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Table of Contents
General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Commitment .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Examples ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
More Information and Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Requirements – all Materials ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Leather ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Plastic, Rubber, Paint, Surface coating & Foam ........................................................................................................................................................... 35
Metal ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Paper, Wood and Natural Straw .................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Fusing, Padding, Feather and Down ............................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Ceramics & Porcelain ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Glass & Crystal ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Mechanically Recycled Natural & Synthetic Materialsand Remade Materials ........................................................................................................... 51
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General H&M has with concern for the health of customers as well as for the environment and working conditions, established H&M Chemical Restrictions for all products. H&M Chemical Restrictions consist of several parts with regard to product types; this document concerns Chemical Restrictions for Apparel, Accessories, Footwear and Home Interior Textile Products. Each limit in H&M Chemical Restrictions is valid for homogeneous parts of the concerned product if not otherwise stated. In addition to this part of the H&M Chemical Restrictions, production of Apparel, Accessories, Footwear and Home Interior Textile Products must also fulfill H&M Chemical Restrictions regarding the Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL). These documents are to be found on the Supplier Portal as well as on www.hm.com/chemical-restrictions.
The official and valid version of this document is in English. Any translation of the document is prepared for reference only. H&M accepts no liability for any
mistakes done in the translation.
Commitment By accepting H&M Standard Purchase Conditions, the Supplier commits to comply with H&M Chemical Restrictions. It is the Supplier’s responsibility to assure
compliance with H&M Chemical Restrictions and to inform all their downstream suppliers and subcontractors about the content of H&M Chemical Restrictions.
By accepting H&M Standard Purchase Conditions, each Supplier acknowledges that H&M reserves the right to:
Inspect and test any product, any part of production and/or packaging, by any listed or appropriate method, at any time or at any stage of production.
Cancel the Order, or, if the products are already delivered, return the products to the Supplier if the product, production and/or packaging do not correspond to the H&M Chemical Restrictions.
Hold the Supplier responsible for any damage caused by the ordered product if the product, production and/or packaging do not correspond to the H&M Chemical Restrictions.
Receive the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all substances and preparations (dyes, colorants, solvents, chemicals etc.) used in the production of a specific Order.
In the case of contradictory test results, H&M test results will prevail.
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Examples All details on your product must comply with H&M Chemical Restrictions, see examples below. The examples do not claim to be complete.
Jacket
Fabric and lining Follow restrictions for Textile (Natural & Synthetic)
Plastic zipper and stoppers Follow restrictions for Plastic, Rubber, Paint, Surface coating & foam
Drawstring Follow Textile (Natural & Synthetic) restrictions
Shoe
Outer sole Follow restrictions for Plastic, Rubber, Paint, Surface coating & foam
Lining Follow restrictions for Textile (Natural & Synthetic)
Outer fabric in PU Follow restrictions for Plastic, Rubber, Paint, Surface coating & foam
Velcro Follow restrictions for Textile (Natural & Synthetic)
Backpack
Textile material Follow restrictions for Textile (Natural & Synthetic)
Leather straps Follow restrictions for Leather
Metal buckle Follow restrictions for Metal
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Decorative pillow
Fabric Follow restrictions for Textile (Natural & Synthetic)
Filling Follow restrictions for Fusing, Padding, Feather & Down
Necklace
Metal Follow restrictions for Metal
Glass beads Follow restrictions for Glass & Crystal
More Information and Guidelines Information about the restricted substances, how to test and work proactively with fulfilling H&M Chemical Restrictions is found in the “H&M Implementation
Toolkit for H&M Chemical Restrictions – Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/ Home Interior Textile Products/Hardline1”.
1 Available to download on H&M Supplier Portal
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Definitions
Concentration Limit The substance must not be present in the product at concentrations above this limit.
Not Detected The substance must not be present in the finished product at concentrations above the analytical reporting limit.
Usage ban The substance must not be used in production and it must not be added to the product2.
Homogeneous Uniform composition throughout, i.e. a material that cannot be mechanically disjointed into different materials.
Kinematic Limit Describes how fast a fluid is spread on a flat surface in relation to its mass, i.e. weight.
Reporting limit Describes the level of detection times a safety factor selected by the laboratory that ensures repeatability and reproducibility.
Self-declaration All chemicals used should have Safety Data Sheets, SDS, showing that no restricted substance is included.
Upon request supplier must be able to present the SDS for the chemicals used in the production of the requested product. Other supporting documents such as certificates from subcontractors etc. can also be considered as a part of the SD.
Soft Home Interior Products All soft interior/decoration products, like e.g. beddings, mats, carpets, towels, pillows, curtains, shower curtains, etc.
Substances defined as hazardous due to intrinsic properties.
Abbreviations
Persistent, bio accumulative and toxic (PBT), very persistent and very bio accumulative (vPvB), carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction (CMR), endocrine disruptors (ED) or equivalent concern
CAS no Chemical Abstracts Service number, an identification number for chemicals in this database.
CI no Color Index number
cl Centilong
cSt centistokes, which is the same as 1mm2/s. This is the unit used for kinematic viscosity.
MRSL Manufacturing Restricted Substances List
ppm Parts per million, which is the same as mg/kg.
Percentage Percentage is weight by weight, % w/w
REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SVHC Substances of Very High Concern
2 Impurities at low concentrations of these substances may be accepted only if technically unavoidable due to e.g. raw materials, formation in the manufacturing process, storage or packaging.
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Requirements – all Materials
Requirement/
Restricted substance
CAS Limit/Requirement Test method Reporting limit
Antibacterial Treatment3
Silver (Ag) and its salts and compounds 7440-22-4, Various
Usage ban Self-declaration N/A
Triclocarban 101-20-2 Self-declaration N/A
Triclosan 3380-34-5 Solvent extraction, derivatization followed by GC-MS analysis
10 mg/kg
All other substances used for anti-bacterial treatment
Various Self-declaration N/A
Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) 624-49-7 0.03 mg/kg pr ISO DIS 16186 0.03 mg/kg
Discolouration - No change in color caused by chemicals
Flame Retardants
2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol 3296-90-0 Usage ban
In products for children up to
14 years old
Not detected4
In all other products
Methanol extraction and analysis with GC-MS
10 mg/kg
Bis(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate 5412-25-9 Methanol extraction and analysis with GC-MS and LC-MS
10 mg/kg
Hexabromocyclododecane 3194-55-6 Acentonitril extraction and analysis by LC-DAD/MS and confirmation with GC-MS
10 mg/kg
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) Various Methanol extraction and analysis by GC-MS
10 mg/kg (GC)
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) Various
3 All antibacterial treatments on the finished products are banned even if not listed. Please contact H&M Global Product Compliance Department regarding any queries about this. 4 H&M Global Product Compliance Department must approve the usage of flame retardant on any kind of product. A list of approved flame retardants can be found at H&M Group Supplier Portal. Any
other flame retardant must be approved by Global Product Compliance Department before using.
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Requirement/
Restricted substance
CAS Limit/Requirement Test method Reporting limit
Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP A) 79-94-7 Usage ban
In products for children up to
14 years old
Not detected5
In all other products
Acentonitril extraction and analysis by LC-DAD/MS and confirmation with GC-MS
10 mg/kg
Tri-o-cresyl phosphate 79-30-8 Methanol extraction and analysis by GC-MS
10 mg/kg (GC)
Triphenyl phosphate (TPhP) 115-86-6
Tris(1,3-dichloroisopropyl)phosphate (TDCP)
13674-87-8
Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate (TRIS) 126-72-7 Methanol extraction and analysis by GC-MS and LC-MS
10 mg/kg
Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP) 115-96-8 Methanol extraction and analysis by GC-MS
10 mg/kg (GC)
Tris-(aziridinyl)-phosphineoxide (TEPA) 5455-55-1 Potassium Hydroxide digestion followed by GC-MS Headspace analysis of Ethyleneimine
10 mg/kg
Mineral Oils - Mineral oils with a kinematic viscosity below 7cSt (40°C) are not allowed
N/A
Check SDS
N/A
Mold - Spores and mycelia of mold not detected
1. Smell test SNV 195 651 2. Light microscope analysis for
suspicious spots 3. Staining with lactophenol blue
followed by microscope analysis
1. Suspicious smell 2. Little spots 3. Spores and mycelia of
mold detected/not detected
Nanomaterials
Definition: ‘Nanomaterial’ means an insoluble or biopersistant and intentionally manufactured material with one or more external dimensions, or an internal structure, on the scale from 1 to 100 nm.
