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Skin Contact
Textiles - natural Plastics Natural Materials

Swallow /
Textiles - Synthetic

Inhale
Polymers, foams, natural Wood, paper, card, plant
Restricted Substance Information on Restricted Substance Test Method and synthetic Leather Natural Leather
rubber & synthetic
Metals
based materials, stone &
Next Policy & Legislation
fibres PU coated textiles rubber glass

Potential breakdown products in EVA

Acetophenone and 2- foam when using certain cross-linking Extraction in acetone or methanol

Irritant

Toxic
50ppm (0.005%)
Phenyl-2- agents, including Dicumyl Peroxide GC-MS, sonication for 30 minutes at
each
Next Policy - No deliberate use
Propanol Acetophenone - CAS 98-86-2 60 degrees C
2-Phenyl-2-Propanol - CAS 617-94-7

APs
Used as or found in: detergents & scouring agents,
Textiles & Leather :
degreasing, wetting/imprgnating,
EN ISO 21084:2019
dispersing/emulsifying agents for dyes and prints,
All other materials : Next Policy - No deliberate use
de-gumming for silk production, dyes and pigment
THF extraction followed by EN ISO
preparations, polyester
Alkylphenols (AP) and 21084:2019 EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII : i) Entry
padding and down/feather fillings.
Total APs (NP/OP) - 10ppm (0.001%) sum 46a - NPEO 100ppm (0.01%) on washable

Irritant

Irritant
Alkylphenol ethoxylates APs are used as intermediaries in the manufacture

Yes
APEOs Textiles articles (Feb 2021 onwards). No limit
(APEO) of APEOs and as antioxidants used to stabilise
Leather : EN ISO 18218-1:2015 with Total APs (NP/OP) + APEOs (NPEO/OPEO) - 100ppm (0.01%) sum values on finished leather products ii) Entry
polymers. APEOs biodgrade into APs in the
- including all isomers environment
quantification according to EN ISO 46 - In production, use of NP & NPEO in
18254-1:2019 preparations in concs. >1000ppm (0.1%) is
NP - nonylphenol, mixed isomers
Plastics & all other materials : EN illegal in Europe
OP - octylphenol, mixed isomers
ISO 18254-1:2019 with
NPEOs - nonylphenol ethoxylates
determination of APEO using LC-MS
OPEOs - octylphenol ethoxylates
or LC-MS/MS

Carcinogen
Chalk, crayons and Next Policy - No deliberate use
Microscopic examination : minimum
Naturally occurring mineral fibres used for insulation chalk-based
Asbestos between the glass and outer walls of thermos flasks
magnification 1-230, polarized light None detected
products EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII
filter
None detected Entries 6 and 28 - Banned

Next Policy - No deliberate use

Thousand of azo dyes and pigments (colorants

Carcinogen

Carcinogen
incorporating one or several azo groups (-N=N-) Textiles : EN ISO 14362-1: 2017 EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII : i) Entry
Azo Amines & bound with aromatic compounds) exist but only
Dyes and Pigments - None detected (20ppm (0.002%)) each
43 (products in prolonged skin contact) -
Part 3 for p-Aminoazobenzene
Arylamine Salts RSL listed substance
those that break down to form any of the amines or Leather : EN ISO 17234-1: 2015 30ppm (0.003%) max ii) Entry 72 (CMRs in
arylamines listed in the RSL are banned Textiles) - listed arylamine salts - 30ppm
(0.003%) each
Biocide finishes must be non-leaching , permanently fixed to the product and comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation (EC)
Anti– allergy /bacterial /fungal finishes. Can contain
528/2012 (BPR). The name of the active biocidal ingredient must be displayed on the product and the following information must
Biocidal Finishes chemicals with various harmful effects Notify Next for Consent to Use
be declared to your relevant Next Technologist for approval ;

Toxic
Permethrin - often found in moth-proofing agents on Analytical - Solvent extraction (in

Yes

Yes
- including Triclosan & wools house method) followed by GC-MS
1) Name of Biocidal Product and Manufacturer
Biocidal Products Regulation (EC) 528/2012
Permethrin 2) CAS/EC No. of active biocidal ingredient
Triclosan - CAS 3380-34-5 (BPR)
Permethrin - CAS 52645-53-1
Triclosan, Permethrin and derivatives - None Detected

Precursor chemical used along with other chemicals;

to harden plastics & polymers such as shatter
resistant polycarbonate used for bottles; In epoxy

Reprotoxin, endocrine disruptor

Next Policy - No deliberate use
resins used in liners of tin cans for food and drink;
In dyes for thermal paper for e.g. till receipts; In the
Recommend testing Recommend testing i) Infant feeding bottles - (EU) No 321/2011)
production of flame retardants; In PVC production
of synthetic textiles natural leather to Banned in production
and processing; As an additive in polyester to Thermal papers
to assess assess ii) Child use & care articles (drinking
improve the lifespan of products, nylon dye-fixing Extraction: 1g sample/20 ml THF, including Till

