Latest SVHC Screen Lite Program for Textile and Footwear Products

GENEVA - Sept. 18, 2013 - PRLog -- New SVHCs in the Candidate List

With the addition of six new SVHCs to the Candidate List on 20 June 2013, the number of SVHCs has been expanded to total 144 substances (http://newsletter.sgs.com/eNewsletterPro/uploadedimages/000006/sgs-safeguards-11513-svhc-candidate-list-expands-to-contain-144-entries-a4-en-13.pdf). In light of this rapid change, SGS has updated the SVHC SCREEN LITE program to help clients easily identify and detect the presence of any high risk SVHC found in textile and footwear products. Upon identification, appropriate actions can be taken to minimize the risks.

New SVHC Screening Program

In order to assist fulfilling the REACH SVHC requirements, experts in the SGS technical competence centre have developed a robust and cost effective SVHC screening program targeting high risk SVHCs. The high risk SVHCs in this program are selected specifically for textile and footwear products. Inclusion in the list is based upon the official substance dossiers submitted to ECHA for SVHC consultations (http://echa.europa.eu/addressing-chemicals-of-concern/aut...), reputable literature sources and SGS testing experiences. These substances are often found in materials such as plastic, leather, textiles, prints and coating.

The selected SVHCs are categorized into the following groups:

- Phthalates

- Flame Retardants

- Alkylphenols and Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APs & APEOs)

- Immediates for Dyes and Pigments

- Solvents

- Lead Compounds

- Chromium Compounds

- Sulphate Compounds

- Anhydrides

- Perfluorinated Compounds

- Others

Remarks

- This program provides a preliminary screening of the defined high risk SVHCs in textile and footwear products only. Clients shall prepare safety information for the product if any SVHC is found with over 0.1% (w/w) so as to fulfill the REACH Article 33 requirement.

- This program is available at selected SGS Softlines Laboratories.

For more information on the SGS SVHC SCREEN LITE program, please contact the SGS experts or the local sales representatives.

Contact details:

SGS Consumer Testing Services

Kris Wan

Global Softlines Senior Business Development Manager

SGS Hong Kong

t: +852 2334 4481

Email: cts.media@sgs.com

Website: http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Softlines-and-Accessories.aspx

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