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- Usage ban in finished product
5 H&M Global Product Compliance Department must approve the usage of flame retardant on any kind of product. A list of approved flame retardants can be found at H&M Group Supplier Portal. Any
other flame retardant must be approved by Global Product Compliance Department before using. 6 See Article 2, paragraph 1(k) of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products
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Requirement/
Restricted substance
CAS Limit/Requirement Test method Reporting limit
Odor - Grade 2 – not unpleasant Smell test SNV 195 651 1. No odor 2. Slight odor, not
unpleasant 3. Endurable odor,
slightly unpleasant 4. Pestering odor,
unpleasant 5. Insufferable odor, very
unpleasant
Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)7
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS) 29420-49-3 Not detected For FTOHs: Solvent extraction according to Draft CEN/TS 15968 and analysis by Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS-MS)
For Others: Draft CEN/TS 15968 Solvent extraction and analysis by Liquid Chromatograph Tandem Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS-MS)
For FTOHs:
10 µg/m2
For Others:
1 µg/m2
Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHxS) 3871-99-6
Perfluoroheptane Sulfonate (PFHpS) 375-92-8
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) 56773-42-3
Perfluorodecane Sulfonate (PFDS) 126105-34-8
Perfluorooctane Sulfonamide (PFOSA) 1H,1H,2H,2H H4PFOS; 6:2
754-91-6
Perfluorobutane Acid (PFBA) 375-22-4
Perfluoropentane Acid (PFPA) 2706-90-3
Perfluorohexane Acid (PFHxA) 307-24-4
Perfluoroheptane Acid (PFHpA) 375-85-9
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) 335-67-1
Perfluorononane Acid (PFNA) 375-95-1
Perfluorodecane Acid (PFDA) 335-76-2
Perfluoroundecanoic Acid (PFUnA) 4234-23-5
Perfluorododecanoic Acid (PFDoA) 307-55-1
Perfluorotridecanoic Acid (PFTrA) 72629-94-8
Perfluorotetradecanoic Acid (PFTeA) 376-06-7
7 A list of approved alternatives for water repellent treatments can be found at H&M Group Supplier Portal. Any other alternative must be approved by H&M Global Product Compliance Department
before using. Impurities of Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) in functional finishes are accepted if technically unavoidable in the manufacturing process.
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Requirement/
Restricted substance
CAS Limit/Requirement Test method Reporting limit
Perfluo-3,7-dimethyloctanoic Acid (PF-3,7-DMOA)
172155-07-6 Not detected For FTOHs: Solvent extraction according to Draft CEN/TS 15968 and analysis by Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS-MS)
For Others: Draft CEN/TS 15968 Solvent extraction and analysis by Liquid Chromatograph Tandem Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS-MS)
For FTOHs:
10 µg/m2
For Others:
1 µg/m2
7H-Dodecanefluoroheptane Acid (HPFHpA)
-
2H,2H-perfluorodecane Acid (H2PFDA) -
2H,2H,3H,3H-Perfluoroundecanoic Acid (H4PFUnA)
34598-33-9
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctylacrylate (6:2 FTA)
17527-29-6
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecylacrylate (8:2 FTA)
27905-45-9
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorododecylacrylate (10:2 FTA)
17741-60-5
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-hexanol (4:2 FTOH)
2043-47-2
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-oktanol (6:2 FTOH)
647-42-7
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-decanol (8:2 FTOH)
678-39-7
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-dodecanol (10:2 FTOH)
865-86-1
2-(N-methylperfluoro-FASE 1 octanesulfonamido)-ethanol (MeFOSE)
2448-09-7
2-(N-ethylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamido)-ethanol (EtFOSE)
1691-99-2
N-methylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamide (MeFOSA)
31506-32-8
N-ethylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamide (EtFOSA)
4151-50-2
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Requirement/
Restricted substance
CAS Limit/Requirement Test method Reporting limit
All other Perfluorinated or Polyfluorinated compounds (fully or
partially fluorinated compounds)
Various Not detected For FTOHs: Solvent extraction according to Draft CEN/TS 15968 and analysis by Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS-MS)
For Others: Draft CEN/TS 15968 Solvent extraction and analysis by Liquid Chromatograph Tandem Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS-MS)
For FTOHs:
10 µg/m2
For Others:
1 µg/m2
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and similar chlorinated polymers, e.g. Polyvinylchloride and Polychloroprene (neoprene)
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) 9002-86-2 Usage ban Beilstein’s test and infrared spectroscopy (IR) with or without chemical separation
Qualitative
Polyvinylidenchloride 9002-85-1
Polychloroprene 9010-98-4
REACH SVHC
Check the ECHA website for the updated list
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- 1000 mg/kg in each homogeneous part of the product, except if lower limit applies as per other part of this document.
8 http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp
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Requirement/
Restricted substance
CAS Limit/Requirement Test method Reporting limit
Scented products - All scented children’s products9
must go through risk assessment to make sure it is not harmful for children during reasonably foreseeable use and abuse.
All fragrance oils must fulfil International fragrance Association (IFRA) standard.
All fragrance allergens, as defined in EU Cosmetic Regulation
10, must be
below 0.001% (w/w) in the homogeneous scented material of the product. For children’s products the allergens in EU Toy Safety Directive
11 must be applied.
Glue on accessories for face, body, nail, hair and teeth application
- Chemical content must comply with H&M Chemical Restrictions for Cosmetic Products, and the chemical composition must be formulated as to avoid any classification according to the CLP regulation as defined in H&M Chemical Restrictions for Chemical products.
9 Children up to 14 years of age 10 Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products 11 Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety on toys
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Requirement/
Restricted substance
CAS Limit/Requirement Test method Reporting limit
Cyanoacrylate-based adhesives
(Including, but not limited to: Ethyl cyanoacrylate; Methyl cyanoacrylate; Isopropyl cyanoacrylate)
Various Usage ban in products for skin contact
Substances defined as hazardous due to intrinsic properties Criteria for hazardous as defined in REACH Article 57
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- 1000 mg/kg, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document.
Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print
Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO /AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Various e.g.
9016-45-9
26027-38-3
37205-87-1
68412-54-4
127087-870
100 mg/kg ISO 18254
50 mg/kg
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) Various e.g.
9002-93-1
9036-19-5
68987-90-6
100 mg/kg
12 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02006R1907-20150601&from=EN
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Nonylphenol (NP) Various e.g.
104-40-5
11066-49-2
25154-52-3
84852-15-3
5 mg/kg Methanol extraction followed by
GC-MS
5 mg/kg
Octylphenol (OP) Various e.g.
140-66-9
1806-26-4
27193-28-8
5 mg/kg
Cationic Surfactants13
Distearyldimethyl ammoniumchloride (DSDMAC)
107-64-2 10 mg/kg Methanol extraction and analysis by LC-MS
10 mg/kg
Ditallowdimethyl ammoniumchloride (DTDMAC)
68783-78-8
Dihydrogenated tallowdimethyl ammoniumchloride (DHTDMAC)
61789-80-8
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Chlorobenzenes Various 2 mg/kg, per listed substance group DIN 54232 0.2 mg/kg
Chlororphthalenes Various
Chlorotoluenes Various
Chloroxylenes Various
Chloroparaffins
Short-chained (SCCP) C10-C13 85535-84-8 100 mg/kg ISO 18219
30 mg/kg
Medium-chained (MCCP) C14-C17 85535-85-9 1000 mg/kg