Irritant
concentrations of concentrations of equipment) (voluntary standard BS EN
Bisphenol-A (BPA) agents and sulfone- and phenol- based leather sonication for 60 minutes at 60
Bisphenols (BPA, Bisphenols (BPA,
1ppm (0.0001%) Receipts
14350-2) (0.03ppm (0.000003%))
tanning agents. Infants, young children and degrees C, analysis with LC-MS
BPS, BPF, BPAF) BPS, BPF, BPAF) iii) Adult drinking equipment – ((EU) No
pregnant women are of particular risk from items 1ppm (0.0001%)
in preparation for in preparation for 10/2011) (0.6ppm (0.00006%))
that come into contact with the mouth
future restriction future restriction iv) Toy Safety Directive - 2009/48/EC - (0.04
NB - concerns are being raised over other Bisphols
ppm (0.000004%)
such as BPF - CAS 620-92-8, BPS - CAS 80-90-1
v) EC/1907/2006 Annex XVII Entry 66 -
and BPAF - CAS 1478-61-1 which have known or
thermal papers (200ppm (0.02%))
suspected similar hazards to Bisphenol A - CAS 80-
05-7 and are likely to be restricted in the future

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Polymers, foams, natural Wood, paper, card, plant
Restricted Substance Information on Restricted Substance Test Method and synthetic Leather Natural Leather
rubber & synthetic
Metals
based materials, stone &
Next Policy & Legislation
fibres PU coated textiles rubber glass

Plastic coated
natural leather only

1,2-

Toxic, carcinogen
Chlorinated Aromatic Dye carriers and levelling agents used when dyeing
1,2-Dichlorobenzene (CAS 95-50-1) Dichlorobenzene Next Policy - No deliberate use
Hydrocarbons 10ppm (0.001%) (CAS 95-50-1) -
polyester or wool/polyester at low temperatures and

Irritant
Textiles & Leather : 10ppm (0.001%) EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII : Entry
- including colouring coated leathers and synthetic leathers.
EN 17137: 2018 All other RSL listed Chlorinated Aromatic 72 (CMRs in Textiles) - 1ppm (0.001%) each
chlorobenzenes & Cross-contamination from anti-moth agents and poly
Hydrocarbons All other RSL listed of 3 listed Chlorinated Aromatic
shipping bags may cause failures.
chlorotoluenes 1ppm (0.0001%) sum Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Aromatic
Hydrocarbons -
1ppm (0.0001%)
sum

Next Policy - No deliberate use

Flame retardants or plasticisers in plastics, rubbers,

Toxic to Aquatic Animals

inks, paints, adhesives and surface coatings
Chlorinated Paraffins (Synthetic leather, plastic coated textiles and
SCCPs SCCPs - i) POPs (2019/1021) – 1500ppm
- including Leather : ISO 18219-1: 2021 SCCPs SCCPs SCCPs (0.15%) in finished articles. 10,000ppm (1%)
leather). Found as impurities in oils & fat liquoring
Textiles : ISO 22818: 2021 50ppm (0.005%) 250ppm (0.025%) 50ppm (0.005%) in substances & preparations ii)EU REACH
SCCPs (short chain C10- agents used for processing leather. Also found in
(1907/2006) SVHC – 1000ppm (0.1%) w/w
C13) sealants and metal operations as additives in
MCCPs : MCCPs MCCPs MCCPs per component
lubricants or coolants used in cutting metal or metal
MCCPs (medium chain forming
Leather : ISO 18219-2: 2021 500ppm (0.05%) 500ppm (0.05%) 500ppm (0.05%) MCCPs - EU REACH (1907/2006) SVHC :
C14-C17) Textiles : ISO 22818: 2021 Restricted limit on finished products &
SCCPs CAS 85535-84-8
packaging 1000ppm (0.1%) w/w per
MCCPs CAS 85535-85-9
component

Toxic, carcinogen
Pesticides or fungicides to prevent mildew & rot,
Next Policy - No deliberate use
especially on greige fabrics. Rarely used now on

Carcinogen
Chlorophenols textiles, but can be used as in-can preservatives in Textiles & Leather : 0.5ppm (0.00005%) 0.5ppm (0.00005%)
i) POPs Reg (2019/1021) Annex I ii) EU

Yes
- including PCP and print pastes and other chemical mixtures EN ISO 17070 or sum of RSL listed sum of RSL listed
REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII Entry 22 -
derivatives and TeCP PCP - pentachlorophenol DIN 50009: 2021 Chlorophenols Chlorophenols
Banned in production in concs. > 1000ppm.
TeCP - tetrachlorophenol derivatives
No limit on finished products
TriCP - trichlorophenol derivatives

Entry 72 of EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII As Legislation - restricted substances,

(Regulation (EU) 2018/1513) restricts various limit values and testing relevant to CMR Next Policy - No deliberate use
carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) regulation is included at an individual

