Information Express | EU REACH Appendix XVII adds restrictions on lead in PVC

On May 8, 2023, the European Commission published the amendment (EU) 2023/923 in its official gazette, in order to revise the restrictions on lead and lead compounds in Article 63 of Appendix XVII of REACH Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006, and to increase the restrictions on lead in polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The amendment will take effect on the 20th day after the official announcement.

Item 63 of Appendix XVII of REACH Regulation adds the following restrictions:

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With the continuous updating of REACH regulations, enterprises are faced with more and more control requirements. ZRLK suggests relevant enterprises to improve their risk awareness of products, pay close attention to the update trends of REACH regulations in time, adjust production strategies, ensure that products containing restricted substances are exported in line with the latest regulatory requirements, and avoid trade risks. Our company has a professional technical team and rich experience in product testing, which can help you easily understand whether the products are safe and compliant. If you need it, please feel free to contact us, and our engineers will serve you at the first time!