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Chlorophenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
and its salts and esters
87-86-5 Sum: 0.05 mg/kg
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
BVL B 82.02-08 (modified) Potassium Hydroxide extraction direct LC-MS analysis or derivatization followed by GC-MS analysis
0.05 mg/kg
Sum: 0.5 mg/kg
Products for children above 3 years of age, and Adult’s products incl. bed linen
Sum: 0.5 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts and esters
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol (2,3,4,6 TeCP) 58-90-2 Sum: 0.05 mg/kg
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
Sum: 0.5 mg/kg
Products for children above 3 years of age, and Adult’s products incl. bed linen
Sum: 0.5 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products
2,3,5,6 Tetraclorophenol (2,3,5,6 TeCP) 935-95-5
2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorophenol (2,3,4,5 TeCP) 4901-51-3
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Trichlorophenol (TrCP) and its salts and esters BVL B 82.02-08 (modified) Potassium Hydroxide extraction direct LC-MS analysis or derivatization followed by GC-MS analysis
0.05 mg/kg
2,3,4-Trichlorophenol (2,3,4 TriCP)
15950-66-0 Sum: 0.2 mg/kg
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
Sum: 2 mg/kg
Products for children above 3 years of age, and Adult’s products incl. bed linen
Sum: 2 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products
2,3,5-Trichlorophenol (2,3,5 TriCP) 933-78-8
2,3,6-Trichlorophenol (2,3,6 TriCP) 933-75-5
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (2,4,5 TriCP) 95-95-4
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2,4,6 TriCP) 88-06-2
3,4,5-Trichlorophenol (3,4,5 TriCP) 609-19-8
Azo Dyes & Pigments
4-aminodiphenyl 92-67-1 20 mg/kg per listed amine EN 14362-1 EN 14362-3 determination of 4-aminoazobenzene
10 mg/kg
Benzidine 92-87-5
4-Chloro-o-toludine 95-69-2
2-Naphthylamine 91-59-8
o-Aminoazotoluene
97-56-3
2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene 99-55-8
2,4-Diaminoanisole 615-05-4
4,4’-Diaminodiphenylmethane 101-77-9
3,3’-Dichlorobenzidine 91-94-1
3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine (o-Dianisidine) 119-90-4
3,3’-Dimethylbenzidine (o-Tolidine) 119-93-7
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
3,3’-Dimethyl-4,4’-diaminodiphenylmethane
838-88-0 20 mg/kg per listed amine EN 14362-1 EN 14362-3 determination of 4-aminoazobenzene
10 mg/kg
p-Chloroaniline 106-47-8
p-Cresidine 120-71-8
4,4’-Methylene-bis-(2-chloroaniline) 101-14-4
4,4’-Oxydianiline 101-80-4
4,4’-Thiodianiline 139-65-1
2,4-Toluenediamine 95-80-7
o-Toluidine 95-53-4
2,4,5-Trimethylaniline 137-71-7
o-Anisidine 90-04-0
p-Aminoazobenzene 60-09-3
2,4-Xylidine 95-68-1
2,6-Xyilidine 87-62-7
Disperse Dyes/CI no
Disperse Blue 1 / 64 500 2475-45-8 15 mg/kg
DIN 54231 BVL B 82.02-08
15 mg/kg
Disperse Blue 3 / 61 505 2475-46-9
Disperse Blue 7 /62 500 3179-90-6
Disperse Blue 26 / 63 305 3860-63-7
Disperse Blue 35 / - 12222-75-2
Disperse Blue 102 / - 12222-97-8
Disperse Blue 106 /- 12223-01-7
Disperse Blue 124 /- 61951-51-7
Disperse Brown 1 /- 23355-64-8
Disperse Red 1 / 11 100 2872-52-8
Disperse Red 11 / 62 015 2872-48-2
Disperse Red 17 / 11 210 3179-89-3
Disperse Orange 1 /11 080 2581-69-3
Disperse Orange 3 /11 005 730-40-5
Disperse Orange 11 /60 700 82-28-0
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Disperse Orange 37 /11 132 12223-33-5 15 mg/kg
DIN 54231 BVL B 82.02-08
15 mg/kg
Disperse Orange 76 (previously designated Orange 37) /
51811-42-8
Disperse Orange 149 / 85136-74-9
Disperse Yellow 1 / 10 345 119-15-3
Disperse Yellow 3 / 11855 2832-40-8
Disperse Yellow 9 /10 375 6373-73-5
Disperse Yellow 23 /26 070 6250-22-3
Disperse Yellow 39 /- 12236-29-2
Disperse Yellow 49 /- 54824-37-2
Navy Blue or Blue colorant (Index no: 611-070-00-2)
(EC no: 405-665-4)
- 10 mg/kg DIN 54231 10 mg/kg
Other Dyes / CI no
Acid Red 26 / 16 150 3761-53-3 75 mg/kg
DIN 54231 BVL B 82.02-08
75 mg/kg
Basic Red 9 / 42 500 569-61-9
Basic Violet 14 / 42 510 632-99 5
Direct Black 38 / 30 235 1937-37-7
Direct Blue 6 / 22 610 2602-46-2
Direct Brown 95 / 30 145 16071-86-6
Direct Red 28 / 22 120 573-58-0
Solvent Yellow 1 / 11 000 60-09-3
Solvent Yellow 2 / 11 020 97-56-3
Solvent Yellow 3 / 11 160 97-56-3
p-Phenylenediamine / 76 060 106-50-3 Not detected Methanol extraction and analysis by GC-MS
10 mg/kg
Aniline 62-53-3 10 mg/kg Extraction with an organic solvent followed by GC-MS analysis
10 mg/kg
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Formaldehyde 50-00-0
If an order includes products for babies in size 98 or below
14 (i.e. 0-3 years), the
whole order including all sizes must fulfil this requirement.
Each part of the product (e.g. main fabric, print, fusing and binding) must comply with the restriction limit.
- (A-A0) < 0.05
15 JIS L 1041-2011, Method A
(A-A0) < 0.02a
(5 mg/kg)
Valid for products for children above 3 years (i.e. 104-170).
Each part of the product (e.g. main fabric, print, fusing and binding) must comply with the restriction limit.
- 75 mg/kg ISO 14184-1
16 mg/kg
Valid for products for adults with direct skin contact.
Each part of the product (e.g. main fabric, print, fusing and binding) must comply with the restriction limit.
- 75 mg/kg 16 mg/kg
Products for adults without direct skin contact (e.g. outer wear)
- 300 mg/kg 20 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products, excl. carpets and mats (e.g. curtains, table cloth)
- 300 mg/kg 5 mg/kg
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.050 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
Metals, Extractable amount
Chromium VI (Cr6+
) 18540-29-9 Not detected EN ISO 17075-1 and EN ISO 17075-2 0.5 mg/kg
Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0
30 mg/kg16
Draft DIN EN ISO 16711-2
0.1 mg/kg
Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2 0.2 mg/kg 0.1 mg/kg
14 If the order ranges from 92-170 the whole order must fulfill the requirement of (A-A0) <0.05. If the order ranges from 104 to 170 it must fulfill the requirement of 75 mg/kg. 15 Where A is the absorbance of the sample and A0 is the absorbance of the zero-sample, both measured according to the listed test method. 16 For 100% polyester the total Sb limit applies (for 50% polyester the limit is 130 mg/kg etc.). For all other textile materials the extractable Sb limit applies.
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Cadmium (Cd)
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (e.g. up to and including 98 cl)
7440-43-9 0.1 mg/kg Draft DIN EN ISO 16711-2
0.02 mg/kg
Chromium (Cr) 7440-47-3
1 mg/kg17
0.1 mg/kg
Cobalt (Co) 7440-48-4 1 mg/kg 0.1 mg/kg
Copper (Cu)
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (e.g. up to and including 98 cl)
7440-50-8
25 mg/kg 0.1 mg/kg
Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 0.2 mg/kg 0.1 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg) 7439-97-6 0.02 mg/kg 0.02 mg/kg
Nickel (Ni) 7440-02-0 1 mg/kg 0.1 mg/kg
Metals, Extractable amount in Children’s18
Jewelries and Hair Accessories
Barium (Ba) 7440-39-3 1000 mg/kg EN 71-3
0.1 mg/kg
Selenium (Se) 7782-49-2 460 mg/kg
Metals, Total amount
Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0
260 mg/kg19
DIN EN 16711-1, microwave digestion followed by ICP determination.
1 mg/kg N/A Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2 1 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 1 mg/kg
Chromium (Cr) 7440-47-3
100 mg/kg20
Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 90 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg) 7439-97-6 0.5 mg/kg 0.1 mg/ kg
17 For polyamide, polyamide blends (min 5% PA) the extractable Cr limit applies. For all other materials, chromium based dyes are not accepted, and the total Cr limit applies. 18 Only children’s jewelries and children’s hair accessories intended for children up to 14 years of age 19 For 100% polyester the total Sb limit applies (for 50% polyester the limit is 130 mg/kg etc.). For all other textile materials the extractable Sb limit applies. 20 For polyamide, polyamide blends (min 5% PA) the extractable Cr limit applies. For all other materials, chromium based dyes are not accepted, and the total Cr limit applies.