Yes

Yes

Yes
CMRs in Textiles category 1A or 1B substances for use in clothing,
Various
substance level in this document. See EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII : Entry
accessories, footwear and other textile articles RSL for full list of CMRs listed in the 72 (CMRs in Textiles) – various limits
including home textiles legislation

Next Policy - Notify Next for Consent to

CAS 68-12-2 Also known as N,N-
Use
dimethylformamide. Solvent used in production of

Reprotoxin
Textiles : EN 17131:2019 PU Coated Textiles and PU Coated Leather only
plastics, rubber and polyurethane (PU). Also found Polyurethane (PU)

Irritant
Dimethyl Formamide in glues and solvents. Strong fishy smell.
Move to solvent-free (water based) alternatives where possible EU REACH (1907/2006) i) Annex XVII Entry
(DMFa) All other materials : 72 (CMRs in Textiles) 3000 ppm (0.3%) ii)
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH the anti-fungal 500ppm (0.05%)
CEN ISO/TS 16189:2013 500ppm (0.05%) SVHC - Restricted limit on all finished
dimethyl fumarate (DMFu) - found in silica gel
products & packaging sold in Europe
sachets
(1000ppm (0.1%) w/w per component)

CAS 624-49-7 Anti-mould agent in the form of white Next Policy - No deliberate use

Irritant

Irritant
Dimethyl Fumarate crystals. Used in sachets in packaging to prevent All materials : None detected (0.1ppm (0.00001%)
(DMFu) mould during shipping of leather and textile goods. ISO 16186: 2021 NB. The use of all silica gel sachets is banned in all Next products (womens, mens, childrens and home) and must not be used EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII Entry 61
Extreme skin & respiratory irritant - finished products 0.1ppm (0.00001%)

None detected Next policy - No deliberate use

Irritant
Dyes - Allergenic Specific disperse dyes used on textiles, known to be All materials :
Disperse skin sensitising and cause skin irritation DIN 54231: 2005
See RSL for list for dyes covered Legistion - None
Next Policy - No deliberate use

Carcinogen

Carcinogen
Specific dyes known to be carcinogenic or have None detected
Dyes - Carcinogenic or All materials : EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII : i) Entry
other similarly hazardous properties. Used on all
of equivalent concern DIN 54231: 2005 28 (Carcinogenic substances banned in
fibre types See RSL for list for dyes covered
consumer products) ii) Entry 72 (CMRs in
Textiles) - 50ppm (0.05%) each

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Inhale
Polymers, foams, natural Wood, paper, card, plant
Restricted Substance Information on Restricted Substance Test Method and synthetic Leather Natural Leather
rubber & synthetic
Metals
based materials, stone &
Next Policy & Legislation
fibres PU coated textiles rubber glass

Next Policy - No deliberate use

A blue azo dye - historically not been
Dyes - Navy Blue manufacturered for many years so unlikely to be Textiles & Leather : EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII : Entry

Yes
None Detected
Colourant found in products DIN 54231: 2005 43 - Banned in production in concs. >
CAS 405-665-4 1000ppm (0.1%). No limit value on finished
products

Sulphur dyeing leads to toxic sulphides being Sulphur Dyes which

released into the environment via effluent due to the use no or low Next Policy – Notify Next for consent to
use of sulphide reducing agents sulphide reducing use

Yes
Dyes - Sulphur Dyes Archroma low sulphur dyes Diresul® P dyes are
n/a
agents (e.g.
recommended. Contact Archroma for further glucose) must be Legislation - None
information used at all times

Chemicals to prevent ignition & reduce burning rate

Toxic, Carcinogen, endocrine

of textiles. Next Policy - No deliberate use unless
Adults and Childrens Clothing - Banned, the use of flame retardants is not permitted

Accumulative
prior consent is given

Carcinogen

disruptors
Flame retardants should only be used if required
All materials : All other products including Furniture, Upholstery and Home products
Flame Retardants by legislation and must be declared to and
EN ISO 17881-1&2:2016 i) Flame Retardants listed on RSL - None detected
EU REACH (1907/2006) : i) Annex XIV
approved by your NEXT technologist (SVHCs) ii) Annex XVII – Entries 1, 4, 7, 8,
ii) From AW23 onwards - All Halogenated Flame Retardants (Brominated, Chlorinated & Fluorinated) banned from
45 & 67 iii) POPs (Regulation (EU)
intentional use - None detected
N.B. DecaBDE has been completely banned from 2019/1021) iv) TSD (2009/48/EC)
Next products since 2015

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases used as foam bowing agents, solvents, flame Sample preparation : Purge and trap Foams only

Yes
- thermal desorption or SPME + GC- 0.1ppm (0.00001%) Next Policy - No deliberate use
Gases retardants and aerosol propellants
MS each

