage requires different actors
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responsibilities, non-EU suppliers may not have the understanding or appreciation introduced includes substances of very high concern (SVHCs), Candidate List,
of the demands of REACH to ensure compliance. This means extra resources must
be made available by the importers for educating these suppliers; communicating
Authorisation List, communication, notification and sunset date.
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Table A: Summary of the obligations under REACH 03

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REACH REQUIREMENT REGISTRATION RESTRICTION AUTHORISATION and Their Role
Chemical List - Annex XVII Candidate List Annex XIV

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Concentration Threshold in - As per restriction condition 0.1% (w/w) 0.1% (w/w) - and Product Safety
Regulation
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Responsible parties Article producers, Article Article producers, Article Article suppliers (i.e. Article producers, Article Article producers in the EU Substances, Their
importers importers producer, importer, importers only Sources and Hazards
distributor, retailer)
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Restriction of Chemicals Authorisation on Hazardous
The restriction requirements in Annex XVII are not new: they are simply a The aims of authorisation are to “ensure the good functioning of the [EU] market Substances
continuation of the now repealed Directive 76/769/EEC. Before being repealed and
replaced by REACH Annex XVII, there were over 50 amendments to this Directive
while assuring that the risks from substances of very high concern [SVHCs] are
properly controlled and that these substances are progressively replaced by
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and these amendments were often referred to by their individual Directive suitable alternative substances or technologies where these are economically
numbers, for example: and technically viable.”
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§ Directive 91/338/EEC – cadmium; Authorisation is a new process that has introduced a number of new concepts
§ Directive 94/27/EC – nickel; and
§ Directive 2005/84/EC – phthalates in toys and childcare articles.
and requirements that may seem complicated, confusing and demanding to
almost all of the actors along the supply chain. The key to understanding and
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SVHC Candidate List The inclusion of the SVHCs into the Candidate List is the first step of Authorisation. 03
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The stage that is of most concern to an article supplier is the first stage – The ECHA recommends SVHCs listed on the Candidate List to be submitted to Regulatory Bodies
Establishing the Candidate List by identifying SVHCs. Substances that can be the European Commission (EC) regularly. The EC will determine whether it is and Their Role
identified as SVHCs, if one or more of the following criteria is/are met: necessary to include the substances into the Authorisation List (Annex XIV).
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§ Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Toxic to Reproduction (CMR) category 1A or 1B in The Candidate List updates twice a year in June and December. The latest in Environment
and Product Safety
accordance with Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (or, category 1 or 2 in Candidate List can be found in the ECHA’s website5. Regulation
old EU classification system)

§ Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) or very Persistent and very Authorisation List (Annex XIV)6
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§ Identified, on a case-by-case basis, from scientific evidence as causing within the EU. Moreover, Authorisation also applies to imported substances and
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level of concern as those above (e.g. endocrine disrupters). within the EU. Some brand may impose the same level of product safety requirement on Hazardous
on both EU-made and imported products by prohibiting the presence of all Annex Substances
Once the new SVHCs are added to the Candidate List, it immediately triggers the
communication obligation along the supply chain if the articles contain one or more
XIV SVHCs in their products.
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SVHCs in concentration over 0.1% weight by weight. In addition, EU producers and
importers of articles, containing any of the newly included SVHC, have six months to
notify the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)4 if the following conditions are met:
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per producer or importer per year
(ii) The substance is present in those articles above a concentration of 0.1%
weight by weight
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7.1.1.2 POPs Regulation (Persistent Organic Pollutants) contain POPs. For example, short-chain chlorinated paraffins are found in PVC 03
Overview of Major
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organic compounds that include a lot toys and bags. The use of PFC compounds e.g. PFOA and PFOS on garments with Regulatory Bodies
of hazardous substances such as pesticides (e.g. DDT, Chlordane, Dieldrin, etc.), water repellent function is a hot topic among NGOs. POPs is getting more and and Their Role
industrial chemicals (such as polychlorinated biphenyls, PCBs) and unintentional

by-products of industrial processes (such as dioxins and furans). Some of them
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are by-products generated as a result of human and natural activity. POPs are Back to the EU POPs Regulation (EC) No. 850/2004, it controls POPs in the in Environment
and Product Safety
persistent in the environment, bioaccumulative through the food chain, and pose following ways: Regulation
adverse effects to human health and the environment.

§ The production, placing on the market and use of chemicals;
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International Action on POPs § Management of stockpiles and wastes; Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
To protect human health and the environment against POPs, the International § Measures to reduce unintentional releases of POPs; and
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International legally binding instruments on POPs are introduced: Annex I prohibits production, placing on the market and use of the listed on Hazardous
substances, whether on their own, in preparations or as constituents of articles. Substances
§ The Protocol to the regional UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary

Air Pollution (CLRTAP) on POPs (Effective Date: 23 October 2003)
Flame retardants e.g. PentaBDE, PFC compounds e.g. perfluorooctane sulfonates
(PFOS) are listed on Annex I.
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§ The global Stockholm Convention on POPs (Effective Date: 17 May 2004)
These instruments aim at eliminating where feasible and as soon as possible,

EU General Product Safety Directive (GPSD)8
Directive 2001/95/EC aims to ensure only safe products are available on the EU
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releases of such substances and establishing provisions regarding waste market. It acts as a safety net to cover products which do not subject to specific
consisting of, containing or contaminated by way of these substances. legislations (e.g. toys, chemicals, cosmetics, machinery, etc.). According to this 09
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Directive, it gives a general definition of “safe product”. Any product, under normal
EU POPs Regulation
The EU had already its own regulations on POPs before it signed these
or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, does not present any risk or only the
minimum risks compatible with the use of products. In addition, it is producers’ and
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instruments. Regulation (EC) No. 850/20047 is the current EU regulation on POPs. distributors obligation to place only safe products on the EU market. Producers must
It combines the earlier EU regulations, and aligns it with the requirements of the
international agreements on POPs. To a certain extent, the Regulation goes further
inform consumers about the risks and appropriate measures for risk prevention. It is
also the producers and distributer’s responsibility to keep the product traceable by
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than the international agreements and the aim is to eliminate the production and affixing their name and address on the products.
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Directive provides a channel for rapid communication between the EU Member § Notification of SCCPs in plastic and accessories 03
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States and the European Commission. The Rapid Alert System for non-food SCCPs were included in the EU POPs Regulation in 2012. Sweden started to Regulatory Bodies
dangerous products (RAPEX)9 is updated weekly. Hence, authorities can quickly notify the public concerning toys containing SCCPs in 2013. The plastic parts and Their Role
exchange information for dangerous products. contain SCCPs as plasticisers. Starting from September 2014, SCCPs was also
found in handbags, purse, cases and wallets made of synthetic leather. In 2016
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Some restriction under REACH Annex XVII was originated from the RAPEX and 2017, some electrical appliances and equipment, hobby/sports equipment in Environment
and Product Safety
notification. The dimethyl fumarate (DMFu) is a typical example. Back in 2008, sofa containing SCCPs were also notified. This draws a special attention that POPs Regulation
and footwear made of leather containing DMFu and cause skin allergy. Those
products were being notified in various Member States. A Decision 2009/251/EC
can also be found in consumer products. As SCCPs persists in the environment,
they are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate
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was issued to safeguard human health. Later on this substance is restricted under in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
REACH Annex XVII, entry 61. By observing the cases in RAPEX, brands and buyers
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The cords and drawstrings in children’s clothing cases won the champion for on Hazardous
Significant RAPEX Cases RAPEX notification in the category of clothing, textiles and fashion items in Substances
§ Notification of Chromium VI in leather products

In 2017, more than fifty RAPEX notification cases are related to chromium VI
2017. Those products posed a risk of strangulation and injuries to children. In
order to ensure the product is safe, EN 14682:2014 contains specific baseline
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in leather products and majorities are fashion accessories and footwear. This requirements to ensure that cords and drawstrings are placed safely on
poses a chemical risk because chromium VI may trigger allergic reactions.
Chromium VI restriction under EU REACH Annex XVII applied from 1 May 2015.
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7.2.1 USA Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) Title I – Children’s Product Safety 03
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Sec. 101. Children’s products containing lead; lead paint rule12 Regulatory Bodies
The Consumer Product Improvement Act (CPSIA)10 of 2008 was enacted on 14 Sec. 102. Mandatory third party testing for certain children’s products and Their Role
August 2009. This Act aims to establish consumer product safety standards
and other safety standards for children’s product, and to re-authorise as well
Sec. 103. Tracking labels for children’s products13
Sec. 104. Standards and consumer registration of durable nursery products
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Sec. 105. Labelling requirement for advertising toys and games in Environment
as modernise the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This aims to protect and Product Safety
American citizens from unsafe products. Under this Act, it defines the term Sec. 106. Mandatory toy safety standards Regulation
“children’s product” as a consumer product primarily designed or intended for

