Substance restrictions or substance regulations refer to laws that set bans or limitations on certain substances. This can include bans and limitations on phthalates, lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, PFAS, and more. Different substance restrictions apply depending on the country, product type, and age group.
EU (Examples)
REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006
Persistent Organic Pollutant Regulation ((EU) 2019/1021)
Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012
UK (Examples)
UK REACH Regulation
Persistent Organic Pollutant Regulation ((EU) 2019/1021) – Retained
US (Examples)
CPSIA
FHSA
40 CFR Subchapter R – Toxic Substances Control Act
California Proposition 65
Testing
You can either obtain valid test reports from the supplier, or submit the product for testing.
Learn more
Chemical Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
Chemical Regulations in the United States: An Overview