All children’s
All products* & bedding for children < 3 clothing, footwear,
yrs (newborn & babies) and all toys & soft
sleep/lounge/swim/under/ -wear & all accessories
hosiery (all ages) (including watch
Free - <16ppm (0.0016%) = None straps)
Detected Free - 50ppm
(0.005%) All wood based
Textiles & all other materials : EN
All products* for children 3 years & over products bonded Next Policy - use not permitted on
ISO 14184-1: 2011 (free). Use 2.5g
Volatile compound used; in resins & glues, for (olders) (excluding sleep/ lounge/ All women's & using formaldehyde childrenswear without prior consent from
sample or JIS L 1041-2011 A (Japan Melamine
easycare & crease resistant finishes, as crosslinking swim/under/ -wear & all hosiery) men's clothing, based resins used Next Technologist) / Adults - restricted
Law 112) kitchenware

Irritant, carcinogen

Irritant, carcinogen
agents in printing, in tanning & finishing auxiliaries Free - 20ppm (0.002%) footwear & soft for cots & beds limit on finished products
(syntans), in foil, glitter & flock prints, in laminated accessories and all must meet the
Leather : EN ISO 17226-1: 2021 15ppm (0.0015%)
fabrics, in bonded wood products e.g. chipboard, All women's & men's products* (excluding decorative Home German E1 i) EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII : Entry
(free)
Formaldehyde MDF etc. sleep/lounge/swim/under/ -wear & all products in direct
Imports from
standards for 72 CMRs in Textiles - 75ppm (0.0075%).
1All products must be tested not just those in direct hosiery) and all home textiles in direct skin contact formaldehyde (Jackets, coats & upholstery – 300ppm
Melamine Kitchenware : §64 LFGB China/HK must be
skin contact as Formaldehyde is volatile and can skin contact including bedding for adults & Free - 75 ppm emissions (0.03%) until 2023, 75ppm thereafter)
B80.30/HPLC accompanied by a
leach though layers of fabric, leather etc. children 3 years & over (0.0075%) ii) Leather - None - EU requirements
declaration and a
* products includes all clothing, soft accessories & Free - 75ppm (0.0075%) All other products or generally follow Japanese Legislation
Wood : EN 717-2 valid test report
toys All Furniture & parts of products 300ppm general/adults, 75ppm skin contact,
All furniture & upholstery Upholstery must meet a 0.05 absorbency/20ppm babies
Paper : DIN EN 1541
Free - 100ppm (0.01%) until 2023, Free - 200 ppm minimum of E2
75ppm thereafter (0.02%)

All decorative Home Textiles with no All decorative Home

direct skin contact (excluded from CMR in products not in
Textiles legislation) direct skin contact
Free - 300ppm (0.03%) Free - 300ppm
(0.03%)

The following limit values relate to specific legislation restricting the limit of the listed heavy metals in textiles, leather, plastics, metals and other uses such as paints
Heavy Metals
For heavy metal limits in childrens clothing, toys & childcare articles and other related products see Toxic Heavy Metals section
All materials except Leather : DIN
Found in or used as a catalyst in poymerisaton of

Toxic
Antimony (Sb) polyester, flame retardants, fixing agents, pigments, EN 16711-2: 2016
Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-1:
Extractable : 30ppm (0.003%) Next Policy - Resticted limit
paints and alloys
2019

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Polymers, foams, natural Wood, paper, card, plant
Restricted Substance Information on Restricted Substance Test Method and synthetic Leather Natural Leather
rubber & synthetic
Metals
based materials, stone &
Next Policy & Legislation
fibres PU coated textiles rubber glass

Extractable : All materials except

Leather : DIN EN 16711-2: 2016
Extractable: 0.2ppm (0.00002%) Next Policy - Restricted limit
Used in preservatives, pesticides, and defoliants for Leather: EIN EN ISO 17072-1: 2016

Toxic
Arsenic (As) cotton, synthetic fibers, paints, inks, trims, and Total : All materials except
EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII Entry 72
plastics Leather : DIN EN 16711-1: 2016 Total: 100ppm (0.01%) (CMRs in Textiles) - 1ppm (0.0001%)
Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-2:
2019
All materials except Leather : DIN
Used in pigments for inks, plastics and surface

Toxic
EN 16711-2: 2016
Barium (Ba) coatings, as well as in dyeing, mordants, fillers in Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-1:
Extractable: 1000ppm (0.1%) Next Policy - Resticted limit
plastics, textile finishes and leather tanning
201919
All metal
components in all
All plastic jewellery, beads &
components, other components
Extractable : All materials except products and for jewellery Next Policy - Restricted limit
Leather : DIN EN 16711-2: 2016 packaging making, hair

Toxic, carcinogen
Paint on all
Natural metal that does not rust. Used as a Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-1: 100ppm (0.01%) accessories, EU REACH (1907/2006) XVII i) Entry 23 -
components and
stabiliser in PVC & PU fabrics and in colorants for 2019 Extractable: 0.1ppm (0.00001%) total cufflinks & watches Restricted limit on articles made from plastic
products