children 12 years of age or younger and here are the general requirements for
Sec. 107. Study of preventable injuries and deaths in minority children related to
consumer products
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Sec. 108. Prohibition on the sale of certain products containing specified Substances, Their
children’s products: Sources and Hazards
phthalates14
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To identify whether the product should be subjected to CPSIA requirements or on Hazardous
other Federal legislation, it is always the best to know your product well. The Substances
Be tested for compliance by a CPSC-accepted accredited laboratory11. Normally it
is a third-party testing laboratory, unless exception applies; product type and age grading is important to determine corresponding standards
and rules to comply. CPSIA provides a user-friendly platform to guide15 you
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Provide the Children’s Product Certificate as an evidence of the product’s through what needs to be observed.
compliance;
For unsafe products, CPSC issues product recalls16 to withdraw them from the
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Affix permanent tracking information to product and its packaging. USA market. In 2017, the most frequently recalled fashion items are children’s
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Moreover, CPSIA also requires domestic manufacturers or importers of non- with small parts. Producers and importer should observe the guideline17
children’s products to issue a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC). However,
third-party testing is not required to certify the product. CPSIA consists of the
provided by the CPSC and the safety standard ASTM F 1816-97. In order to avoid
noncompliance with nightwear flammability, producer can follow CPSC’s tight-
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7.2.2 USA California Proposition 65 (CA Prop 65) Manufacturers and/or importers of products entering California should make sure 03
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their products bear a Prop 65 warning label or do not contain excess level of any Regulatory Bodies
Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 protects California hazardous chemicals to avoid any legal issues. and Their Role
citizens and the State’s drinking water sources from chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and to inform citizens about The most concerned chemicals for textile, footwear and accessories under CA
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exposures to such chemicals. It is commonly known as California Proposition and Product Safety
65 or CA Prop 65. Under this Act, the State of California is required to publish a Regulation
list of chemicals18 known to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Moreover, businesses are required to inform citizens about exposures to
§ Lead
§ Phthalates (DINP, DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIDP, DnHP)
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§ Arsenic Substances, Their
such toxic chemicals enabling them to make informed decisions to safeguard Sources and Hazards
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§ Formaldehyde 06
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CA Prop 65 is available on the website of Office of Environmental Health Hazard on Hazardous
The OEHHA has included diisononyl phthalates (DINP) onto the CA Prop 65 List Substances
Assessment (OEHHA) and the chemical list is updated regularly. New chemicals
may be included in this list. Unlike many regulations, CA Prop 65 chemical list
does not state the limit for each chemical. It is a “right to know” law that requires
as this chemical is known to be carcinogenic. This amendment is effective on 20
December 2014. Manufacturers and importers should be aware whether their
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products containing hazardous chemical(s) to have proper warning label. products contain this chemical. In fashion items, DINP is used as a plasticiser in
various polyvinyl chloride such as rubber shoes, rainwear, printing, etc. 08
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Manufacturers of products containing hazardous chemicals are often found Regulations
not providing a warning label as required by CA Prop 65 on the products and 7.2.3 US California Safer Consumer Products (SCP) regulations
are, therefore, sued by professional Prop 65 litigants or various NGOs. Once 09
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settlements are reached in these lawsuits, manufacturers are required to California Safer Consumer Products (SCP) regulations are more commonly
reformulate their products to meet certain limits and/or to provide warning
label for their products. Products involved in CA Prop 65 court cases thus far
known as California’s “Green Chemistry” law. It directs the Department of Toxic
Substances Control (DTSC) to identify and prioritise chemical ingredients in
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include various kinds of products including handbags, purses, footwear, belts, consumer products that may pose health concerns, and to determine the best
apparel, fashion accessories, jewelleries, kitchenware, brass products, and sport way to limit or reduce potential hazards posed by those chemicals. This came
into effect on 1 October 2013. The regulations provide a four-step science-based19
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1. Candidate Chemicals20 BEAUTY/PERSONAL CARE/ CLOTHING HOUSEHOLD/OFFICE 03

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DTSC establishes a list of Candidate Chemicals based on work done by HYGIENE FURNITURE/FURNISHINGS Regulatory Bodies
authoritative organisations because of their hazard traits or history of exposure. WITH PFCS, FRS and Their Role
This list is posted on the DTSC’s Chemical Lists web pages.  Skin Products
 Personal Hygiene
 Full Body Wear
 Lower Body Wear/
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2. Priority Products Products Bottoms  Fabric/Textile in Environment
and Product Safety
It starts at a small scale. A Priority Product is a consumer product that contains  Hair Products  Sleepwear Furnishings Regulation
 Cosmetics/Fragrances  Sportswear  Household/Office
one or more chemicals that have a hazard trait that can harm people and the
environment. As required by the SCP regulations, On March 2014, DTSC has
 Underwear
 Upper Body Wear/Tops
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published draft Initial Priority Products List. Substances, Their
BUILDING PRODUCTS: CLEANING PRODUCTS OFFICE MACHINERY Sources and Hazards
PAINTING PRODUCTS, CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS
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AND FLOORING on Hazardous
a) Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Systems containing unreacted diisocyanates Substances
 Adhesives and Glues  Fresheners/Deodorisers  Inks and Toners
b) Children’s Foam Padded Sleeping Products containing Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-
propyl) phosphate or TDCPP
 Carpeting and Carpet
Padding
 Cleaners
 Laundry
 Thermal Paper
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c) Paint and Varnish Strippers, and Surface Cleaners with methylene chloride  Engineered Wood and  Surface Care Safety Regulations
Laminate Flooring
In April 2015, final Priority Product Work Plan21 (Three year work plan) has been
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 Paint and Graffiti Regulations
published by DTSC. Removers
 Roof Coatings
 Sealants
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In this work plan DTSC has identified following seven diverse product categories
 Vinyl Flooring
for consideration over the coming three years.
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 Fishing weights
On July 1, 2017, DTSC imposed regulation on the first priority product i.e.,
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‘Children’s Foam-Padded Sleeping Products’ containing Chemicals of Concern,
TDCPP or TCEP.
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Children’s Foam-Padded Sleeping Products means polyurethane foam-padded, 7.2.4 US Washington State Children’s Safe Product Act 03
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assembled products including nap mats, cots, sleep positioners, travel beds, Regulatory Bodies
bassinet foam, portable crib mattresses, playards, playpens and foam pillows; Washington State’s Children’s Safe Products Act (CSPA) not only sets forth and Their Role
designed or intended primarily for 12 years or younger children to nap or sleep on. hazardous chemical restrictions for children’s products sold in the state, it also
contains a Reporting Rule22 that requires manufacturers of children’s products to
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Impending Due Date for Obligatory Notification: in Environment
submit a notice to the state’s Department of Ecology if a Chemical of High Concern and Product Safety
to Children (CHCC) is present in a product. Regulation
The regulations require responsible entities (manufacturers, importers,

assemblers, and retailers) to submit Priority Product Notifications to the DTSC Details of the reporting requirements are given in Chapter 173-334 WAC –
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through the CalSAFER information management system by August 30, 2017. For Substances, Their
Children’s Safe Products – Reporting Rule. Submission of a notice is necessary if Sources and Hazards
new products that are placed in California market after regulation effective a children’s product contains any of the listed CHCCs that is:
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commercial stream. § Intentionally added in a product component at any concentration above the on Hazardous
Substances
CHCC’s Practical Quantification Limit (PQL); or
Additionally, responsible entities are required to start the process of finding
safer alternatives or eliminating the use of these chemicals. To conform to the
§ Present as a contaminant in a product component at any concentration above
100 ppm.
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administrative requirements, the responsible entity must submit the Preliminary
Alternatives Analysis Report within 180 days of the regulation effective date. The Department of Ecology will periodically purchase products and test them for 08
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CHCCs. A manufacturer found to have violated the reporting rule may be fined up Regulations
3. Alternative Analysis to US$5,000 for each violation in the first offence, and up to US$10,000 for each
Responsible entities will have to identify and evaluate alternatives that repeated offence. 09
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reduce adverse impacts of the product with chemical of concern. It requires
manufacturers to ask, “Is this ingredient necessary? Is there a safer alternative?
Is that alternative feasible?” This assessment will be required only after the
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Currently, the CHCC list contains 85 chemicals. The below table summarises the limit of CHCC chemicals. 03
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CHEMICAL CAS NO. PQL (PPM) EPA METHOD and Their Role
1 Formaldehyde 50-00-0 5.0 8315

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3 N-Nitrosodimethylamine 62-75-9 1.0 8270 and Product Safety
Regulation
4 Benzene 71-43-2 1.0 8260
5 Vinyl chloride 75-01-4 1.0 8260 05
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6 Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 1.0 8315 Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
7 Methylene chloride 75-09-2 1.0 8260
8 Carbon disulfide 75-15-0 10.0 8260 06
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9 Methyl ethyl ketone 78-93-3 1.0 8260 on Hazardous
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10 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 79-34-5 1.0 8260
11 Tetrabromobisphenol A 79-94-7 20.0 3540/GCMS 07
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12 Bisphenol A 80-05-7 20.0 8270 Safety Regulations
13 Diethyl phthalate 84-66-2 5.0 8270

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14 DBP (Dibutyl phthalates); di-n-butyl phthalate 84-74-2 5.0 8270 Upcoming Safety
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15 Di-n-Hexyl Phthalate 84-75-3 5.0 8270
16 Benzyl butyl phthalate; Butyl benzyl phthalate 85-68-7 5.0 8270 09
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17 N-Nitrosodiphenylamine 86-30-6 1.0 8270
18 Hexachlorobutadiene 87-68-3 30.0 8270 10
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23 Methyl paraben 99-76-3 30.0 HPLC 12
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CHEMICAL CAS NO. PQL (PPM) EPA METHOD 03