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane 556-67-2 1000 mg/kg Solvent extraction, GC-MS analysis 50 mg/kg
Organotin compounds
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1002-53-5 1 mg/kg Draft ISO/TS 16179 (modified) Methanol- and Ethanol extraction solvent mixture, derivatization and analysis by GC-MS
0.05 mg/kg
Dioctyltin (DOT) - 1 mg/kg
Tributyltin (TBT) 56573-85-4 Not detected
Tricyclohexyltin (TCyHT) 6056-50-4
Trioctyltin (TOT) 250252-89-2
Triphenyltin (TPhT) 668-34-8
Tripropyltin (TPT) -
Sum of other not listed trisubstituted organotins
- 1 mg/kg
Pesticides
Dieldrine 60-57-1 0.01 mg/kg U.S. EPA method 8081a, 8151a, 8141a & 8270c or Analysis of Organochlorine pesticides by GC-MS or LC-MS
0.01 mg/kg
Aldrine 309-00-2 < 1 mg/kg
U.S. EPA method 8081a, 8151a, 8141a & 8270c or Analysis of Organochloro pesticides by GC-MS or LC-MS
Sum: 1 mg/kg
Captafol 2425-06-1
Chlordane 57-74-9
Chlordecone (kepon) 143-50-0
Chlordimerform 6164-98-3
Chlorobenzilate 510-15-6
DDD 72-54-8
DDE 72-55-9
DDT 50-29-3
Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) 96-12-08
Dinoseb 88-85-7
DTTB-(Timiperone) 57648-21-2
Endrine 72-20-8
Endosulphane 115-29-7, 33213-65-9
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Ethylene dibromide 106-93-4
< 1 mg/kg
U.S. EPA method 8081a, 8151a, 8141a & 8270c or Analysis of Organochloro pesticides by GC-MS or LC-MS
Sum: 1 mg/kg
Heptachlor 76-44-8
Heptachloroepoxide 1024-57-3
Hexachlorobenzene 118-74-1
α-Hexachlorcyclohexane 319-84-6
β-Hexachlorcyclohexane 319-85-7
δ-Hexachlorcyclohexane 319-86-8
Lindane (γ-Hexachlorcyclohexane) 58-89-9
Isodrin 465-73-6
Kelevane 4234-79-1
Metamidophos 10265-92-6
Methoxychlor 72-43-5
Mirex 2385-85-5
Monocrotophos 6923-22-4
Monomethyldibromodiphenylmethane 99688-47-8
Monomethyldichlorodiphenylmethane -
Monomethyltetrachlorodiphenylmethane 76253-60-6
Parathion 56-38-2
Parathion-methyl 298-00-0
Perthane (Ethylane) 72-56-0
Phosphamidone 13171-21-6
Quintozene 82-68-8
Strobane 8001-50-1
Telodrin (Isobenzan) 297-78-9
Toxaphene (Camphechlorine) 8001-35-2
Halogenated biphenyls with the formula C12HnX10-n
x=halogen, n=1,2…9
Various
Halogenated terphenyls with the formula C18HnX14-n
Various
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
x=halogen, n=1,2…13
< 1 mg/kg
U.S. EPA method 8081a, 8151a, 8141a & 8270c or Analysis of Organochloro pesticides by GC-MS or LC-MS
Sum: 1 mg/kg
Halogenated naphthalenes with the formula C10HnX8-n
x=halogen, n=1,2…7
Various
2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid and its salts and 2-(2,4,5-
Trichlorophenoxy) propionyl compounds (2,4-D)
Various
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and its salts and 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetyl
compounds (2,4,5-T)
Various
pH
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
- 4.0 ≤ pH ≤7.5 ISO 3071:2005 Analysis based on KCl solution (specify in test report)
N/A
Final product with skin contact - 4.0 ≤ pH ≤8.5
Final product without skin contact - 4.0 ≤ pH ≤9.0
4-Phenylcyclohexene 4994-16-5
Carpets and mats - ≤ 0.050 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
Phenols
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 90-43-7
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
- 50 mg/kg BVL B 82.02-08 (modified) Acetone extraction, derivatization followed by GC-MS analysis
5 mg/kg
Products for children above 3 years of
age, and Adult’s products incl. bed linen - 100 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products
- 100 mg/kg
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Phthalates – including all other esters of ortho-phthalic acid
Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) 85-68-7 500 mg/kg, per phthalate.
The sum of phthalates ≤ 1000 mg/kg
ISO 14389 For products going to US and Turkey: Phthalates Determination, Standard Operating Procedure (CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3).
Matrix dependent
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 84-74-2
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) 117-81-7
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 84-69-5
Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) 26761-40-0
Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) 28553-12-0
Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) 117-84-0
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate (DMEP) 117-82-8
Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) 84-75-3
Dinonyl phthalate (DNP) 84-76-4
Diethyl phthalate (DEP) 84-66-2
Di-n-propyl phthalate (DPRP) 131-16-8
Diisopentylphthalate (DIPP) 605-50-5
n-Pentylisopentylphthalate (NPIPP) 776297-69-9
Di-cyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) 84-61-7
Di-iso-octyl phthalate (DIOP) 27554-26-3
Di-n-pentylphthalate (DPP) 131-18-0
Dihexylphthalate, branched and linear 68515-50-4
Dimethylphthalate (DMP) 131-11-3
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dipentylester, branched and linear
84777-06-0
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linearalkyl esters (DHNUP)
68515-42-4
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid,di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters,C7-rich (DIHP)
71888-89-6
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) 1336-36-3 The sum < 0.5 mg/kg Solvent extraction and analysis by GC-MS
0.1 mg/kg Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT) 61788-33-8
Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Benzo(a)anthracene 56-55-3 1 mg/kg AfPS GS 2014:01 Extraction with toluene followed by GC-MS analysis
0.2 mg/kg
Benzo(a)pyrene 50-32-8 1 mg/kg
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 1 mg/kg
Benzo(e)pyrene 192-97-2 1 mg/kg
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 1 mg/kg
Benzo(j)fluoranthene 205-82-3 1 mg/kg
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 1 mg/kg AfPS GS 2014:01 Extraction with toluene followed by GC-MS analysis
0.2 mg/kg
Chrysene 218-01-9 1 mg/kg
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 53-70-3 1 mg/kg
Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 193-39-5 1 mg/kg
Acenaphthene 83-32-9 The sum <10 mg/kg
Acenaphthylene 208-96-8
Anthracene 120-12-7
Fluoranthene 206-44-0
Fluorene 86-73-7
Phenanthrene 85-01-8
Pyrene 129-00-0
Naphthalene 91-20-3 <2 mg/kg
Sum of 18 - <10 mg/kg
Styrene 100-42-5
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.500 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
Triclosan 3380-34-5 10 mg/kg
Solvent extraction, derivatization followed by GC-MS analysis
10 mg/kg
Volatile Organic Compounds, Total (TVOC)
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.600 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
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Leather
Restricted substance CAS Limit Test Method Reporting Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates /Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Various e.g.
9016-45-9
26027-38-3
37205-87-1
68412-54-4
127087-87-0
100 mg/kg ISO 18218-1 50 mg/kg
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) Various e.g.
9002-93-1
9036-19-5
68987-90-6
100 mg/kg
Nonylphenol (NP) Various e.g.
104-40-5
11066-49-2
25154-52-3
84852-15-3
5 mg/kg ISO 18218-2
Analysis based on high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
5 mg/kg
Octylphenol (OP) Various e.g.
140-66-9
1806-26-4
27193-28-8
5 mg/kg
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Chlorobenzenes Various 2 mg/kg per listed substance group DIN 54232 0.2 mg/kg
Chloronaphthalenes Various
Chlorortoluenes Various
Chloroxylenes Various
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test Method Reporting Limit
Chloroparaffins
Short-chained (SCCP) C10-C13 85535-84-8 100 mg/kg ISO 18219
N-hexane extraction, ultra sound (60°C, 60min) and analysis by GC-MS using NCI (Negative Chemical Ionization)
30 mg/kg
Medium-chained (MCCP) C14-C17 85535-85-9 1000 mg/kg
Chlorophenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
and its salts and esters
87-86-5
Sum: 0.05 mg/kg
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
ISO 17070
Extraction with KOH solution, derivization followed by GC-MS
0.5 mg/kg
Sum: 0.5 mg/kg
Products for children above 3 years of age, and Adult’s products incl. bed linen
Sum: 0.5 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts and esters
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol (2,3,4,6 TeCP) 58-90-2 Sum: 0.05 mg/kg
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
Sum: 0.5 mg/kg
Products for children above 3 years of age, and Adult’s products incl. bed linen
Sum: 0.5 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products
2,3,5,6 Tetraclorophenol (2,3,5,6 TeCP) 935-95-5
2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorophenol (2,3,4,5 TeCP) 4901-51-3
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test Method Reporting Limit
Trichlorophenol (TrCP) and its salts and esters Sum: 0.2 mg/kg
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
Sum: 2 mg/kg
Products for children above 3 years of age, and Adult’s products incl. bed linen
Sum: 2 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products
ISO 17070
Extraction with KOH solution, derivization followed by GC-MS
0.5 mg/kg
2,3,4-Trichlorophenol (2,3,4 TriCP)
15950-66-0
2,3,5-Trichlorophenol (2,3,5 TriCP) 933-78-8
2,3,6-Trichlorophenol (2,3,6 TriCP) 933-75-5
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (2,4,5 TriCP) 95-95-4
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2,4,6 TriCP) 88-06-2
3,4,5-Trichlorophenol (3,4,5 TriCP) 609-19-8
Azo Dyes & Pigments
4-aminodiphenyl 92-67-1 20 mg/kg per listed amine
EN ISO 17234-1
10 mg/kg
Benzidine 92-87-5
4-Chloro-o-toludine 95-69-2
2-Naphthylamine 91-59-8
o-Aminoazotoluene 97-56-3
2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene 99-55-8
2,4-Diaminoanisole 615-05-4
4,4’-Diaminodiphenylmethane 101-77-9
3,3’-Dichlorobenzidine 91-94-1
3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine (o-Dianisidine) 119-90-4
3,3’-Dimethylbenzidine (o-Tolidine) 119-93-7
3,3’-Dimethyl-4,4’-diaminodiphenylmethane
838-88-0
p-Chloroaniline 106-47-8
p-Cresidine 120-71-8
4,4’-Methylene-bis-(2-chloroaniline) 101-14-4
4,4’-Oxydianiline 101-80-4
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test Method Reporting Limit
4,4’-Thiodianiline 139-65-1 20 mg/kg per listed amine
EN ISO 17234-1
10 mg/kg
2,4-Toluenediamine 95-80-7
o-Toluidine 95-53-4
2,4,5-Trimethylaniline 137-71-7
o-Anisidine 90-04-0
p-Aminoazobenzene 60-09-3
2,4-Xylidine 95-68-1
2,6-Xyilidine 87-62-7
4-aminoazobenzene 60-09-3 20 mg/kg EN ISO 17234-2 10 mg/kg
Navy Blue or Blue colorant (Index no: 611-070-00-2) (EC no: 405-665-4)
- 10 mg/kg DIN 54231 10 mg/kg
Other Dyes / CI no
Acid Red 26 / 16 150 3761-53-3 75 mg/kg DIN 54231 BVL B 82.02-08
75 mg/kg
Basic Red 9 / 42 500 569-61-9
Basic Violet 14 / 42 510 632-99 5
Direct Black 38 / 30 235 1937-37-7
Direct Blue 6 / 22 610 2602-46-2
Direct Brown 95 / 30 145 16071-86-6
Direct Red 28 / 22 120 573-58-0
Solvent Yellow 1 / 11 000 60-09-3
Solvent Yellow 2 / 11 020 97-56-3
Solvent Yellow 3 / 11 160 97-56-3
p-phenylenediamine / 76 060 106-50-3 Not detected Methanol extraction and analysis by GC-MS
10 mg/kg
Aniline 62-53-3 Not detected Extraction with an organic solvent followed by GC-MS analysis
10 mg/kg
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test Method Reporting Limit
Formaldehyde 50-00-00
If an order includes products for babies in size 98 or below
21 (i.e. 0-3 years), the
whole order including all sizes must fulfil this requirement.