Yes
Cadmium (Cd) plastics and paints - especially red, orange, yellow 100ppm (0.01%)
1000ppm (0.1%)
materials eg PU, PVC - 100ppm (0.01%).
and green. Also used in fertilisers, biocides and Total : All materials except Total: 40ppm (0.004%) Paint on all plastic total Restricted limit on painted articles - 1000ppm
total by weight of
paints Leather : DIN EN 16711-1: 2016 components and (0.1 %) by weight of the paint on the painted
paint
Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-2: products Paint on all metal article ii) Entry 72 (CMRs in Textiles) - 1ppm
2019 1000ppm (0.1%) components and (0.0001%)
total by weight of products
paint 1000ppm (0.1%)
total by weight of
paint

Chromium compounds can be used as dyeing Extractable:

Textiles : DIN EN 16711-2: 2016
Babies - 1ppm (0.0001%)

Toxic
Chromium (Cr) additives, dye-fixing agents, colour-fastness after-
treatments, dyes for wool, silk and nylon (especailly
Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-1: Next Policy - Restricted limit
2019 Adults & Children - 2ppm
dark shades) and in leather tanning
(0.0002%)

Texiles : DIN EN 16711-2:2016 with

EN ISO 17075-1: 2017 if Cr is

Irritant, Carcinogen
Type of chromium formed in chrome tanned detected

Toxic, carcinogen
Next Policy - Restricted limit
leathers. May be found in pigments and dyes - Leather : EN ISO 17075-1: 2017
Chromium VI / Chrome especially in the after chrome process for acid-dyed and EN ISO 17075-2: 2017 for
Extractable: Extractable: EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII i) Entry

Yes
VI wool (after-chromed dying is banned on Next confirmation in case the extract
1ppm (0.0001%) 3ppm (0.0003%) 72 (CMRs in Textiles) - 1ppm (0.0001%) ii)
(Cr VI) products). Poorly tanned leathers at risk of Chrome causes interference. Alternatively
Entry 47 - 3ppm (0.0003%) on finished
III developing into Chrome VI during transportation EN ISO 17075-2: 2017 may be used
leather products in skin contact
of finished goods on its own
Ageing (optional) : ISO 10195:
2018 Method A2

All materials except Leather : DIN

Extractable:

Toxic
EN 16711-2: 2016
Cobalt (Co) Can be used in alloys, pigments, dyestuffs and the
production of plastic buttons Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-1:
Adults - 4ppm (0.0004%) Next Policy - Restricted limit
Children and Babies - 1ppm (0.0001%)
2019
All materials except Leather : DIN
Can be used in alloys and pigments and in textiles Extractable:

Toxic
EN 16711-2: 2016
Copper (Cu) as an antimicrobial agent. Copper is exempt from Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-1:
Adults - 50ppm (0.005%) Next Policy - Restricted limit
restriction limits in metal parts Children and Babies - 25ppm (0.0025%)
2019

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Polymers, foams, natural Wood, paper, card, plant
Restricted Substance Information on Restricted Substance Test Method and synthetic Leather Natural Leather
rubber & synthetic
Metals
based materials, stone &
Next Policy & Legislation
fibres PU coated textiles rubber glass

Extractable : All materials except

Leather : DIN EN 16711-2: 2016
Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-1: All paints and
All plastic and metal components and Next Policy - Restricted limit
2019 surface coatings on
products and all paints and surface
natural materials -
coatings EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII
Total: Total: 90ppm
Total: 90ppm (0.009%) i) Entry 72 (CMRs in Textiles) - 1ppm
Natural metal found on its own or in alloys, plastics, All materials except Leather : DIN (0.009%)
Extractable: (0.0001%)

Toxic
paints, inks, pigments and surface coatings. Crystal EN 16711-1: 2016

Yes
Lead (Pb) or 'lead glass' is exempt from total Lead restrictions Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-2:
Adults - 1ppm (0.0001%) If component is accessible and can be
If component is
Children and Babies - 0.2ppm (0.00002%) placed in the mouth by children i.e. <5cm ii) Entry 63 - Restricted limit on articles which
2019 accessible and can
in any one direction (excluding all can be placed in the mouth by children.
be placed in the
children's articles listed in the Toxic Heavy 500ppm (0.05%) – if total lead >500ppm,
Lead in paint and surface mouth by children
Metals Section) migratable lead must be less than 0.05
coatings: Release: 0.05
Release: 0.05µg/cm2/hour µg/cm2/hour
CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1 µg/cm2/hour

Release: EN 16711-3: 2016

All materials except Leather : DIN
Extractable:
Can be present in pesticides and as contaminants in EN 16711: 2016 (part 2 Extractable
0.2ppm (0.00002%)

Toxic
soda (NaOH). Can also be used in paints & / part 1 Total)
Mercury (Hg) caustic
as catalysts in the manufacture of PU & vinyl Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-1:
Next Policy - Restricted limit
Total:
chloride for use in PVC 2019 (part 1 Extractable / part 2
0.5ppm (0.00005%)
Total)
Release:
Metal trims &
Extractable : All materials except components in
Leather : DIN EN 16711-2: 2016 prolonged skin
Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-1: contact
2019 Eyewear frames, Next Policy - Restricted limit
Can be used for plating alloys and improving jewellery,