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25 Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 1.0 8260 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
26 Styrene 100-42-5 1.0 8260
27 4-Nonylphenol 104-40-5 10.0 USGS 5-B2 04
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28 para-Chloroaniline 106-47-8 60.0 8270 in Environment
and Product Safety
29 Acrylonitrile 107-13-1 1.0 8260 Regulation
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31
Ethylene glycol
Toluene
107-21-1
108-88-3
5.0
1.0
8015
8260
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32 Phenol 108-95-2 60.0 8270 Sources and Hazards
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34
2-Methoxyethanol
Ethylene glycol monoethyl ester
109-86-4
110-80-5
10.0
10.0
8015
8015
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35 Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate 115-96-8 50.0 8270 Substances
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37
DEHP; bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
DOP (Di-n-octyl phthalate)
117-81-7
117-84-0
20.0
5.0
8270
8270
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38 Hexachlorobenzene 118-74-1 30.0 8270
39 3,3”-Dimethylbenzidine & Dyes Metabolized to same 119-93-7 10.0 8270 08
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40 Ethyl paraben 120-47-8 30.0 HPLC Regulations
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42
1,4-Dioxane
Perchloroethylene; tetrachloroethylene
123-91-1
127-18-4
1.0
0.5
8270/many
8260/many
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44
Benzophenone-2
4-tert-Octylphenol
131-55-5
140-66-9
20.0
10.0
GC-FID
USGS 5-B2
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45 Estragole 140-67-0 10.0 IFRA GCMS
46 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid 149-57-5 1.0 Not given 11
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47 Pentachlorobenzene 608-93-5 1.0 8270 Softlines Network
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49
C.I. Solvent Yellow 14
N-Methylpyrrolidone
842-07-9
872-50-4
1.0
50.0
LC/MS
8015/8270
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50 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6'-Decabromodiphenyl ether 1163-19-5 10.0 8270 Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
51 Perfluorooctanyl sulphonic acid and its salts; PFOS 1763-23-1 1.0 EPA PFOA
52 4-octyl phenol 1806-26-4 10.0 USGS 5-B2 04
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53 2-Ethyl-hexyl-4-methoxycinnamate 5466-77-3 5.0 HPLC in Environment
and Product Safety
54 Mercury & mercury compounds 7439-97-6 0.5 6020 or 700 Regulation
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56
Antimony & Antimony compounds
Arsenic & Arsenic compounds
7440-36-0
7440-38-2
1.0
1.0
6020 or 700
6020 or 700
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57 Cadmium & cadmium compounds 7440-43-9 1.0 6020 or 700 Sources and Hazards
58
59
Cobalt & Cobalt compounds
Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate
7440-48-4
13674-87-8
1.0
50.0
6020 or 700
8270
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60 Butylated hydroxyanisole 25013-16-5 10.0 USGS 5-B2 Substances
61
62
Hexabromocyclododecane
DIDP; Diisodecyl Phthalate
25637-99-4
26761-40-0
10.0
50.0
3540/GCMS
8270
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63 DiNP (Di-iso-nonyl phthalate) 28553-12-0 50.0 8270
64 Nonylphenol (NP) 25154-52-3 10.0 USGS 5-B2 08
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65 4-Nonylphenol branched 84852-15-3 10.0 USGS 5-B2 Regulations
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67
Bisphenol S (BPS)
Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP)
80-09-1
84-61-7
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-
-
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69
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
Triphenyl phosphate (TPP)
84-69-5
115-86-6
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70 Di-(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate (DMEP) 117-82-8 - -
71 Tris (2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (TDBPP) 126-72-7 - - 11
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75 Bisphenol F (BPF) 620-92-8 - - Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
76 Ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate (EHDPP) 1241-94-7 - -
77 Tricresyl phosphate (TCP) 1330-78-5 - - 04
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78 Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) 13674-84-5 - - in Environment
and Product Safety
79 Bis (2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate (TBPH) 26040-51-7 - - Regulation
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81
Bis(chloromethyl)propane-1,3-diyl tetrakis-(2-chloroethyl) bis(phosphate) (V6)
Isopropylated triphenyl phosphate (IPTPP)
38051-10-4
68937-41-7
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82 Decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) 84852-53-9 - - Sources and Hazards
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84
Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP)
Chlorinated paraffins
85535-84-8
108171-26-2
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-
-
-
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85 2-ethylhexyl-2,3,4,5-tetrabromobenzoate (TBB) 183658-27-7 - - Substances
Remarks:
The PQL and test method for item 66 to 85 are to be published by Washington Department of Ecology.
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7.3.1 Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) With time, Health Canada issues guidelines to help consumers and companies 03
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understand the importance of product safety and how to comply with legislation. Regulatory Bodies
Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA)23 came into force on June 20, In January 2014, Health Canada updated the guidelines for beach robes. The and Their Role
2011. It replaces Part I and Schedule I of Hazardous Product Act (Prohibited and
Regulated Products). The purpose of the Act is to protect the general public from
robe is considered as sleepwear and subject to flammability requirements. The
maximum dimensional criteria of the bath robe is updated as following,
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dangerous consumer products in Canada. and Product Safety
SIZE LENGTH (MM) Regulation
CCPSA applies to suppliers of consumer products in Canada, including  0 to 2

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manufacturers, importers, distributors, advertisers and retailers. The Minister of  3 to 4  480 Hazardous
Health (Health Canada) has authority to order a recall of the product if the product  5 to 6X  560 Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
 7 to 10  690
poses a “danger to human health or safety”. A person, who manufactures,
imports into Canada, advertises or sells a consumer product which is dangerous.
 12 to 14X  770
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They should take corrective measures, such as stopping the manufacture of on Hazardous
Regarding to the recall cases25 of fashion items by Health Canada, most of the Substances
a product or modifying the product so that it complies with the legislation.
cases are related to drawstrings in children’s clothing in 2014. Strangulation
Moreover, suppliers should maintain record-keeping to allow traceability of
products. It is also mandatory to report the incidents if it is suspected to be lead
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“Is Your Child Safe” in 201226 to teach consumers how to select safe products for Safety Regulations
to death or lead to serious adverse effects on human health. In addition, CCPSA
children. It is advisable to observe the guideline for compliance.
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to be placed on the Canadian market for example wearing apparel treated with Regulations
tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate should be banned.
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China is a fast growing market with increasing demand for apparel and footwear. Complying with mandatory standards represents only the first step for entry into 03
Overview of Major
More fashion brands are looking to sell their products in China. Before entering the China market. In the domestic market, other voluntary standards need to be Regulatory Bodies
China’s market, it is advisable to have a complete understanding of these complex complied. Those standards specify the test methods, performance and quality and Their Role
requirements. requirements of different kinds of products. Various Chinese Bureaus, consumer

associations, different parties in China carry out market spot checks on products.
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To begin with, there are two main categories of China standards, mandatory Products that fail to meet the standard may be subjected to heavy penalties and in Environment
and Product Safety
and voluntary. All products circulated within China must comply with mandatory exposed by the media. Regulation
standard. They are enforced by laws and administrative regulations and aim to
protect human health, personal property and safety. GB is the code of mandatory The high complexity of requirements in China is challenging for brands and a
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standards. The others such as GB/T, FZ/T and QB, etc. are voluntary standards. tailor-made solution is necessary. TÜV SÜD is familiar with all requirements Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
for the Chinese textile market and can support your company in meeting these
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and Quarantine Bureaus (CIQ), is responsible to carry out random spot check. agencies make us well suited to provide practical compliance support to help you on Hazardous
Port inspection is based on the GB standard requirements. If the products failed enter the market with confidence. Substances
to comply with the GB Standards, they cannot be imported. Here is the list of GB
Standards related to textile, footwear and fashion accessories.
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§ GB 18401-2010 Natural general safety technical code for textile products

§ GB 20400-2006 Leather and fur – limit of harmful matter
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§ GB 21550-2008 Restriction of hazardous materials in polyvinyl chloride artificial
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§ GB 25036-2010 Children’s canvas rubber footwear (shoes)
§ GB 25038-2010 Rubber shoes healthy and safe specification
§ GB 28480-2012 Adornment – Provision for limit of baneful elements
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§ GB 30585-2014 Safety Technical Specification for Children’s Footwear
§ GB/T 5296.4-2012 Instructions for use of products of consumer interest part 4:
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§ GB 31701-2015 Safety Technical Code for Infants and Children Products
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8.1 European Union and Certain Member State Requirements Consumer Product
Safety and Global
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8.1.1 European Union’s REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) 03
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Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
SUBSTANCES REFERENCES TO RESTRICTION SCOPE REQUIREMENTS DATE OF APPLICATION

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Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE)  Regulation (EU) No 2016/26  Textile articles which can  0.01% by weight of the textile  3 February 2021 and Product Safety
adding new entry 46a reasonably be expected to be articles or each part of the Regulation
of Annex XVII of REACH washed in water during their textile article

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Bis(pentabromophenyl)ether  Regulation (EU) 2017/227  Substances, mixtures and  Substances: Not used;  2 March 2019 Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
(DecaBDE) adding new entry 67 of Annex articles  Mixtures, articles: 0.1% by
XVII of REACH Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006
weight
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Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its  Regulation (EU) 2017/1000  Substances, mixtures and  Substances: Not used (Not  4 July 2020 Substances
salts and PFOA-related substances adding new entry 68 of Annex articles detected);
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PFOA-related substances:
< 1000 ppb
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8.1.1.2 Draft Text / Proposals 03