Each part of the product (e.g. main fabric, print, fusing and binding) must comply with the restriction limit.
- 16 mg/kg
ISO 17226-1
16 mg/kg
Valid for products for children above 3 years (i.e. 104-170 cl).
Each part of the product (e.g. main fabric, print, fusing and binding) must comply with the restriction limit.
- 75 mg/kg
Valid for orders for adults with direct skin contact.
Each part of the product (e.g. main fabric, print, fusing and binding) must comply with the restriction limit.
- 75 mg/kg
Products for adults without direct skin contact (e.g. outer wear)
- 300 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products, excl. carpets and mats (e.g. curtain, table cloth)
- 300 mg/kg
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.050 mg/m2/h GB 18587 As specified in test standard
Metals, Extractable amount
Chromium VI (Cr6+
) 18540-29-9
Products for children aged 0-3 years (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
- 0.5 mg/kg dr EN ISO 17075-2 (IC) Aging test: 24 hours, 80°C, <5% humidity (harmonized CADS method)
0.5 mg/kg
21 If the order ranges from 92-170 the whole order must fulfill the requirement of 16 mg/kg. If the order ranges from 104 to 170 it must fulfill the requirement of 75 mg/kg.
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test Method Reporting Limit
Chromium VI (Cr6+
) 18540-29-9
Products for above 3 years of age - <3 mg/kg dr EN ISO 17075-2 (IC) or dr EN ISO 17075-1 Aging test: 24 hours, 80°C, <5% humidity (harmonized CADS method)
3 mg/kg
Cobalt (Co) 7440-48-4 1 mg/kg ISO 17072-1
Analysis based ICP/MS
0.1 mg/kg
Nickel (Ni) 7440-02-0 1 mg/kg
Metals, Extractable amount in Children’s22
Jewelries and Hair Accessories
Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0 60 mg/kg EN 71-3 0.1 mg/kg
Barium (Ba) 7440-39-3 1000 mg/kg
Chromium III (Cr3+
) 16065-83-1 460 mg/kg
Chromium VI (Cr6+
) 18540-29-9 0.2 mg/kg
Selenium (Se) 7782-49-2 460 mg/kg
Metals, Total amount
Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2 1 mg/kg ISO 17072-2
Analysis based ICP/MS
0.1 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 1 mg/kg
Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 90 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg) 7439-97-6 0.5 mg/kg
Organotin Compounds
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1002-53-5 1 mg/kg Draft ISO/TS 16179 (modified) Methanol- and Ethanol extraction solvent mixture, derivatization and analysis by GC-MS
0.05 mg/kg
Dioctyltin (DOT) - 1 mg/kg
Tributyltin (TBT) 56573-85-4 Not detected
Tricyclohexyltin (TCyHT) 6056-50-4
Trioctyltin (TOT) 250252-89-2
Triphenyltin (TPhT) 668-34-8
Tripropyltin (TPT) -
Sum of other not listed trisubstituted organotins
- 1 mg/kg
22 Only children’s jewelries and children’s hair accessories intended for children up to 14 years of age
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test Method Reporting Limit
Pesticides
Dieldrine 60-57-1 0.01 mg/kg U.S. EPA method 8081a, 8151a, 8141a & 8270c or Analysis of Organochlorine pesticides by GC-MS or LC-MS
0.01 mg/kg
Aldrine 309-00-2 Sum of listed pesticides < 1 mg/kg
U.S. EPA method 8081a, 8151a, 8141a & 8270c or Analysis of Organochlorine pesticides by GC-MS or LC-MS
0.01 mg/kg
Captafol 2425-06-1
Chlordane 57-74-9
Chlordecone (kepon) 143-50-0
Chlordimerform 6164-98-3
Chlorobenzilate 510-15-6
DDD 72-54-8
DDE 72-55-9
DDT 50-29-3
Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) 96-12-08
Dinoseb 88-85-7
DTTB-(Timiperone) 57648-21-2
Endrine 72-20-8
Endosulphane 115-29-7, 33213-65-9
Ethylene dibromide 106-93-4
Heptachlor 76-44-8
Heptachloroepoxide 1024-57-3
Hexachlorobenzene 118-74-1
α-Hexachlorcyclohexane 319-84-6
β-Hexachlorcyclohexane 319-85-7
δ-Hexachlorcyclohexane 319-86-8
Lindane (γ-Hexachlorcyclohexane) 58-89-9
Isodrin 465-73-6
Kelevane 4234-79-1
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test Method Reporting Limit
Metamidophos 10265-92-6 Sum of listed pesticides < 1 mg/kg U.S. EPA method 8081a, 8151a, 8141a & 8270c or Analysis of Organochlorine pesticides by GC-MS or LC-MS
0.01 mg/kg
Methoxychlor 72-43-5
Mirex 2385-85-5
Monocrotophos 6923-22-4
Monomethyldibromodiphenylmethane 99688-47-8
Monomethyldichlorodiphenylmethane -
Monomethyltetrachlorodiphenylmethane 76253-60-6
Parathion 56-38-2
Parathion-methyl 298-00-0
Perthane (Ethylane) 72-56-0
Phosphamidone 13171-21-6
Quintozene 82-68-8
Strobane 8001-50-1
Telodrin (Isobenzan) 297-78-9
Toxaphene (Camphechlorine) 8001-35-2
Halogenated biphenyls with the formula C12HnX10-n
x=halogen, n=1,2…9
Various
Halogenated terphenyls with the formula C18HnX14-n
x=halogen, n=1,2…13
Various
Halogenated naphthalenes with the formula C10HnX8-n
x=halogen, n=1,2…7
Various
2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid and its salts and 2-(2,4,5-
Trichlorophenoxy) propionyl compounds (2,4-D)
Various
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and its salts and 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetyl
compounds (2,4,5-T)
Various
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4-Phenylcyclohexane 4994-16-5
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.0050 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
Preservative agents
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 90-43-7 250 mg/kg ISO 13365 0.5 mg/kg
4-chloro-3-methylphenol (PCMC) 59-50-7 250 mg/kg 0.5 mg/kg
2-(thiocyanomethylthio)-benzothiazole (TCMTB)
21564-17-0 250 mg/kg 10 mg/kg
2-octylisothiazol-3(2H)-one (OIT) 26530-20-1 250 mg/kg 10 mg/kg
Sum of Preservative agents - 250 mg/kg 10 mg/kg
Products for children above 3 years of age, and Adult’s products incl. bed linen
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 90-43-7 500 mg/kg ISO 13365 0.5 mg/kg
4-chloro-3-methylphenol (PCMC) 59-50-7 500 mg/kg 0.5 mg/kg
2-(thiocyanomethylthio)-benzothiazole (TCMTB)
21564-17-0 500 mg/kg 10 mg/kg
2-octylisothiazol-3(2H)-one (OIT) 26530-20-1 500 mg/kg 10 mg/kg
Sum of Preservative agents - 500 mg/kg 10 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 90-43-7 500 mg/kg ISO 13365 0.5 mg/kg
4-chloro-3-methylphenol (PCMC) 59-50-7 500 mg/kg 0.5 mg/kg
2-(thiocyanomethylthio)-benzothiazole (TCMTB)
21564-17-0 500 mg/kg 10 mg/kg
2-octylisothiazol-3(2H)-one (OIT) 26530-20-1 500 mg/kg 10 mg/kg
Sum of Preservative agents - 500 mg/kg 10 mg/kg
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Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Benzo(a)anthracene 56-55-3 1 mg/kg AfPS GS 2014:01 Extraction with toluene followed by GC-MS analysis
0.2 mg/kg
Benzo(a)pyrene 50-32-8 1 mg/kg
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 1 mg/kg
Benzo(e)pyrene 192-97-2 1 mg/kg
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 1 mg/kg
Benzo(j)fluoranthene 205-82-3 1 mg/kg
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 1 mg/kg
Chrysene 218-01-9 1 mg/kg
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 53-70-3 1 mg/kg
Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 193-39-5 1 mg/kg
Acenaphthene 83-32-9 The sum <10 mg/kg Acenaphthylene 208-96-8
Anthracene 120-12-7
Fluoranthene 206-44-0
Fluorene 86-73-7
Phenanthrene 85-01-8
Pyrene 129-00-0
Naphthalene 91-20-3
Naphthalene 91-20-3 <2 mg/kg
Sum of 18 PAH - <10 mg/kg
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) 1336-36-3 The sum < 0.5 mg/kg Solvent extraction and analysis by GC-MS
0.1 mg/kg Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT) 61788-33-8
Styrene 100-42-5
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.500 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
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Volatile Organic Compounds, Total (TVOC)
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.600 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
Plastic, Rubber, Paint, Surface coating23 & Foam
Restricted substance CAS Limit Test Method Reporting Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates /Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Various e.g.