Irritant

Toxic
Extractable:
Nickel (Ni) corrosion-resistance, hardness and polish of alloys. Release : EN 1811:2011 + A1:2015
1ppm (0.0001%)
wristwatch cases, EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII Entry 27
Can also occur as impurities in pigments and alloys (release) straps and - restricted limit on various products in
EN 12472: 2020 (wear and tighteners prolonged skin contact as shown
corrosion) 0.5µg/cm2/week
Release (eyewear frames): EN
16128: 2015 Jewellery piercing
post assemblies -
0.2µg/cm2/week
All materials except Leather : DIN

Toxic
EN 16711-2: 2016
Selenium (Se) May be found in synthetic fibres, paints, inks,
plastics and metal trims Leather : DIN EN ISO 17072-1:
Extractable:
500ppm (0.05%)
Next Policy - Restricted limit
2019

End of Heavy Metals Section

Plastics : GB/T 24153 determination

Toxic, Carcinogic, Mutagenic

Toxic, Carcinogic, Mutagenic

using GC-MS with LC-MS-MS
verification if positive. Alternatively
LC-MS-MS may be performed on its
Precursors added to natural & synthetic rubber for own.
strength & elasticity. Can also be formed as a by- 0.5ppm (0.00005%)
Nitrosamines product in the production of rubber. Found in Footwear : EN ISO 19577: 2019 each
Next Policy - No Deliberate Use
Vulcanised Rubber
Teats & Soothers : EN 12868: 2017

Drinking Equipment : EN 14350-2:

2020
Active ingredient in antimicrobial finishes and used
Next Poliy - No deliberate use
as preservatives on fabrics, hides and in-can

Irritant, toxic
chemical formulations. Found as additives in 0.5ppm (0.00005%)
EU REACH (1907/2006) i) Annex XVII Entry
PVC/PU fabrics and foams, silicone coatings, inks, TPT, TPhT

Irritant
CEN ISO/TS 16179: 2012 or 0.5ppm (0.00005%) TPT, TPhT 20- TBT, TPT, DOT, DBT banned in products

Yes
Organotins paints, metallic glitter, prints & heat transfer
EN ISO 22744-1: 2020 1ppm (0.0001%) of all other RSL listed organotins
1ppm (0.0001%) of
>1000ppm (0.1%) ii) SVHC – TBTO
materials. Heat stabilisers in plastics and rubber. all other RSL listed
Restricted limit on finished products &
Used as catalysts especially on flock prints, plastics organotins
packaging (1000ppm (0.1%) weight for
and glues can be found as contaminants in pigments
weight per component)
prints and solvents

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Inhale
Polymers, foams, natural Wood, paper, card, plant
Restricted Substance Information on Restricted Substance Test Method and synthetic Leather Natural Leather
rubber & synthetic
Metals
based materials, stone &
Next Policy & Legislation
fibres PU coated textiles rubber glass

All products for

Next Policy - No deliberate use
children <3 yrs
Dye carrier used in polyester dyeing processes or (newborn & babies)

Irritant
Ortho-Penylphenol - 10ppm (0.001%)
Biocidal Products Regulation (EC) 528/2012
used as a leather preservative. Use permitted as a All materials : DIN 50009:2021
(OPP) (BPR) application for use as Fibre, leather,
preservative for formulations (in-can preservative)
rubber and polymerised materials
All other products
preservative
- 25ppm (0.0025%)
Next Policy - No deliberate use

PFOA - ) Regulation (EU) 2020/784

Used in stain & water resist finishes on textiles and
amending POPs Recast Regulation
leather and non-stick finishes on metals. PFOA may
Perfluorinated & also be used in polymers like Polytetrafluoroethylene
All clothing, footwear & upholstery - PFC finishes banned - use PFC-free alternaives only (2019/1021) (replaces EU REACH
Polyfluorinated (1907/2006) Annex XVII Entry 68) – limit in

Carcinogen
(PTFE). PFOS historically used, rarely used now Leather : EN ISO 23702-1: 2018
PFOA including its salts - 25 ppb (0.0000025%) substances, mixtures or articles as shown ii)
Chemicals (PFCs /

Yes
EU REACH (1907/2006) SVHC - Restricted
PFAS) PFOA (perfluoro-octanoic acid) including its salts All other materials : CEN/TS
PFOA-related substances - 1000 ppb (0.0001%) sum limit on finished products & packaging
and related substances. More commonly found on 15968: 2010
- including PFOA and clothing
(1000ppm (0.1%) w/w per component)
PFOS PFOS and related substances - 1µg/m2 sum PFOS - POPs Recast Regulation
PFOS (perfluorooctanesulphonic acid) and related
(2019/1021) – Textiles/coated materials -1
substances. More commonly found on home textiles
µg/m2 : Other Products 1000ppm (0.1%) :
Banned in substances and mixtures > 10ppm
(0.001%)
Biologically active substances killing pests & insects 0.5ppm (0.00005%) 0.5ppm (0.00005%) 0.5ppm (0.00005%) Next Policy - No deliberate use