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SUBSTANCES SCOPE REQUIREMENTS EXPECTED ENFORCEMENT DATE and Their Role
Category 1A and 1B carcinogenic,

mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) substances
 All clothing articles contact with the
skin is assumed to be always possible
 Various  To be determined
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 Other textile articles where the contact in Environment
and Product Safety
with the skin is comparable to clothing Regulation
Examples: bed linen, pillow cases,
towels, sleeping bags
 Exemption:
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 Metal accessories parts of clothing/ Sources and Hazards
textile articles
 Non-clothing textile articles with
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 Footwear, clothing or their parts and Substances
accessories made of real leather,
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US Published New Rule for Phthalates in Toys and Child Care Articles: § General purpose polystyrene (GPPS) 03
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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued the final rule, 16 CFR § Medium-impact polystyrene (MIPS) Regulatory Bodies
1307, on prohibition of phthalates in children’s toys and child care articles. Five § Super high-impact polystyrene (SHIPS) and Their Role
phthalates are newly introduced and the total number of restricted phthalates
is up to eight. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on 27 October The final rule determines that the seven specified plastics are exempted from
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2017 and the requirement will become effective on 25 April 2018. third party testing for compliance with the phthalates prohibitions on children’s in Environment
and Product Safety
toys and child care articles. However, manufacturer or importer must comply with Regulation
The new rule for phthalates are amended as below: the phthalates prohibitions under CPSIA.
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§ CPSIA’s existing permanent prohibition for children’s toy or child care articles Below table compares between current and new ban on phthalates: Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
that contains more than 0.1 % by weight of DEHP, DBP, or BBP remains
unchanged. CURRENT BAN NEW BAN 06
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§ It prohibits any children’s toy or child care articles that contain more than 0.1% Phthalates Scope Phthalates Scope on Hazardous
by weight of DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, or DCHP. Substances
Permanent DEHP children’s Permanent DEHP any
§ The Interim ban on DIDP and DnOP has been lifted and four phthalates (DIBP,
DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) are included for permanent ban.
Ban DBP
BBP
toys, and
any child
Ban DBP
BBP
children’s
toy or child
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care article care article Safety Regulations
In addition to the update of phthalates requirement according to 16 CFR 1307, the

CPSC issued a final rule on phthalates exemption on certain specific plastics in
Interim Ban DINP
DIDP
any
children’s
DINP
DIBP
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toys and child care articles by adding 16 CFR 1308. This final rule took effect from DnOP toy that can DPENP
29 September 2017.
be placed
in a child’s
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DCHP 09
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mouth, and
Listed plastics are exempted from third party testing for regulated phthalates
(BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP and DNOP
any child
care article
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§
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Polyethylene (PE)
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§ High-impact polystyrene (HIPS) 12
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9.1 Drawstrings Guideline Consumer Product
Safety and Global
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One of the most common reasons for the recall of children’s clothing in Europe
and North America is presence of drawstrings on children’s apparel. Drawstrings Country-wise Drawstring Requirements:
03
Overview of Major
Regulatory Bodies
on children’s clothing may catch on items such as playground equipment, bus and Their Role
doors or cots and lead to death or injury. 1. United States:
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In United States, total 84 incidents (including 26 fatal) associated with drawstring § 1.1 Federal legislation in Environment
entanglements were reported between January 1985 and April 2011. Out of 84 In February 1996, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued and Product Safety
Regulation
incidents 56 were associated with neck/hood drawstrings and 28 were associated guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the
with waist/bottom drawstring on children’s upper outerwear.27 neck and waist drawstrings of upper outerwear garments, such as jackets
and sweatshirts. In June 1997, ASTM adopted a voluntary standard, ASTM
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Substances, Their
To reduce the risk of the entanglement hazard due to presence of drawstrings or F1816-97, Standard Safety Specification for Drawstrings on Children’s Upper Sources and Hazards
cords on children’s clothing, several countries have implemented safety measures Outerwear that incorporated CPSC’s guidelines.
either by implementing regulatory standards or voluntary safety guidelines. The 06
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United States and Europe have very strict requirements for drawstrings and CPSC’s drawstring guidelines did not represent a standard or mandatory on Hazardous
cords. requirement set by the agency. And, while CPSC did not sanction them as Substances
the only method of minimising drawstring injuries, CPSC believed that these
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Many retailers and manufacturers are selling clothing to multiple countries so that drawstrings. Although there was no mandatory requirements on drawstring Safety Regulations
they can expand their market share. Understanding and complying with varied after publishing the drawstring guidelines and given the cooperative effort by
drawstring requirements among various countries are one of the challenges for a number of manufacturers and retailers, CPSC noticed significant reduction in 08
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retailers and manufacturers. the annual average number of reported incidents associated with drawstring Regulations
entanglement.
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met for the sale of children clothing in the United States, Canada, European Union On 12 May 2006, the CPSC posted a letter on their website for the
and Australia. manufacturers, importers, and retailer for compliance with the industry
standard, ASTM F 1816–97. The letter also explained that CPSC considered
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The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (‘‘CPSIA’’), authorises 3. European Union 03
Overview of Major
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to specify, by rule, for Regulatory Bodies
any consumer product or class of consumer products, characteristics whose The General Product Safety Directive (Directive 2001/95/EC) requires that and Their Role
existence or absence shall be deemed a substantial product hazard under

certain circumstances. In August 2011, Director of the Federal Register has
products placed on the market be safe. This also applies to children clothes. The
Directive has been transposed as binding regulations in all the EU Member states.
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approved the final rule to determine that children’s upper outerwear garments in Environment
and Product Safety
in sizes 2T to 12 or the equivalent, which have neck or hood drawstrings, and The European Commission (EC) adopted an updated harmonised standard (EN Regulation
in sizes 2T to 16 or the equivalent, which have waist or bottom drawstrings that

do not meet specified criteria, present substantial product hazards (16 CFR Part
14682: 2014, “Safety of Children’s Clothing – Cords and Drawstrings on Children’s
Clothing-Specifications”) which limits the use of drawstrings in children’s apparel.
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1120). Those products should comply with ASTM F1816-97. The purpose of this standard is to minimise the risk of accidental entanglement by Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing.
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Before CPSC’s mandatory regulation came into effective, New York and This updated standard was published in the Official Journal of the European on Hazardous
Wisconsin have implemented mandatory laws for drawstrings. Union (OJEU) 2015/C335/01 of 09 Oct 2015. As a result, clothing in compliance Substances
1.2.1 New York: New York State General Business Law, Section 391-b(2) which
with the safety requirements prescribed by this standard was presumed to be in
compliance with the general safety requirement of the GPSD.
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is stricter than the CPSC’s guidelines, prohibits the sale of any children’s
clothing from size 2-T to 16 that includes a drawstring at the neck, at the bottom
opening of an upper body garment or at the waist of a lower body garment.
In Ireland, Hood Cords for Children’s Clothing, SI 1976 No. 140 came into operation
on 1 October 1976. Therefore, products distributed in the Ireland must comply with
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this requirement in addition to the requirements of EN 14682:2014.
1.2.2 Wisconsin: Wisconsin State law ATCP 139, “Consumer Product Safety” 09
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has banned the selling of children’s products, which present a serious and In the United Kingdom (UK), SI 1976 No. 2, The Children’s Clothing (Hood Cords)
unreasonable hazard to child health and safety. Regulations was effective up till 30 September 2012 and it has been revoked by
The Product Safety (Revocation) Regulations 2012. (SI 2012 No. 1815) has been
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2. Canada effective since 1 October 2012.
In December 2000, Health Canada published advisory notice Advisory 2000-111

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(“Potential Strangulation from Drawstring’s on Children’s Outerwear”) which
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According to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), there have been no fatalities reported in Australia from accidents involving drawstrings. and Their Role
To ensure that drawstring hazards continue to be minimised, the ACCC urged cooperation from suppliers to follow a voluntary guideline. ACCC’s voluntary guideline is
based on US and European standards (ASTM F1816 and EN 14682).
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TABLE OF SUMMARY FOR DRAWSTRING REQUIREMENTS Regulation
COUNTRY/
STATE/REGION:
AUSTRALIA CANADA CHINA
EU
EUROPEAN UNION
IRELAND FEDERAL
USA
NEW YORK WISCONSIN
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Substances, Their
Requirement Voluntary Voluntary Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Sources and Hazards
Regulation - - - General Product

