European REACH Compliant Fabric

High-Regulatory Environment Applications

REACH Compliance is a fundamental requirement for any textile product intended for sale or import into the 27 European Union member states and associated countries:

• Consumer Mattress Ticking (EU): Mandatory for all fabrics that are sold to EU-based mattress or furniture manufacturers.
• Infant and Children's Products (EU): Essential for products targeting the most vulnerable consumers, where chemical scrutiny is highest.
• Commercial Upholstery: Required for all fabrics used in European public and private commercial sectors.

It serves as a baseline chemical safety certification recognized globally.

Compliance Testing and Verification

Core Advantages of REACH Compliance

• Guaranteed Market Access: Provides the fundamental chemical safety documentation required to sell and distribute textiles across the European Union.
• Reduced Risk: Minimizes the risk of costly import detentions, regulatory fines, and product recalls due to non-compliant chemical content.
• Enhanced Trust: Signals a proactive, responsible chemical management strategy to both commercial buyers and end-consumers.
• Global Recognition: The stringency of REACH compliance is recognized globally, often satisfying chemical requirements in non-EU markets as well.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How often is the SVHC candidate list updated, and how does RongLi stay compliant?
• A: The SVHC list is typically updated twice a year. Our R&D and QA teams monitor these updates immediately, prompting re-testing of relevant chemical inputs and finished fabrics whenever a new substance is added to the list.

• Q: Is REACH compliance the same as Oeko-Tex certification?
• A: No. Oeko-Tex is a safety label that tests for hundreds of harmful substances (including many SVHCs). REACH is a mandatory EU law that regulates the actual use and presence of specific high-concern chemicals in the supply chain. They complement each other.

• Q: Does a fabric need to be re-tested for every production run?
• A: Not if the materials and chemical recipes remain unchanged. Re-testing is mandatory when the SVHC list is updated, a new finishing agent is introduced, or the production location changes.

Supply Chain Chemical Management

Achieving REACH compliance requires diligence across the entire supply chain:

• Supplier Declarations: Collecting chemical declarations from all yarn, dye, and finishing agent suppliers to verify SVHC-free status.
• Inventory Segregation: Storing and processing REACH-compliant chemicals separately from non-compliant alternatives.
• Continuous Monitoring: Utilizing a centralized chemical management system to track and audit all substances used in the finishing process.

Production and Documentation Service

Our service commitment to REACH compliance includes:

• Traceability: Maintaining detailed batch records that trace the exact chemical inputs used for every production lot.
• Certification Provision: Providing official testing reports from accredited external laboratories (e.g., CPSC accepted) to verify the fabric's compliance status.
• Consultation: Assisting clients with the specific documentation required by their respective EU import authorities.