Various

Various
Pesticides & on wood and natural textile fibres ISO 15913: 2000, DIN 38407 F2 or sum of each RSL sum of each RSL sum of each RSL

Yes
Insecticides Mostly washed off finished products during EPA 8081 / 8151A listed pesticide & listed pesticide & listed pesticide & Use & handling covered by numerous laws &
processing insecticide insecticide insecticide international conventions
Liquids added to plastics to increase flexibility or
Next Policy - No deliberate use
facilitate the molding of plastic. Found in soft 250ppm (0.025%)
Textiles and Leather : All Sythetic Leather
plastics, PVC, plasticised/rubberised prints, non- sum total of all
EN ISO 14389:2014 PU Coated Textiles and Leather only EU REACH (1907/2006) i) Annex XVII Entry

Toxic

Toxic
waterbased prints, plastic coated, patent or mock RSL listed
Phthalates leathers. Unlikely to be added to other plastics, phthalates weight
51, 52 (Toys & Childcare Articles), Entry 72
Footwear : 250ppm (0.025%) sum total of all RSL listed phthalates weight (CMRs in Textiles) ii) SVHC - Restricted limit
though can cross contaminate from machinery used for weight per
ISO 16181-1:2021 for weight per component on finished products & packaging (1000ppm
for PVC. PU can also contian PVC to give it extra component
(0.1%) w/w per component)
durability.
Plastic & rubber

Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Reprotoxic

components :
Substances present as impurities / contaminants in
i) for clothing,
some raw materials used in the production of
textiles and
plastics and rubber e.g. extender / softening oils or
1ppm (0.0001%) of each PAH 1)-8) listed footwear - as limits Next Policy - No deliberate use
carbon black colourant. They have a characteristic
on RSL for Textiles

Carcinogen
smell similar to that of car tires or asphalt and are
All Materials: AFPS GS 2019:01 No individual restriction on PAH's 9) ii) for Toys & EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII i) Entry
Polycyclic Aromatic often found in outsoles of footwear and in printing

Yes
PAK or -18) listed on RSL Childcare Articles - 50 - As Next Policy but with no sum total
Hydrocarbons (PAHs) pastes for screen prints. They may also be formed
Textiles: EN 17132:2019 AND 0.5ppm (0.00005%) requirement for articles (and shorter list of
from thermal decomposition of recycled materials
10ppm (0.001%) sum total of ALL PAH's of each PAH 1)-8) PAHs) ii) Entry 72 (CMRs in Textiles) - 1ppm
during reprocessing
1)-18) listed on RSL listed on RSL AND (0.0001%) each of listed PAHs
10ppm (0.001%)
Napthalene - used as dispersing agents for textiles
sum total of ALL
dyes, may be found in high quantities
PAH's 1)-18) listed
on RSL
A purple coloured chemical with strong oxidising

Toxic, irritant

Toxic, irritant
Phase out - Use
properties. Used as a bleach mainly on denims in Next Policy - Notify Next for consent to
potassium
Potassium either a spray or liquid form. use

Yes
n/a permanganate-free
Permanganate bleaches where
Where used follow Best Practice for use in Legislation - None
possible
production

Toxic, carcinogen
Used to coat textiles and leathers. All plasticol prints
used to contain PVC, now possible to use water Test to identify PVC:

Carcinogen
All Products and Packaging including coatiings and placement prints - Banned Next Policy - Notify Next for consent to
based prints instead. Contains hazardous vinyl Beilstein test followed by FTIR
use

Yes
PVC chloride monomer, cadmium, lead, mercury,
Where PVC alternatives are technically unsuitable - Notify Next for consent to use
organotins & phthalates, which can be released Vinyl Chlorie Monomers:
PVC must be compliant with all relevant RSS substances including phthalates & vinyl chloride monomers - 1ppm (0.0001%) Legislation - None
during production, use & disposal ISO 6401: 2008
Vinyl Chloride monomers - CAS 75-01-4

Carcinoge
DIN 54231:2005 with methanol Next Policy - No deliberate use
Impurity in polyester and some dyestuffs (disperse –
extraction at 70 degrees C (can be
Quinoline polyester). Used in dye manufacture, solvent in 50ppm (0.005%)

n
included in disperse dye testing as EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII Entry 72
resins
uses same test method) (CMRs in Textiles) 50ppm (0.005%)

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Restricted Substance Information on Restricted Substance Test Method and synthetic Leather Natural Leather
rubber & synthetic
Metals
based materials, stone &
Next Policy & Legislation
fibres PU coated textiles rubber glass