Safety Directive
S.I. No. 140/1976 - 16 CFR 1120
Industrial Research
N.Y. Gen. Bus. Wisconsin State
Law Section 391.b law ATCP 139, 06
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(Directive and Standards (Consol.2002) “Consumer on Hazardous
Substances
2001/95/EC) (Section 44) Product Safety”
(Hood Cords For
Children’s Clothing) 07
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Order, 1976 Safety Regulations
Standard ACCC’s Suggested

practice for
ASTM F1816-97,
Standard Safety
GB 31701-2015
Safety Technical
EN 14682:2014
Safety of
Industrial Research
and Standards,
ASTM F1816-97,
Standard Safety
No specific
standard but
No specific
standard but 08
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drawstrings on Specification for Code for Infants Children’s Clothing Hood Cords for Specification for requirements requirements Regulations
children’s clothing Drawstrings on and Children – Cords and Children’s Clothing, Drawstrings on are listed in the are listed in the
Or ASTM F Children’s Upper Textile Products Drawstrings on S.I. Number 140 of Children’s Upper legislation legislation 09
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1816-97 Or EN Outerwear Children’s Clothing 1976 Outerwear
14682:2007 - Specification
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STANDARDS/ ASTM F 1816-97 DIVISION OF ATCP 139.055 **POLICY EN 14682 : 2014 ***S.I. NO. 140/1976 03
Overview of Major
GUIDELINE CONSUMER GUIDELINES UNDER Regulatory Bodies
PROTECTION’S THE HAZARDOUS and Their Role
TIP SHEET: PRODUCT ACT.
DRAWSTRINGS (DRAWSTRINGS) 04
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COUNTRY/ USA, Australia New York Wisconsin Canada EU, Australia Ireland in Environment
and Product Safety
STATE/ REGION: Regulation
HOOD AND NECK AREA
TYPES OF  Children’s Upper  All Children’s  All Children’s  All Children’s  All Children’s Clothing  Child's outer 05
Hazardous
APPAREL Outerwear Clothing Clothing Clothing garment Substances, Their
INCLUDED: Sources and Hazards
SIZES/AGES:  Sizes 2T– 12  Sizes 2T – 12  Sizes 0 – 16  Sizes 2T- 14X  Ages 0-14 (as below)  Garments
measuring 44 cm
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or less across the on Hazardous
Substances
chest
REQUIREMENTS:  Drawstrings
should not be
 No hood/neck
drawstrings are
 No hood/neck
drawstrings are
 No drawstrings Ages 0- 6 years 11 months:
should be added  No drawstrings, functional cords in the
 No hood
drawstrings are
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used in the head/ allowed allowed to the head and head, neck or upper chest area; allowed
neck area neck area of
children’s clothing
 Decorative cords are not allowed in the
hood or at the back of neck 08
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 Decorative cord at other part of neck Regulations
and upper chest are permitted the
length of free end is 75mm and no
knot, toggles or three dimensional
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embellishments are attached.
 Adjusting tabs should not have the length
more than 75 mm and shall have no
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buttons, toggle, buckle on the free end.
 Shoulder straps, when worn, shall not
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strap shall not have free ends longer
than 75 mm and fixed loops shall be no
more than 75 mm in circumference;
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HOOD AND NECK AREA
REQUIREMENTS: Ages 0- 6 years 11 months (continue): 05
Hazardous
 Decorative cords shall not be made Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
from elastic cords.
 Halter neck-style garments shall be
constructed with no free ends in the 06
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hood and neck area; on Hazardous
Substances
Ages 7-14 years:
 Drawstrings cannot have free ends.
No protruding loop when garment is 07
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open at its largest & the garment is Safety Regulations
laid flat. Maximum protruding loop
circumference of 150 mm (6 inch) 08
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when the garment is at the size Regulations
intended to fit.
 Toggles allowed on drawstrings with
no free ends and toggles must be fixed
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than 75 mm in length and shall not be
made of elastic. Adjusting tab shall not
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HOOD AND NECK AREA
REQUIREMENTS: Ages 7-14 years (continue): 05
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 Shoulder straps are permissible Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
provided any free ends are no longer
than 140 mm from the point at which
they are to be tied and fixed loops are 06
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no more than 75 mm in circumference; on Hazardous
Substances
 Halter neck-style garments shall be
constructed with no free ends in the
neck and throat area. 07
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CHEST AND WAIST AREA
TYPES OF
APPAREL
 Children’s Upper
Outerwear
 All Children’s
Clothing
 All Children’s
Clothing
 Children’s
Clothing
 All Children’s Clothing - 08
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Regulations
INCLUDED:
SIZES/AGES:  Sizes 2T– 16  Sizes 2T – 16  Sizes 0 – 16  Sizes 2T- 14X  Ages 0-14 (as below) - 09
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REQUIREMENTS:  No more than  No more than  Not more than  No more than  Garments worn from waist down  No Requirement
3 inches of the
drawstring shall
3 inches of the
drawstring shall
3 inches of any
drawstring is
7.5cm of the
drawstring shall
without shoulder straps, braces, or
sleeves, such as trousers, shorts, skirts,
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be outside of be outside of outside the be outside of briefs, bikini bottoms, shall not have: Softlines Services
the drawstring the drawstring drawstring the drawstring a) free ends of drawstrings longer
channel when channel when channel when channel when than 20 cm at each end when the 11
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REQUIREMENTS:  Toggles,  Toggles,  There is no  Toggles, b) protruding loops on drawstrings 05
Hazardous
knots or other knots or other toggle, knot or knots or other with no free ends, when the Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
attachments shall attachments shall other attachment attachments shall garment is open to its largest and
not be used at
the ends of the
not be used at
the ends of the
at the free end of
any drawstring.
not be used at
the ends of the
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for adjustment of drawstrings with 06
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drawstring. drawstring.  Every drawstring drawstring no free ends, the toggles shall be on Hazardous
Substances
 The drawstring  The drawstring is sewn to the  The drawstring fixed to the garment
shall be tacked
at the midpoint
shall be tacked
at the midpoint
garment at the
midpoint of
shall be sewn at
the midpoint of
c) functional cords longer than 20 cm;
d) decorative cords longer than 14 cm 07
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of the channel of the channel the drawstring the channel so it including any embellishment. Safety Regulations
so it cannot so it cannot channel so the cannot be pulled  Garments other than those listed
be pulled long be pulled long drawstring long enough above such as shirts, coats, dresses, 08
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enough to catch enough to catch cannot be to catch on and dungarees shall not have: Regulations
on something. on something. pulled out of the something a) free ends of drawstrings longer
channel. than 14 cm at each end when the
garment is open to its largest and
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laid flat.
 Where toggles are used for adjustment
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of drawstrings with no free ends, the
toggles shall be fixed to the garment
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REQUIREMENTS: c) functional cords longer than 14 cm; 05
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d) decorative cords longer than 14 cm Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
including any embellishment.
 For all garments, adjusting tabs in the
waist area shall be a maximum of 14 cm. 06
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 For young children, tied belts or sashes on Hazardous
Substances
intended to be tied at the back of the
garment are permissible provided that
when untied and measured from the 07
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point where they are to be tied, they Safety Regulations
shall be no more than 36 cm in length.
When untied, they shall not hang 08
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below the hem of the garment Regulations
 For older children and young persons,
tied belts or sashes intended to be
tied at the back of the garment are
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REQUIREMENTS:  For both age groups, tied belts or 05
Hazardous
sashes intended to be tied at the front Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
or at the side of the garment shall be
acceptable provided that when untied
they shall be no more than 36 cm in 06
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length measured from the point where on Hazardous
Substances
they are to be tied
LOWER EDGE OF GARMENTS WHICH HANG BELOW THE CROTCH 07
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TYPES OF - - - -  All Children’s Clothing - Safety Regulations
APPAREL
INCLUDED: 08
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REQUIREMENTS: - - - -  Drawstrings, functional cords or -
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shall not hang below the lower edge of
the garment
 Drawstrings, functional cords or
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LOWER EDGE OF GARMENTS WHICH HANG BELOW THE CROTCH
REQUIREMENTS:  In garments that are designed to finish 05
Hazardous
at the ankle such as trousers, skirts and Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
coats, the drawstrings, functional cords
and decorative cords at the lower edge
shall not be outside the garment. 06
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 Adjusting tabs shall be no longer than on Hazardous
Substances
140 mm, shall not hang below the
lower edge of the garment and shall
have no button, toggle, buckle on the 07
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free end. Safety Regulations
TYPES OF - - -
BACK AREA
-  All Children’s Clothing -
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Regulations
APPAREL
INCLUDED:
SIZES/AGES: - - - -  Ages 0-14 -
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REQUIREMENTS: - - - -  Children’s garments shall not be

designed to have drawstrings or
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SLEEVES
TYPES OF - - - -  All Children’s Clothing - 05
Hazardous
APPAREL Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
INCLUDED:
SIZES/AGES: - - - -  Ages 0-14 -
06
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REQUIREMENTS: - - - -  Drawstrings, functional cords and - on Hazardous
decorative cords at the lower edge of Substances
long sleeves shall not be outside the
garment, when the garment is fastened. 07
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 Drawstrings, functional cords and Safety Regulations
decorative cords positioned below the
elbow on long sleeves, shall not hang
below the lower edge and free ends
08
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Regulations
shall be no longer than 75 mm.
 For young children, drawstrings,
functional cords and decorative cords
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are permissible on short sleeves
provided the sleeve finishes above the
elbow and the maximum protruding
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SLEEVES
REQUIREMENTS:  For older children and young 05
Hazardous
persons, drawstrings, functional cords Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
and decorative cords are permissible
on short sleeves provided the sleeve
finishes above the elbow and the 06
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maximum protruding length is 140 mm on Hazardous
Substances
measured when the sleeve is open to
its largest and laid flat.
 Adjusting tabs are permissible on 07
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sleeves provided that they are no Safety Regulations
longer than 100 mm in length and
when open shall not hang below the 08
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edge of the sleeve Regulations
ALL OTHER AREAS
TYPES OF - - - -  All Children’s Clothing - 09
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INCLUDED: 10
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** Policy Guidelines for the children’s sleepwear requirements under The Hazardous Product Act. Appendix II: Additional Information concerning Children’s Clothing (Drawstrings)
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ITEM DEFINITION 03
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Definition: Child’s Outer Garment (Ireland only): An outer garment (raincoat, overcoat, anorak or other outer garment for use as outer wear) having a Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
measurement not exceeding 44 cm (17.32 in.) across the chest when the finished garment is laid out as flat as possible without distorting its
Decorative Cord (referred to as