9016-45-9
26027-38-3
37205-87-1
68412-54-4
127087-870
100 mg/kg ISO 18254 Modified: THF/ACN extraction followed by LC-MS EN
50 mg/kg
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) Various e.g.
9002-93-1
9036-19-5
68987-90-6
100 mg/kg
Nonylphenol (NP) Various e.g.
104-40-5
11066-49-2
25154-52-3
84852-15-3
5 mg/kg THF/ACN extraction followed by GC-MS
5 mg/kg
Octylphenol (OP) Various e.g.
140-66-9
1806-26-4
27193-28-8
5 mg/kg
23 Surface coating includes paint and print, excluding reactive print and electroplating
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Bisphenol A (BPA)24
80-05-7 0.2 mg/kg Total Amount: Solvent extraction and analysis by LC-MS
0.2 mg/kg
Bisphenols in Polycarbonate (PC), Extractable amount
80-05-7 3 mg/kg Extraction with artificial sweat solution ISO 105 E04 and BPA Determination by LC-MS
0.1 mg/kg
Chloroparaffins
Short-chained (SCCP) C10-C13 85535-84-8 100 mg/kg Draft DIN EN ISO 18219 (modified), ultrasound extraction with n-Hexane, 60 min, 60°C, GC-MS/NCI analysis
30 mg/kg
Medium-chained (MCCP) C14-C17 85535-85-9 1000 mg/kg
Chlorophenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
and its salts and esters
87-86-5 Sum 0.05 mg/kg
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
BVL B 82.02-08 (modified) Potassium Hydroxide extraction direct LC-MS analysis or derivatization followed by GC-MS analysis
0.05 mg/kg
Sum 0.5 mg/kg
Products for children above 3 years of age, and Adult’s products incl. bed linen
Sum 0.5 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products
24 Except Polycarbonate (PC)
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Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts and esters BVL B 82.02-08 (modified) Potassium Hydroxide extraction direct LC-MS analysis or derivatization followed by GC-MS analysis
0.05 mg/kg 2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol (2,3,4,6 TeCP) 58-90-2 Sum 0.05 mg/kg
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
Sum 0.5 mg/kg
Products for children above 3 years of age, and Adult’s products incl. bed linen
Sum 0.5 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products
2,3,5,6 Tetraclorophenol (2,3,5,6 TeCP) 935-95-5
2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorophenol (2,3,4,5 TeCP) 4901-51-3
Trichlorophenol (TrCP) and its salts and esters
2,3,4-Trichlorophenol (2,3,4 TriCP)
15950-66-0 Sum 0.2 mg/kg
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
Sum 2 mg/kg
Products for children above 3 years of age, and Adult’s products incl. bed linen
Sum 2 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products
2,3,5-Trichlorophenol (2,3,5 TriCP) 933-78-8
2,3,6-Trichlorophenol (2,3,6 TriCP) 933-75-5
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (2,4,5 TriCP) 95-95-4
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2,4,6 TriCP) 88-06-2
3,4,5-Trichlorophenol (3,4,5 TriCP) 609-19-8
Dimethylformamide (DMF) 68-12-2
1000 mg/kg ISO/TS 16189
5 mg/kg
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Formaldehyde 50-00-00
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen, (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
- (A-A0) < 0.05
25 JIS L 1041-2011, Method A (A-A0) < 0.02
a
(5 mg/kg)
Products for children above 3 years (i.e. 104-170 cl) and products for adults with direct skin contact, incl. bed linen
- 75 mg/kg ISO 14184-1 16 mg/kg
Products for adults without direct skin contact (e.g. outer wear)
- 300 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products, excl. carpets and mats (e.g. curtains, table cloth)
- 300 mg/kg
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.050 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
Isocyanates
Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) 101-68-8 Not detected: sum of listed isocyanates
ISO 10283 Extraction with a dried solvent, derivatization followed by LC/MS determination.
3 mg/kg
Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HMDI) 822-06-0
Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) 4098-71-9
Tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (TMXDI) 2778-42-9
2,4-Toluene diisocyanate (2,4 TDI) 584-84-9
2,6-Toluene diisocyanate (2,6 TDI) 91-08-7
Metals, Total amount
Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 40 mg/kg dr DIN EN 16711-1 Total metal content by microwave digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and ICP-MS analysis
1 mg/kg
Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 90 mg/kg 1 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg) 7439-97-6 10 mg/kg 0.1 mg/kg
25 Where A is the absorbance of the sample and A0 is the absorbance of the zero-sample, both measured according to the test method listed in Appendix B.1
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Metals, Extractable amount in Children’s26
Jewelries and Hair Accessories
Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0 60 mg/kg EN 71-3
0.1 mg/kg
Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2 25 mg/kg
Barium (Ba) 7440-39-3 1000 mg/kg
Chromium (Cr) 7440-47-3 60 mg/kg
Selenium (Se) 7782-49-2 460 mg/kg
N-nitrosamines, Total amount
N-nitrosodimethylamine 62-75-9 0.5 mg/kg DIN EN ISO 71-12 GC-MS analys
50 µg/kg
N-nitrosodiethylamine 55-18-5
N-nitrosodipropylamine 621-64-7
N-nitrosodibutylamine 924-16-3
N-nitrosopiperidine 100-75-4
N-nitrosopyrrolidine 930-55-2
N-nitrosomorpholine 59-89-2
N-nitroso-N-methylaniline 614-00-6
N-nitroso-N-ethylaniline 612-64-6
Organotin Compounds
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1002-53-5 1 mg/kg Draft ISO/TS 16179 (modified) Methanol- and Ethanol extraction solvent mixture, derivatization and analysis by GC-MS
High matrix samples (silicone & rubber): Draft ISO/TS 16179 (modified) Methanol- and Ethanol extraction solvent mixture, derivatization and analysis by GC-MS
0.05 mg/kg High matrix samples: 0.5 mg/kg
Dioctyltin (DOT) - 1 mg/kg
Tributyltin (TBT) 56573-85-4 Not detected
Tricyclohexyltin (TCyHT) 6056-50-4
Trioctyltin (TOT) 250252-89-2
Triphenyltin (TPhT) 668-34-8
Tripropyltin (TPT) -
Sum of other not listed trisubstituted organotins
- 1 mg/kg
4-Phenylcyclohexene
Carpets and Mats 4994-16-5 ≤ 0.050 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
26 Only children’s jewelries and children’s hair accessories intended for children up to 14 years of age
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Phenols
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 90-43-7
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (i.e. up to and including 98 cl)
- 50 mg/kg BVL B 82.02-08 (modified) Acetone extraction, derivatization followed by GC-MS analysis
5 mg/kg
Products for children above 3 years of
age, and Adult’s products incl. bed linen - 100 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products
- 100 mg/kg
Phthalates – including all other esters of ortho-phthalic acid 27
Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) 85-68-7 500 mg/kg, per phthalate
The sum of phthalates ≤ 1000 mg/kg
ISO 14389 For products going to US and Turkey: Phthalates Determination, Standard Operating Procedure (CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3)
50 mg/kg
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 84-74-2
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) 117-81-7
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 84-69-5
Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) 26761-40-0
Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) 28553-12-0
Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) 117-84-0
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate (DMEP) 117-82-8
Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) 84-75-3
Dinonyl phthalate (DNP) 84-76-4
Diethyl phthalate (DEP) 84-66-2
Di-n-propyl phthalate (DPRP) 131-16-8
Diisopentylphthalate (DIPP) 605-50-5
n-Pentylisopentylphthalate (NPIPP) 776297-69-9
Di-cyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) 84-61-7
Di-iso-octyl phthalate (DIOP) 27554-26-3
Di-n-pentylphthalate (DPP) 131-18-0
Dihexylphthalate, branched and linear 68515-50-4
Dimethylphthalate (DMP) 131-11-3
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dipentylester, branched and linear
84777-06-0
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linearalkyl esters (DHNUP)
68515-42-4
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid,di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters,C7-rich (DIHP)
71888-89-6
27 In acetate material used only for adult’s spectacles low amount of phthalates can be accepted