Next Policy - No deliberate use

REACH Substances of EU REACH (1907/2006) SVHC applies to all

Various

Various

Various
Various substances meeting the REACH regulations Unless listed separately in this document - SVHCs on the;
products and packaging sold in Europe.
Very High Concern (EU 1907/2006) criteria for being hazardous. See In house screening methods Authorisation List - None detected
Notification to ECHA required if SVHC >
(SVHCs) RSL for full list of substances Candidate List - 1000ppm (0.1%) wt/wt per component
1000ppm (0.1%) weight for weight per
component & >1tonne/yr per importer.
The use of pressurized air to spray solid particles of
sand (or other abrasive substances) against Next Policy - No deliberate use
All Sandblasting Banned

Yes
Sandblasting / Silica garments to achieve a faded, worn look. Silica n/a
Alternatives using lazer etching or bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide should be used
particles & other substances of respirable size used Legislation - None
for sandblasting can cause lung damage

Reprotoxi
Styrene is a precursor for polymerization and may
Extraction in Methanol GC/MS,

Irritant
be present in various Styrene copolymers such as Free 500ppm
Styrene (monomer) sonication at 60 degrees C for 60 Next Policy - Restricted

c
polystyrene plastics and resins used in e.g. plastic (0.05%)
minutes
buttons. Free styrene is restricted not total styrene
Next Policy - Restricted
Toxic Heavy Metals

Toxic
Soluble metals. Toxic with various negative effects Limit values as EN71 part 3 for Toys and Childcare Articles EN 71 Part 3 (Accessible parts of Toys &
EN 71 Part 3 Refer to individual metals listed in the Heavy Metals section
(EN71) depending on the metal See Toxic Heavy Metals section in RSL for full list Childcare Articles) - followed on Children’s
Products in many legal cases
Found in PU foam materials such as open cell
DIN EN 62321-6: 2016-05 1000ppm (0.1%)
foams for padding. Used as UV absorbers for
UV Absorbers plastics (PVC, PET, PC, PA, ABS and other
(Extraction in THF, analysis by GC- each RSL listed UV Next Policy - No deliberate use
MS) Absorber
polymers) rubber and PU

Volatile Organic Compounds and Solvents (VOCs / VOSs) – including glycols and halogenated solvents

Toxic / Irritant / Various

Wherever possible, move away from solvent based products and use water based
alternatives. If alternatives are not available, workers must wear appropriate PPE and

Ozone Depleting
Irritant / Various
Volatile Organic Compounds that evaporate at room temperature.
workspaces must have adequate ventilation and fume-extraction and any solvent
May be used in placement / panel printing, spot VOC screening for all materials - In
Compounds and cleaning or solvent scoured fabrics, wetting agents,
scouring of greige must be carried out in fully enclosed systems. Next Policy - No deliberate use
house test methods based on
Solvents (VOCs / VOSs) Spot cleaning solvents containing Trichloroethylene CAS 79-01-6 / EC 201-167-4
thinners in inks, paints, lacquers, glues / adhesives GC/MS headspace 45 minutes at
must not be used EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII - various
– including glycols and and processes such as solvent based polyurethane 120 deg C
halogenated solvents coatings.
10ppm (0.001%) sum of all RSL listed VOCs/VOSs
No residual solvent on any finished product
Next Policy - No deliberate use
VOC screening for all materials - In EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XVII - Entry 5

Depleting
Volatile solvent, not likely to be used directly but

Irritant

Ozone
Toxic
house test methods based on restricted in toys or parts of toys if > 5ppm :
Benzene could be found as contamination, especially from
GC/MS headspace 45 minutes at
5ppm (0.0005%) 5ppm (0.0005%)
Entry 28 - banned in production in concs. >
petrol used for cleaning screens
120 deg C 1000ppm : Entry 72 (CMRs in Textiles) -
5ppm
Next Policy - Resticted limit
Textiles : EN 17131: 2019
EU REACH (1907/2006) SVHC – finished
Formamide By product in the production of EVA foams
CAS 75-12-7
All other materials : DIN CEN
EVA foams only
1000ppm (0.1%) products & packaging (1000ppm (0.1%)
ISO/TS 16189: 2013
weight for weight per component)
Solvent used in the production of elastane fibres and
Dimethylacetamide sometimes as a substitute for DMFa in PU Synthetic Textiles : EN 17131: 2019 Elastane only
Next Policy - Resticted limit
All other materials : DIN CEN 1000ppm (0.1%) EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XIV - Entry
(DMAC) leathers ISO/TS 16189: 2013
1000ppm (0.1%)
72 (CMRs in Textiles) - 3000ppm (0.3%)
CAS 127-19-5
Industrial solvent used in production of water-based
polyurethanes and other polymeric materials. May
Textiles : EN 17131: 2019 Next Policy - Resticted limit
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone also be used as a surface treatment for textiles,
All other materials : DIN CEN 1000ppm (0.1%) 1000ppm (0.1%) EU REACH (1907/2006) Annex XIV - Entry
(NMP) resins and metal-coated plastics, or as a paint ISO/TS 16189: 2013 72 (CMRs in Textiles) - 3000ppm (0.3%)
stripper
CAS 872-50-4

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