natural two-dimensional shape and buttoned or otherwise fastened as it is designed to be in normal wear.
Cord, chain, ribbon, string or tape of any textile or non-textile material with or without embellishment, such as toggle, pom-pom, feather or
04
Influence of NGOs
in Environment
decorative tie in the US): bead, of fixed length and not intended to be used to adjust the size of the opening or to fasten the garment itself. and Product Safety
Regulation
Drawstring: Cord, chain, ribbon, string or tape of any textile or non-textile material that passes through a channel, loop(s) or eyelets(s) or similar, to
adjust the size of the opening, or part of the garment or to fasten the garment itself. The ASTM definition specifies that a drawstring is a
non-retractable cord. 05
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Functional Cord (referred to as Cord, chain, ribbon, string or tape of any textile or non-textile material with or without embellishment, such as toggle, pom-pom, feather or Sources and Hazards
functional tie in the US): bead, of fixed length, which is used to adjust the size of the opening, or part of the garment or to fasten the garment itself.
Hood: A loose, pliable covering for the head, either detachable or permanently attached to upper outerwear. 06
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Loop: Cord or narrow strip of fabric curved in shape, which may be fixed or adjustable in length, where both ends are attached to the garment. on Hazardous
Substances
Sash (EU only): Drawstring, decorative or functional cord of textile material of not less than 30 mm (~1¼ inch) in width worn around the waist of a garment
and tied into a bow. 07
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Toggle: Wooden, plastic, metal or otherwise composed piece attached to, or present on, a drawstring for decorative purposes or to prevent the Safety Regulations
drawstring from being drawn through its channel.
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STANDARDS/ GB 31701-2015 SAFETY TECHNICAL CODE FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN TEXTILE PRODUCTS 03
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GUIDELINE Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
TYPES OF APPAREL  Textile products for infants: age of 36 months or below
INCLUDED:
REQUIREMENTS:
 Textile products for children: age over 3 years old and under 14 years old
 Children’s garments shall not be designed to have drawstrings or functional cords that emerge from the back of the garment or to be tied at the back.
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 Tied belts or sashes are permissible and Product Safety
Clothing for infants and children under 7 years old: Regulation
 Head and neck shall be free from any drawstring and cord
 Shoulder strap shall be fixed, consecutive and without free ends. The decorative drawstrings and cords in shoulder strap shall be free from free ends longer 05
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than 75 mm and rope loops longer than 75 mm in perimeter. Substances, Their
 For drawstrings and cords fixed in waist, the extended length from the fixation points shall not exceed 360 mm or the clothing bottom side. Sources and Hazards
 When the short sleeve is flatly spread to the maximum size, the extended length of drawstring and cord at sleeve opening shall not be greater than 75 mm.
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 Drawstrings and cords for adjusting size in head and neck shall be free from free ends; other drawstrings and cords shall be free from free ends longer than on Hazardous
75 mm. Substances
Head and neck: extended rope loops shall be avoided when clothing are flatly spread to the maximum size; the perimeter of extended rope loop shall not
exceed 150 mm when clothing are flatly spread to suitable wearing size; excluding shoulder strap and neck strap, other drawstrings and cords shall not be 07
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elastic. Safety Regulations
 For drawstrings and cords fixed in waist, the extended length from the fixation points shall not exceed 360 mm.
 When the short sleeve is flatly spread to the maximum size, the extended length of drawstring and cord at sleeve opening shall not be greater than 140 mm.
Besides:
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 The back shall be free from drawstrings and cords stretching or fastening except for waist belt.
 When fastened, the drawstrings and cords at opening of long sleeve shall be totally placed inside the clothing.
 Drawstrings and cords at bottom side of the clothing longer than the hip line shall not exceed the lower side of clothing. Drawstrings and cords at bottom side
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of the ankle-length clothing shall be totally placed in the clothing.
 Except for item 1~item 7, the length of extended drawstrings and cords shall not exceed 140 mm when the clothing is flatly spread to the maximum size.
 The free ends of drawstrings and cords are not allowed to knot or use spatial ornaments.
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 For the rope loop with fixed and extended two ends, its perimeter shall not exceed 75 mm; for the rope loop evenly stuck in clothing (e.g. belt loop), the length
of its two fixed ends shall not exceed 75 mm.
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9.2 Global Flammability Requirements Consumer Product
Safety and Global
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Fire safety of textile products is an important area which is being regulated by In general, a product is presumed to conform to the general safety requirement 03
Overview of Major
most of the countries. Many independent agencies and government authorities when: Regulatory Bodies
have developed standards, guidelines or regulations on flammability of different and Their Role
textile products. 1) it conforms to national legislation setting out specific safety requirements, or
2) it conforms to a voluntary national standard which gives effect to a European
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The flammability hazard of a fabric depends on nature of the fibre or fibre standard. in Environment
and Product Safety
composition, finishing treatment, fabric structure (tightness, thickness, nap of Regulation
surface) and the type of garment. Ease of ignition, ease of flame spread and
tendency to shrink and melt are important factors. Fire safety requirements
In the case where neither of the above two provisions exist, the safety of a
product is assessed taking into account:
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address the fire safety of both materials used in products and of the end products Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
themselves. § any voluntary standard applied in a Member State giving effect to a EU
standard 06
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In general, laws and regulations in various countries quote the legal requirements § recommendation of the European Commission setting guidelines on product on Hazardous
of fire safety for consumer products with reference to specific standards, or the safety assessment Substances
requirements are listed in the legislation. § state of the art and technology
§ reasonable consumer expectations concerning safety
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Safety Regulations
In USA, Flammable Fabric Act (FFA) regulates the manufacture of highly
flammable products. Under FFA, CPSC can issue mandatory flammability standard
for the clothing textiles, vinyl plastic film, carpets and rugs, children’s sleepwear
With the increasing volume of global trading, many retailers and manufacturers
are selling textile products in multiple countries. Understanding and complying
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and mattresses and mattress pad. with varied flammability requirements among different countries are one of the
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Apart from specific flammability regulation for particular products, it has been
noticed that most of the countries enacted general product safety regulations,
which indirectly demands fire safety compliance for other textile products.
The table below provides an overview of various flammability regulation and
standards of textile products for various countries.
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In EU, the General Product Safety Directive ensures a high level of product safety
throughout the EU for consumer products that are not covered by specific sector
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COUNTRY REGULATION STANDARD SCOPE REQUIREMENT REMARK 03

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Australia  The Consumer Goods  AS/NZS  Nightwear for  Flame spread time - Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
(Children’s Nightwear 1249:2014 children (00 - 14)  When tested in accordance with ISO 6941
and Limited Daywear
and Paper Patterns for
the flame spread time shall be 12 seconds or
greater in the lengthwise direction and the 04
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Children’s Nightwear) width-wise direction, and no one determination in Environment
Safety Standard 2017 of the time to burn a test specimen shall be and Product Safety
Regulation
less than 10 seconds in either the lengthwise
Austria  Appendix 2 of the  Appendix 2 of  Carpet

direction or the width-wise direction.
 Results of Flammability are classified as below: -
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regulation BGBl. No. the regulation  Low Flammability: Textile floor coverings Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
287/1981. BGBl. No. are considered difficult to ignite when in a
287/1981. Beflammzeit 15 seconds after removal of
the ignition source, none of the 5 samples 06
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nachbrennt more than 2 seconds on Hazardous
 Normal Flammability: Textile floor Substances
coverings are flammable as normal if all 5

samples the flame tip does not reach the 07
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measuring mark within 20 seconds after Safety Regulations
application of the flame.
Textile floor coverings that meet these
conditions, in addition meet the assessment
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Normal Combustible (flammability class B 2) Regulations
in accordance with ÖNORM B 3800, Part 1,
section 4.2.2., Issued November 1, 1979. 09
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 Flammable: Textile floor coverings are
considered highly flammable if they do not
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Canada  Canada Consumer  CAN/CGSB 4.2  General textile  Textile product are prohibited if they have a - Softlines Services
Product Safety Act/ NO. 27.5-94 products flame spread time of one of the following:
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194)  4 seconds or less, if the product has a
raised fibre surface and exhibits ignition or
fusion of its base fibres.
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Canada  Canada Consumer  Hazardous  Children’s  An average char length for five specimens that  Tight-fitting sleepwear Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Product Safety Act/ Products Sleepwear does not exceed 178 mm; and when tested in
Children’s Sleepwear
Regulations (SOR/2016-
(Children’s
Sleepwear)
(loose fitting)
(Size up to 14X)
 Not more than one individual specimen with
a char length equal to the full length of the
accordance with CGSB
standard CAN/CGSB 04
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169) Regulations, specimen (254 mm). 4.2 No. 27.5 must have in Environment
Method F-17 a flame spread time of and Product Safety
Regulation
more than seven seconds.
 Canada Consumer
Product Safety Act/
 CAN/CGSB 4.2
NO. 27.5-94
 Bedding  Bedding item is prohibited if it has a flame
spread time of 7 seconds or less, and either:
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Textile Flammability  does not have a raised fibre surface; or Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
Regulations (SOR/2016-  has a raised fibre surface and exhibits
194)
 Canada Consumer Product  CAN/CGSB 4.2  Carpets
ignition or fusion of its base fibres
 Meets acceptance criteria  Can be sold with label -
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on Hazardous
Safety Act/ Textile Floor NO 27.6-M91 http://laws-lois.justice.gc. Substances
Coverings Regulations  CAN/CGSB- ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,
(SOR/2016-176)
 Canada Consumer
4.155-M88
 METHOD 27.7-  Mattresses  Not more than one test specimen exhibits -
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Product Safety Act/ 1979 of CAN melting or charring of its surface that extends
Mattresses Regulations
(SOR/2016-183)
2-4.2 M77 more than 50 mm in any horizontal direction
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of the test cigarette, or continuing combustion Regulations
in the mattress assembly 10 minutes after the
said cigarette has extinguished. 09
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China  GB 31701-2015 Safety  GB/T 14644  Infants and  Class 1 (normal combustibility) -
Technical Code for
Infants and Children
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Czech Republic  Statutory Instrument

