Reach certificate

The testing was conducted between 12 July and 18 July 2018, specifically requested by the client to screen for the presence of 191 substances listed on the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) Candidate List of SVHCs, as published on or before 27 June 2018, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH).

The tested sample, identified as SN1 (SHA18-154877.001) and described as a color solid, was analyzed using SGS In-House methods (SHTC-CHEM-SOP-97-T, SHTC-CHEM-SOP-302-T). The screening employed a sophisticated suite of analytical techniques, including ICP-OES, UV-Vis, GC-MS, HPLC-DAD/MS, and Colorimetric Method, to ensure broad and accurate detection capabilities.

The most critical finding is summarized in the report's Summary section, which states: "According to the specified scope and evaluation screening, the test results of SVHC are ≤ 0.1% (w/w) in the submitted sample." This result is marked as PASS.

Key Details and Results:

Full Compliance: The screening concluded that none of the 191 tested SVHCs were detected above their respective Reporting Limits (RL). The results for the batch are simply denoted as "ND" (Not Detected), meaning the concentration was below the RL for each substance.

Reporting Limits (RL): The RLs varied depending on the substance, primarily set at 0.05% (w/w) for most organic compounds and 0.005% (w/w) for specific elements and their compounds (e.g., Cobalt, Cadmium, Lead, Boron). This demonstrates a high level of analytical sensitivity.

Regulatory Context: The report includes important notes on REACH obligations, particularly concerning Article 33 (duty to communicate information on SVHCs in articles down the supply chain) and the definition of an article. It clarifies that since no SVHC was found above the 0.1% threshold, the notification obligation to ECHA under Article 7 does not apply for this material.

Comprehensive Substance List: The appendix provides a complete list of all 191 substances screened, organized into batches. This includes well-known phthalates (BBP, DEHP, DBP, DIBP), heavy metals, brominated flame retardants, perfluorinated compounds (PFOA, PFDA), and many other chemical groups.

Conclusion:

This SGS test report provides a high degree of assurance that the specified mixture of synthetic filaments is compliant with the REACH Regulation's requirements concerning SVHCs as of mid-2018. The comprehensive screening confirms that the concentration of any SVHC on the Candidate List is below the critical 0.1% (w/w) threshold, meaning the material can be supplied within the EU without triggering specific REACH communication or notification duties related to SVHC content. This certificate is a vital document for demonstrating product safety and regulatory compliance to business partners and customers in the European market.