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Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Benzo(a)anthracene 56-55-3 1 mg/kg AfPS GS 2014:01 Extraction with toluene followed by GC-MS analysis
0.2 mg/kg
Benzo(a)pyrene 50-32-8 1 mg/kg
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 1 mg/kg
Benzo(e)pyrene 192-97-2 1 mg/kg
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 1 mg/kg
Benzo(j)fluoranthene 205-82-3 1 mg/kg
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 1 mg/kg
Chrysene 218-01-9 1 mg/kg
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 53-70-3 1 mg/kg
Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 193-39-5 1 mg/kg
Acenaphthene 83-32-9 <10 mg/kg
Acenaphthylene 208-96-8
Anthracene 120-12-7
Fluoranthene 206-44-0
Fluorene 86-73-7
Phenanthrene 85-01-8
Pyrene 129-00-0
Naphthalene 91-20-3 <2 mg/kg
Sum of 18 PAH
- <10 mg/kg
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) 1336-36-3 The sum < 0.5 mg/kg
Solvent extraction and analysis by GC-MS
0.1 mg/kg Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT) 61788-33-8
Styrene 100-42-5
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.500 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
Triclosan 3380-34-5 Not detected Solvent extraction, derivatization followed by GC-MS analysis
10 mg/kg
Volatile Organic Compounds, Total (TVOC)
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.600 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
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Metal
Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Metals, Extractable amount in Children’s28
Jewelries and hair Accessories
Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0 60 mg/kg EN 71:3 0.1 mg/kg Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2 25 mg/kg
Barium (Ba) 7440-39-3 1000 mg/kg
Chromium (Cr) 7440-47-3 60 mg/kg
Selenium (Se) 7782-49-2 460 mg/kg
Metals, Total amount
Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 40 mg/kg Total metal content by microwave digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and ICP-MS analysis
1 mg/kg Lead (Pb): 7439-92-1
Decorative29
items - 90 mg/kg
Children’s functional30
items
(up to 14 years)
- 100 mg/kg
Adult’s functional30
items - 300 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg) 7439-97-6 0.5 mg/kg Total metal content by microwave digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and ICP-MS analysis
0.1 mg/kg
Nickel (Ni), Extractable amount 7440-02-0
In metal products or part of products in direct and prolonged skin contact as well as in metal parts in underwear without direct skin contact
- Maximum release: 0.5 μg/cm2/week Nickel release by EN 1811 + A1
Abrasion of coated items by EN 12472
0.05 µg/cm2/week
Nickel in spectacle frames and sunglasses: EN 16128
0.05 µg/cm2/week
28 Only children’s jewelries’ and children’s hair accessories intended for children up to 14 years of age 29 Decorative items are items that are not needed for a specific function 30 Functional items are items needed for a specific function, e.g. belt buckles, buttons, zippers and rivets used to strengthen seems
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Nickel (Ni), Extractable amount 7440-02-0
In metal jewelry parts intended to be used for body piercing
- Maximum release: 0.2 μg/cm2/week Nickel release by EN 1811 + A1
Abrasion of coated items by EN 12472
0.05 µg/cm2/week
Paper, Wood and Natural Straw
Restricted substance CAS Limit Test Method Reporting Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Various e.g.
9016-45-9
26027-38-3
37205-87-1
68412-54-4
127087-870
100 mg/kg EN ISO 18254 Modified: Methanol extraction followed by LC-MS
50 mg/kg
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) Various e.g.
9002-93-1
9036-19-5
68987-90-6
100 mg/kg
Nonylphenol (NP) Various e.g.
104-40-5
11066-49-2
25154-52-3
84852-15-3
Not detected EN ISO 18254 followed by GC/MS
5 mg/kg
Octylphenol (OP) Various e.g.
140-66-9
1806-26-4
27193-28-8
Not detected
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Chlorophenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and esters
87-86-5 0.5 mg/kg BVL B 82.02-08 (modified) Potassium Hydroxide extraction direct LC-MS analysis or derivatization followed by GC-MS analysis
0.05 mg/kg
Formaldehyde 50-00-00
All products excluding carpets and mats - 150 mg/kg Paper: EN 645 and EN 1541
5 mg/kg
Wood: EN 717-3
20 mg/kg
Metals, Total amount
Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9
Sum ≤ 100 mg/kg Total metal content by microwave digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and ICP-MS analysis Total Lead (Pb) in: Non-Metal Children Products: Standard Operating Procedure, Revision (CPSC-CH-E1002-08.3)
1 mg/kg
Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 20 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg) 7439-97-6 0.1 mg/kg
Chromium VI (Cr6+
) 18540-29-9 1 mg/kg
Metals, Extractable amount in Children’s31
Jewelries and Hair Accessories
Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0 60 mg/kg EN 71:3 0.1 mg/kg
Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2 25 mg/kg 0.1 mg/kg
Barium (Ba) 7440-39-3 1000 mg/kg 0.1 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 40 mg/kg 0.02 mg/kg
Chromium (Cr) 7440-47-3 60 mg/kg 0.1 mg/kg
Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 90 mg/kg 0.1 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg) 7439-97-6 60 mg/kg 0.02 mg/kg
Selenium (Se) 7782-49-2 460 mg/kg 0.1 mg/kg
31 Only children’s jewelries and children’s hair accessories intended for children up to 14 years of age
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4-Phenylcyclohexene 4994-16-5
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.050 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
Styrene 100-42-5
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.500 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
Volatile Organic Compounds, Total (TVOC)
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.600 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
Fusing, Padding, Feather and Down
Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO /AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Various e.g.
9016-45-9
26027-38-3
37205-87-1
68412-54-4
127087-870
100 mg/kg ISO 18254
50 mg/kg
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) Various e.g.
9002-93-1
9036-19-5
68987-90-6
100 mg/kg
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Nonylphenol (NP) Various e.g.
104-40-5
11066-49-2
25154-52-3
84852-15-3
5 mg/kg THF/ACN Extraction followed by GC/MS
5 mg/kg
Octylphenol (OP) Various e.g.
140-66-9
1806-26-4
27193-28-8
5 mg/kg
Cationic Surfactants32
Distearyldimethyl ammoniumchloride (DSDMAC)
107-64-2 10 mg/kg Methanol extraction and analysis by LC-MS
10 mg/kg
Ditallowdimethyl ammoniumchloride (DTDMAC)
68783-78-8
Dihydrogenated tallowdimethyl ammoniumchloride (DHTDMAC)
61789-80-8
Formaldehyde 50-00-00
If an order includes products for babies in size 98 or below
33 (i.e. 0-3 years), the
whole order including all sizes must fulfil this requirement.
Each part of the product (e.g. main fabric, print, fusing and binding) must comply with the restriction limit.
- 16 mg/kg
JIS L 1041-2011, Method A (A-A0) < 0.02a
(5 mg/kg)
Valid for products for children above 3 years (i.e. 104-170 cl).
Each part of the product (e.g. main fabric, print, fusing and binding) must comply with the restriction limit.
- 75 mg/kg ISO 14184-1
16 mg/kg
32 Impurities of Cationic Surfactants in functional finishes at low concentrations are accepted if technically unavoidable and formed in the manufacturing process. 33 If the order ranges from 92-170 the whole order must fulfill the requirement of 16 mg/kg. If the order ranges from 104 to 170 it must fulfill the requirement of 75 mg/kg.
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Formaldehyde 50-00-00 ISO 14184-1
Valid for orders for adults with direct skin contact.
Each part of the product (e.g. main fabric, print, fusing and binding) must comply with the restriction limit.
- 75 mg/kg 16 mg/kg
Products for adults without direct skin contact (e.g. outer wear)
- 300 mg/kg 16 mg/kg
Soft Home Interior Products/Interior products, excl. carpets and mats (e.g. curtain, table cloth)
- 300 mg/kg 16 mg/kg
Isocyanates
Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) 101-68-8 3 mg/kg
Sum of listed isocyanates
3 mg/kg
Sum of listed isocyanates
ISO 10283 extraction with a dried solvent, derivatization followed by LC/MS determination. ISO 10283 extraction with a dried solvent, derivatization followed by LC/MS determination.