N°23 - Notice on
 EN 1101
 EN ISO 6940
 Upholstered
seating furniture,
 No ignition by match flame and no ignition by
small flame. Testing by heating panel
-
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technical requirement  EN 1021-2 bed bases, Softlines Network
fire safeguard building  EN ISO 9239-1 carpets, curtains
and other interior
textiles for building
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Finland  Regulation N° 743/1990,  EN 1021-1  Seats  No ignition by smouldering source (cigarette) - Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
Regulation N° 479/1996
 Regulation N° 57/1991  EN 597-1  Mattresses  No ignition by smouldering source (cigarette) - 04
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France  Decree N° 2000-164  NF EN ISO  Bedding  No ignition by smouldering source (cigarette) - in Environment
12952-1 (2010) and Product Safety
Regulation
Ireland  Statutory Instrument N°  EN 1021-1 and 2  Furniture  No ignition by smouldering source (cigarette) -
316/1995 and match flame 05
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Netherlands  Covenant fire safety  EN 1103  Nightwear  Children’s nightwear: marker thread (520 - Substances, Their
Nightwear mm) not severed in less than 17 seconds, no Sources and Hazards
ignition of filter paper by flaming debris in less
than 17 seconds. Adult nightwear: marker 06
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thread (520 mm) not severed in less than on Hazardous
10 seconds and no ignition of filter paper by Substances
flaming debris in less than 10 seconds
 Agreement fire safety  ASTM D1230  Clothing  Marker thread (127 mm) not severed in less - 07
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clothing in accordance than 4 seconds Safety Regulations
with the product law
Norway  Regulations prohibiting  ASTM D1230-61  Clothing and 1. Clothing Products for children in sizes up to -
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highly flammable textiles fabrics, carpet, and including 170 cm by testing the fabric Regulations
 LOV-1976-06-11-79-§4 blankets, bed should not have a life of 7.0 seconds or less.
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clothing such as when testing the fabric should
not have a burn time of 5.0 seconds or less.
3. Carpets, blankets, etc. commonly used in car,
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should not have a life of 5.0 seconds or less.
Sweden  Recommendations from  EN 1021-1  Seats and  No ignition by smouldering source (cigarette) -
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Switzerland  Swiss Ordinance on  SN EN 1101  Clothing and  Textile materials should not be flammable - Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
articles with human  SN EN 1102 textile products and combustible that they pose a
contact (SR 817.023.41)  SN EN 1103 disproportionately high risk.
 Garments, and yarns for the manufacture of 04
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garments should not have rapid flame spread in Environment
and Product Safety
on its surface. Regulation
United Kingdom  The Furniture and  BS 5852: Part 1  Furniture,  No ignition by smouldering source (cigarette) -
Furnishings (Fire Safety) and 2 divans, beds, and match flame. Cellular foam fillings test 05
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Regulations 1988 (as  BS 6807 mattresses, and with Crib 5 and mass loss measured Substances, Their
amended in 1989, 1993 bedding Sources and Hazards
and 2010);
 The Statutory Instrument 06
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No. 1324 (1988), the on Hazardous
Statutory Instrument No. Substances
2358 (1989), the Statutory
Instrument No. 207 (1993) 07
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and Statutory Intrument Safety Regulations
No 2205 (2010)
 Statutory Instrument No  BS 5722  Nightwear  Meet Flammability Standard BS 5722 or - 08
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286/1987, replacing the  BS 5438 labelled appropriately Regulations
Nightdresses (Safety),  BS 5651
Regulations 1967 and
1968
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USA  Flammable Fabrics Act.

 16 CFR 1610
 16 CFR 1610  Textile Clothing  Class-1 -
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 Flammable Fabrics Act.  16 CFR 1611  Vinyl plastic film  The rate of burning shall not exceed 1.2 in./sec -
 16 CFR 1611
 Flammable Fabrics Act.  16 CFR 1615  Children’s (1) The average char length of five specimens -
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 16 CFR 1615 Sleepwear (Size: shall not exceed 17.8 cm. (7.0 in.).
0 - 6X) (2) No individual specimen shall have a char
length of 25.4 cm. (10 in.).
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USA  Flammable Fabrics Act.  16 CFR 1616  Children’s (1) Average char length. The average char length - Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
 16 CFR 1616 Sleepwear (Size: of five specimens shall not exceed 17.8 cm.
7 - 14) (7.0 in.).
(2) Full-specimen burn. No individual specimen 04
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shall have a char length of 25.4±0.5 cm. in Environment
and Product Safety
(10±0.2 in.). Regulation
 Flammable Fabrics Act.  16 CFR 1630  Carpets and (1) Test criterion. A specimen passes the test if -
 16 CFR 1630 Rugs with the charred portion does not extend to within 05
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dimension 2.54 cm. (1.0 in.) of the edge of the hole in the Substances, Their
greater than 1.83 flattening frame at any point. Sources and Hazards
m. (6 ft.) and (2) Acceptance criterion. At least seven of the
a surface area eight specimens shall meet the test criterion in 06
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greater than 2.23 order to conform with this Standard. on Hazardous
m. 2 (24 sq. ft.). Substances
 Flammable Fabrics Act.

 16 CFR 1631
 16 CFR 1631  Small Carpets
and small Rugs
(1) Test criterion. A specimen passes the test if
the charred portion does not extend to within
 If a small carpet or
rug does not meet 07
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which has no 2.54 cm. (1.0 in.) of the edge of the hole in the the acceptance Safety Regulations
dimension flattening frame at any point. criterion, it shall, prior
greater than 1.83 (2) Acceptance criterion. At least seven of the to its introduction 08
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m. (6 ft.) and an eight specimens shall meet the test criterion in into commerce, be Regulations
area not greater order to conform with this Standard. permanently labelled,
than 2.23 m. 2
(24 sq. ft.).
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regulations established
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FF 2-70): SHOULD
NOT BE USED NEAR
SOURCES OF IGNITION.
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USA  Flammable Fabrics Act.  16 CFR 1632  Mattresses and  Test criterion: Individual cigarette test - Regulatory Bodies
and Their Role
 16 CFR 1632 mattress pads locations pass the test if the char length is not
more than 2 inches (5.1 cm) in any direction
from the nearest point of the cigarette or no 04
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obvious ignition. in Environment
and Product Safety
 Flammable Fabrics Act.  16 CFR 1633  Mattress sets  Test criteria. The specimen shall comply with - Regulation
 16 CFR 1633 both of the following criteria:
(i) The peak rate of heat release shall not 05
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exceed 200 kilowatts (“kW”) at any time Substances, Their
within the 30 minute test; and Sources and Hazards
(ii) The total heat release shall not exceed 15
mega joules (“MJ”) for the first 10 minutes 06
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of the test. on Hazardous
 Note: In the interest of safety, the test Substances
operator should discontinue the test and
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as to require suppression for the safety of the Safety Regulations
facility
USA - California  CA TB 117:2013  ASTM E1353-  Cover fabrics,  Must Pass Test Criteria.  Adopted by various 08
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08a barrier materials states. Regulations
(interlinear),
resilient filling
materials
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France Regulation
Germany Hungary
Spain & Portugal

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China
United States of America Italy Substances, Their
Sources and Hazards
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Taiwan Global Requirements

