Chemical Testing

Chemical regulations which restrict the use of hazardous chemical substances in textiles, garments, footwear and the leather industry worldwide are mainly aimed at protecting users’ health and the environment.

It is crucial for any buyer or supplier to undergo chemical testing to ensure that their products fulfil the regulatory requirements. It is also very common that brands and retailers implement their own RSL and MRSL requirements as an additional measurement to enhance their products’ stewardship.

Eurofins´ chemical testing service portfolio covers RSL and MRSL tests of yarns, fabrics, garments and leather articles, from raw materials to finished products, on their compliance against regulations and brands’ in-house requirements.

Some of the chemical tests offered include:

• REACH Annex XVII
• Allergenic and carcinogenic dyestuff
• APEO
• Azo-dyes
• Chrome
• Flame retardant
• Formaldehyde
• Nickel release
• Phthalates
• Total cadmium
• Total lead, etc.

Eurofins chemical services cover different market regulations or standards, including:

• EU REACH Annex XVII
• EU REACH SVHC
• California Prop 65
• GB Testing
• AFIRM, etc.

In addition, we provide services related to products and process certification and compliance against the requirements of ZDHC, AFIRM, FDRA, AAFA and German Fashion among many others.

You can rely on our chemical testing services to ensure compliance and enter different markets effectively. Contact us for further information and to discuss your testing needs.