3 mg/kg
3 mg/kg
Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HMDI) 822-06-0
Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) 4098-71-9
Tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (TMXDI) 2778-42-9
2,4-Toluene diisocyanate (2,4 TDI) 584-84-9
2,6-Toluene diisocyanate (2,6 TDI) 91-08-7
Metals, Extractable amount in Children’s34
Jewelries and Hair Accessories
Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0 60 mg/kg EN 71:3 0.1 mg/kg
Barium (Ba) 7440-39-3 1000 mg/kg
Chromium III (Cr3+
) 16065-83-1 460 mg/kg
Chromium VI (Cr6+
) 18540-29-9 0.2 mg/kg
Selenium (Se) 7782-49-2 460 mg/kg
Organotin Compounds
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1002-53-5 1 mg/kg Draft ISO/TS 16179 (modified) Methanol- and Ethanol extraction solvent mixture, derivatization and analysis by GC-MS
0.05 mg/kg
34 Only children’s jewelries and children’s hair accessories intended for children up to 14 years of age
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Dioctyltin (DOT) - 1 mg/kg Draft ISO/TS 16179 (modified) High matrix samples (silicone & rubber)
Methanol- and Ethanol extraction solvent mixture, derivatization and analysis by GC-MS
0.05 mg/kg
High matrix samples: 0.5 mg/kg
Tributyltin (TBT) 56573-85-4 Not detected
Tricyclohexyltin (TCyHT) 6056-50-4
Trioctyltin (TOT) 250252-89-2
Triphenyltin (TPhT) 668-34-8
Tripropyltin (TPT) -
Sum of other not listed trisubstituted organotins
- 1 mg/kg
pH
Feather and down - 6.6 ≤ pH ≤7.0 ISO 3071:2005 Analysis based on KCl solution (specify in test report)
N/A
Phthalates – including all other esters of ortho-phthalic acid
Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) 85-68-7 500 mg/kg per phthalate
The sum of phthalates ≤ 1000 mg/kg
ISO 14389 For products going to US and Turkey: Phthalates Determination, Standard Operating Procedure (CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3)
50 mg/kg
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 84-74-2
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) 117-81-7
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 84-69-5
Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) 26761-40-0
Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) 28553-12-0
Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) 117-84-0
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate (DMEP) 117-82-8
Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) 84-75-3
Dinonyl phthalate (DNP) 84-76-4
Diethyl phthalate (DEP) 84-66-2
Di-n-propyl phthalate (DPRP) 131-16-8
Diisopentylphthalate (DIPP) 605-50-5
n-Pentylisopentylphthalate (NPIPP) 776297-69-9
Di-cyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) 84-61-7
Di-iso-octyl phthalate (DIOP) 27554-26-3
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Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Di-n-pentylphthalate (DPP) 131-18-0 500 mg/kg per phthalate
The sum of phthalates ≤ 1000 mg/kg
ISO 14389 For products going to US and Turkey: Phthalates Determination, Standard Operating Procedure (CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3)
50 mg/kg
Dihexylphthalate, branched and linear 68515-50-4
Dimethylphthalate (DMP) 131-11-3
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dipentylester, branched and linear
84777-06-0
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linearalkyl esters (DHNUP)
68515-42-4
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid,di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters,C7-rich (DIHP)
71888-89-6
Styrene 100-42-5
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.500 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
Volatile Organic Compounds, Total (TVOC)
Carpets and Mats - ≤ 0.600 mg/m2/h GB 18587-2001
Grade B (products qualified in respect of limitations of emitted harmful substances)
As specified in test standard
Ceramics & Porcelain
Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting limit
Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1
Total amount in jewelry and hair accessories
- 500 mg/kg Total metal content by microwave digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and ICP-MS analysis Non-Metal Children Products: Standard Operating Procedure, Revision (CPSC-CH-E1002-08.3)
20 mg/kg
Total amount in accessible parts in children’s products
(Children up to 12 years of age) -
100 mg/kg
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Glass & Crystal
Restricted substance CAS Limit Test method Reporting Limit
Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1
Total amount in jewelry and hair accessories, crystal glass
35 excluded
- 500 mg/kg Total metal content by microwave digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and ICP-MS analysis Children’s Non-Metal Products: Standard Operating Procedure, Revision (CPSC-CH-E1002-08.3)
20 mg/kg
Total amount in accessible parts in children’s products
36
(Children up to 12 years of age) -
100 mg/kg
Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2 Usage ban Self-declaration N/A
35 The excluded crystal glass is category 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Annex 1 in Council Directive 69/493/EEC 36 Glass is not allowed to be used in children’s products due to risk for sharp edges according to H&M Children’s Safety.
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Mechanically Recycled Natural & Synthetic Materials37and Remade Materials38
Below restrictions are only valid for mechanically recycled natural & synthetic materials as well as for remade materials. All other chapters are also valid, but in
case of differences, below restrictions prevail. They are not valid for materials made from mechanically recycled PET bottles. The restrictions are only valid for
orders where H&M explicitly specify on the product that recycled material is used.
Restricted substance/material CAS Details of exception
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Various e.g.
9016-45-9
26027-38-3
37205-87-1
68412-54-4
127087-870
Provided that no additional APEO has been used after the collection of the waste, the restriction about APEO does not apply.
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) Various e.g.
9002-93-1
9036-19-5
68987-90-6
Nonylphenol (NP) Various e.g.
104-40-5
11066-49-2
25154-52-3
84852-15-3
Octylphenol (OP) Various e.g.
140-66-9
1806-26-4
27193-28-8
37 Mechanically recycled materials have been torn apart using machines. For synthetic materials the re-manufacturing can involve a heating process. Recycled material is both pre- and post-consumer waste defined as follows:
Pre-consumer waste: The re-introduction of manufacturing scrap, such as waste from textile production, back into the yarn manufacturing process
Post-consumer waste: A waste produced by the end consumer of a material stream such as worn out garments 38 Remade material is textile/waste, old garments and/or other products, both pre- and post-consumer waste. It’s made into new designed products e.g. patchwork blankets
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Cationic Surfactants
Distearyldimethyl ammoniumchloride (DSDMAC)
107-64-2 Provided that no additional restricted Cationic Surfactants have been used after the collection of the waste, the restriction about Cationic Surfactants does not apply.
Ditallowdimethyl ammoniumchloride (DTDMAC)
68783-78-8
Dihydrogenated tallowdimethyl ammoniumchloride (DHTDMAC)
61789-80-8
Chloroparaffins
Short-chained (SCCP) C10-C13 85535-84-8 1000 mg/kg
Medium-chained (MCCP) C14-C17 85535-85-9 Provided that no additional MCCPs have been used after the collection of the waste, the restriction about MCCPs does not apply.
Chromium (Cr) 7440-47-3 Provided that no additional Chromium dyes have been used after the collection of waste, the restriction about total Chromium does not apply. The restriction for extractable Chromium applies, regardless of waste type.
Perifluorinated Compounds (PFCs)
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS) 29420-49-3 Provided that no additional restricted PFCs have been used after the collection of the waste, the restriction about PFCs does not apply.
Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHxS) 3871-99-6
Perfluoroheptane Sulfonate (PFHpS) 375-92-8
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) 56773-42-3
Perfluorodecane Sulfonate (PFDS) 126105-34-8
Perfluorooctane Sulfonamide (PFOSA) 1H,1H,2H,2H H4PFOS; 6:2
754-91-6
Perfluorobutane Acid (PFBA) 375-22-4
Perfluoropentane Acid (PFPA) 2706-90-3
Perfluorohexane Acid (PFHxA) 307-24-4
Perfluoroheptane Acid (PFHpA) 375-85-9
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) 335-67-1
Perfluorononane Acid (PFNA) 375-95-1
Perfluorodecane Acid (PFDA) 335-76-2
Perfluoroundecanoic Acid (PFUnA) 4234-23-5
Perfluorododecanoic Acid (PFDoA) 307-55-1
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Perfluorotridecanoic Acid (PFTrA) 72629-94-8 Provided that no additional restricted PFCs have been used after the collection of the waste, the restriction about PFCs does not apply.
Perfluorotetradecanoic Acid (PFTeA) 376-06-7
Perfluo-3,7-dimethyloctanoic Acid (PF-3,7-DMOA)
172155-07-6
7H-Dodecanefluoroheptane Acid (HPFHpA) -
2H,2H-perfluorodecane Acid (H2PFDA) -
2H,2H,3H,3H-Perfluoroundecanoic Acid (H4PFUnA)
34598-33-9
1H,1H,2H,2HPerfluorooctylacrylate(6:2FTA) 17527-29-6
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecylacrylate (8:2 FTA) 27905-45-9
1H,1H,2H,2HPerfluorododecylacrylate(10:2FTA) 17741-60-5
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-hexanol (4:2 FTOH) 2043-47-2
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-oktanol (6:2 FTOH) 647-42-7
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-decanol (8:2 FTOH) 678-39-7
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-dodecanol (10:2 FTOH)
865-86-1
2-(N-methylperfluoro-FASE 1 octanesulfonamido)-ethanol (MeFOSE)
2448-09-7
2-(N-ethylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamido)-ethanol (EtFOSE)
1691-99-2
N-methylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamide (MeFOSA)
31506-32-8
N-ethylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamide (EtFOSA)
4151-50-2
All other Perfluorinated or Polyfluorinated compounds (fully or partially fluorinated
compounds)
Various