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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS Safety and Global
Marketplace
AAS – Atomic absorption spectrometry mg/L – Miligram Per Litre
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ACCC – Australian Competition and Consumer Commission MI – Michigan
AL – Alaska MKE – Ministry of Knowledge Economy (South Korea)
AP – Alkylphenols MOCI – Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Saudi Arabia) Overview of Major
APEO – Alkylphenol ethoxylates MoEF – Ministry of Environment & Forestry (India’s government entity) Regulatory Bodies
As – Arsenic MS – Mass Spectrometry and Their Role
AZ – Arizona MS – Mississippi
Ba – Barium
BaP – Benzo[a]pyrene
NC
NE
–
–
North Carolina
Nebraska
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BDBPP – Bis (2, 3-dibromopropyl) phosphates NJ – New Jersey in Environment
CA – California NP – Nonylphenol and Product Safety
Cd – Cadmium NPEO – Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Regulation
Cr – Chromium NY – New York
CT – Connecticut
DBT – Dibutyltin compounds
OctaBDE
ODSs
–
–
Pentabromodiphenyl ethers
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DE – Delaware OP – Octylphenol
Substances, Their
DecaBDE – Decabromodiphenyl ethers OPP – Orthophenylphenol
Sources and Hazards
DOT – Dioctyltin compounds ORRChem – Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance
DTTB – 4,6-dichloro-7-(2,4,5-trichlorphenoxy)-2-trifluoromethylbenzimidazole
ECD – Electron-capture detector
EPB – Environment Protection Bureau (Taiwan’s government entity)
PAHs
PA
Pb
–
–
–
Pennsylvania
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Lead
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ETP – Effluent Treatment Plant PBBEs – Polybrominatedbiphenyl Ether on Hazardous
FID – Flame Photometric Detector PBBs – Polybrominatedbiphenyls Substances
GB – Guo Biao (Mandatory Standards in China) PCBs – Polychlorinated Biphenyls
GC – Gas Chromatography
GSO – GCC Standardization Organization
PCP
PCTs
–
–
Pentachlorophenol
Polychlorinated Terphenyls
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HCFC’s – Hydrochloroflurocarbons PentaBDE – Pentabromodiphenyl ethers Safety Regulations
Hg – Mercury PFC – Polyfluorinated compounds
HI – Hawaii
HPLC – High Performance Liquid Chromatography
PFOSs
POPs
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–
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IARC – International Agency for Research on Cancer Regulations
REACH – Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
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ICP-OES – Inductively Coupled Plasma with Optical Emission Spectroscopy RI – Rhode Island
ID – Idaho RSL – Restricted Substances List
IL – Illinois SASO – Saudi Arabia Standards Organization Quick Guide
ISO – International Organization for Standardization Sb – Antimony
JIS – Japanese Industrial Standards
KIFS – The Swedish Chemical Inspections regulations on chemical products and Biotechnical organisms
SC
SCCPs
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LFGB – Lebensmittel-Bedarlsgegenstande-und Futtermittelgesetzbuch (German Food, Commodities and Feed Code) SPCB – State Pollution Control Board (India’s government entity)
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MBT – Monobutyltin
MEP – Ministry of Environment Protection (Chinese government entity)
TBT
TCEP
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TCLP – Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (A type of chemical test) TRIS – Tris-(2, 3-dibromopropyl) Phosphate
TCP – Trichlorophenols UVB – Ultra-violet B
TeCP – Tetrachlorophenols VCM – Vinyl Chloride Monomer
TEPA – Tris (1-aziridinyl) Phosphine Oxide VOCs – Volatile Organic Compounds
TLC – Thin layer chromatorgraphy WA – Washington
TN – Tennessee WI – Wisconsin
TOC – Total Organic Carbon WV – West Virginia
TPT – Triphenyltin ZEK – Zentraler Erfahrungskrels
TRIS – Tris-(2, 3-dibromopropyl) Phosphate
FOOTNOTES
[1] Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) [18] The CA Prop 65 list of chemicals
http://www.roadmaptozero.com/fileadmin/pdf/MRSL_v1_1.pdf http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html
[2] Legal text of REACH Regulation [19] SCP program Overview
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32006R1907&from=en http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/SCP/Program.cfm
[3] Brief introduction of REACH from ECHA website [20] SCP Candidate Chemicals
http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/regulations/reach/ http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/SCP/ChemList.cfm
[4] Website of European Chemicals Agency [21] Priority Product Work Plan
http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/SCP/upload/PriorityProductWorkPlan_2015.pdf
[5] The latest Candidate List can be found in the ECHA’s website [22] Washington State’s Children’s Safe Products Act (CSPA)’s legal text
http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/candidate-list-table http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.240
[6] Annex XIV Authorisation List [23] Legal text of Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/addressing-chemicals-of-concern/authorisation/recommendation-for-inclusion-in-the- http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-1.68/index.html
authorisation-list/authorisation-list [24] Quick Guide of Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
[7] Legal text of EU POPs Regulation http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/indust/ccpsa_ref-lcspc/index-eng.php
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0850&qid=1415774231496&from=EN [25] Health Canada - The Recalls and Safety Alerts Database
[8] Legal text of General Product Safety Directive http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/index-eng.php
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32001L0095&from=en [26] Guidance of “Is Your Child Safe”
[9] RAPEX http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/cons/child-enfant/sleep-coucher-eng.php
http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety/rapex/alerts/main/index.cfm?event=main.listNotifications [27] Federal Register of Drawstring rule 16 CFR 1120
[10] Consumer Product Safety Act https://www.cpsc.gov//PageFiles/101537/drawstringrule.pdf
https://www.cpsc.gov/pagefiles/105435/cpsa.pdf
[11] Search for accredited laboratories
http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/labsearch/
[12] FAQ of CPSIA Lead Restriction
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Business--Manufacturing/Business-Education/Lead/Total-Lead-Content/
[13] Tracking label requirements
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Business--Manufacturing/Business-Education/tracking-label/
[14] FAQ of CPSIA Phthalates Restriction:
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/business--manufacturing/business-education/business-guidance/phthalates-information/
[15] Business Education – Stepwise to guide you through CPSIA and other CPSC Regulation
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Business--Manufacturing/Business-Education/
[16] CPSC recall website
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/
[17] CPSC guidelines of children’s Upper outerwear
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Business--Manufacturing/Business-Education/Business-Guidance/Drawstrings-in-Childrens-Upper-
Outerwear/

REFERENCES
Australia: US:
[i] Supplier guide of children’s nightwear and paper patterns for children’s nightwear [viii] CPSC - Flammable Fabric Act
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/content/item.phtml?itemId=980591&nodeId=7bc28b05b47821025eda9726a8b431e9&fn= http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Regulations-Laws--Standards/Statutes/Flammable-Fabrics-Act/
Supplier%20guide%20%E2%80%94%20Children%27s%20nightwear%20and%20paper%20patterns.pdf [ix] CPSC Press release, CPSC Works With Industry To Remove Drawstring Hazard on 12 July 1994
Canada: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/PRHTML94/94103.html
[ii] Children’s sleepwear: Flammability Requirement Guidelines Policy Guidelines for children’s sleepwear requirements under [x] CPSC Press release, Child’s Death Spurs Effort To Release Guidelines For Drawstrings On Children’s Jackets And
The Hazardous Product Act. Appendix II: Additional Information concerning Children’s Clothing (Drawstrings) Sweatshirts on 16 November 1996
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/indust/sleepwear-vetements_nuit/index-eng.php http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/PRHTML96/96023.html
EU: [xi] CPSC’s letters to manufacturers, importers and retailers for children’s upper outerwear on 19 May 2006
[iii] Decision 2011/196/EU Compliance of standard EN 14682:2007 on cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing http://www.cpsc.gov/BUSINFO/Drawstring.pdf
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:082:0008:0009:EN:PDF [xii] 16 CFR 1120 – Substantial Product Hazard List
Ireland: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=abc9ce4e16d0c2ee7dd5a88c8b1deec4&node=pt16.2.1120&rgn=div5
[iv] S.I. No. 140/1976 - Industrial Research and Standards (Section 44) (Hood Cords For Children’s Clothing) [xiii] Federal Register Vol. 76 – Number 138 - 16 CFR Part 1120 on 19 July 2011
Order, 1976. https://www.cpsc.gov//PageFiles/101537/drawstringrule.pdf
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1976/en/si/0140.html Wisconsin:
New York: [xiv] ATCP 139.055 - Banned children’s products
[v] General Business Law §391-B - Prohibit any sale of dangerous clothing articles https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/atcp/090/139/05
http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/LAWSSEAF.cgi?QUERYTYPE=LAWS+&QUERYDATA=$$GBS391-B$$@TXGBS0391-B+&LIST
=SEA1+&BROWSER=BROWSER+&TOKEN=10681048+&TARGET=VIEW
United Kingdom:
[vi] The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1998
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/1324/contents/made
[vii] The Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1985/2043/contents/made
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The EC is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing European policies,

The European Parliament is the directly elected parliamentary institution of

Regulation: A “Regulation” is a binding legislation act for all EU Member States

the goods they buy contain dangerous substances.

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25167-83-3 Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP)

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90-04-0 o-anisidine 150 ppm

92-67-1 4-aminodiphenyl 150 ppm

95-68-1 2,4-xylidine 150 ppm

118685-33-9 Component 1: C39H23ClCrN7O12S∙2Na

Not Allocated Component 2: C46H30CrN10O20S2∙3Na

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569-64-2 C.I. Basic Green 4 (malachite green chloride) 250 ppm

82-28-0 Disperse Orange 11 250 ppm

12222-97-8 Disperse Blue 102 250 ppm

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126-72-7 Tris(2,3,-dibromopropyl)-phosphate (TRIS) 250 ppm

5412-25-9 Bis(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate (BIS) 250 ppm

85535-84-8 Short-chain chlorinated Paraffins (SCCP) (C10-C13)

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107-06-2 1,2-dichloroethane No intentional use 5 ppm

127-18-4 Tetrachloroethylene 5 ppm

Multiple Mono-, di- and tri-methyltin derivatives 5 ppm

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131-16-8 Di-n-propyl phthalate (DPRP)

27554-26-3 Di-iso-octyl phthalate (DIOP)

TOTAL HEAVY METALS

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25167-83-3 Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP)

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90-04-0 o-anisidine 150 ppm

92-67-1 4-aminodiphenyl 150 ppm

95-68-1 2,4-xylidine 150 ppm

118685-33-9 Component 1: C39H23ClCrN7O12S∙2Na

Not Allocated Component 2: C46H30CrN10O20S2∙3Na

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569-64-2 C.I. Basic Green 4 (malachite green chloride) 250 ppm

82-28-0 Disperse Orange 11 250 ppm

FAT LIQUORING AGENTS

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110-71-4 Ethylene glycol dimethyl ether 50 ppm

112-49-2 Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether 50 ppm

107-06-2 1,2-dichloroethane No intentional use 5 ppm

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28553-12-0 Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP)