COMMISSION DECISION
of 5 June 2014
establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for textile products
(notified under document C(2014) 3677)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2014/350/EU)
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
Article 5
Article 6
Article 7
Article 8
Article 9
Article 10
ANNEX
Textile fibres
Components and accessories
Chemicals and processes
Fitness for use
Corporate Social Responsibility
Supporting information
EU ECOLABEL CRITERIA
1. TEXTILE FIBRE CRITERIA
Criterion 1. Cotton and other natural cellulosic seed fibres (including kapok)
1(a) Organic production standard
1(b) Cotton production according to IPM principles
1(c) Pesticide restrictions applying to conventional and IPM cotton
1(d) Traceability requirements applying to organic and IPM cotton
Criterion 2. Flax and other bast fibres (including hemp, jute and ramie)
Criterion 3. Wool and other keratin fibres (including wool from sheep and lambs, and hair from camel, alpaca and goat)
Ectoparasiticide groups |
Sum total limit value |
γ-hexachlorocyclohexane (lindane), α-hexachlorocyclohexane, β-hexachlorocyclohexane, δ-hexachlorocyclohexane, aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, p,p'-DDT, p,p'-DDD |
0,5 ppm |
Cypermethrin, deltamethrin, fenvalerate, cyhalothrin, flumethrin |
0,5 ppm |
Diazinon, propetamphos, chlorfenvinphos, dichlofenthion, chlorpyriphos, fenchlorphos |
2 ppm |
Diflubenzuron, triflumuron, dicyclanil |
2 ppm |
Type of wool |
Final discharge to the environment (g COD/kg greasy wool) |
Coarse wool |
25 g/kg |
Fine wool |
45 g/kg |
Criterion 4. Acrylic
Criterion 5. Elastane
Criterion 6. Polyamide (or nylon)
Criterion 7. Polyester
Criterion 8. Polypropylene
Criterion 9. Man-made cellulose fibres (including viscose, modal and lyocell)
Pulp production sub-criteria
Fibre production sub-criteria
Fibre type |
Performance value (g S/kg) |
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Staple fibre |
30 g/kg |
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Filament fibre |
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40 g/kg 170 g/kg |
2. COMPONENT AND ACCESSORIES CRITERIA
Criterion 10. Fillings
Criterion 11. Coatings, laminates and membranes
Criterion 12. Accessories
3. CHEMICALS AND PROCESS CRITERIA
Criterion 13. Restricted Substance List (RSL)
13(a) General requirements
13(b) Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC's)
Criterion 14. Substitution of hazardous substances used in dyeing, printing and finishing
14(a) Hazard classification restrictions
Acute toxicity |
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Category 1 and 2 |
Category 3 |
H300 Fatal if swallowed (R28) |
H301 Toxic if swallowed (R25) |
H310 Fatal in contact with skin (R27) |
H311 Toxic in contact with skin (R24) |
H330 Fatal if inhaled (R23/26) |
H331 Toxic if inhaled (R23) |
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (R65) |
EUH070 Toxic by eye contact (R39/41) |
Specific target organ toxicity |
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Category 1 |
Category 2 |
H370 Causes damage to organs (R39/23, R39/24, R39/25, R39/26, R39/27, R39/28) |
H371 May cause damage to organs (R68/20, R68/21, R68/22) |
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (R48/25, R48/24, R48/23) |
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (R48/20, R48/21, R48/22) |
Respiratory and skin sensitisation |
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Category 1A |
Category 1B |
H317: May cause allergic skin reaction (R43) |
H317: May cause allergic skin reaction (R43) |
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (R42) |
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (R42) |
Carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction |
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Category 1A and 1B |
Category 2 |
H340 May cause genetic defects (R46) |
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects (R68) |
H350 May cause cancer (R45) |
H351 Suspected of causing cancer (R40) |
H350i May cause cancer by inhalation (R49) |
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H360F May damage fertility (R60) |
H361f Suspected of damaging fertility (R62) |
H360D May damage the unborn child (R61) |
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child (R63) |
H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child (R60, R60/61) |
H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child (R62/63) |
H360Fd May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child (R60/63) |
H362 May cause harm to breast fed children (R64) |
H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility (R61/62) |
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Hazardous to the aquatic environment |
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Category 1 and 2 |
Category 3 and 4 |
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life (R50) |
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (R52/53) |
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (R50/53) |
H413 May cause long-lasting effects to aquatic life (R53) |
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (R51/53) |
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Hazardous to the ozone layer |
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EUH059 Hazardous to the ozone layer (R59) |
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14(b) Derogations that apply to textile substance groups
Substances that impart function to the final product |
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Substance group |
Derogated hazard classifications |
Derogation conditions |
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H301, H311, H331, H317, H334 |
Dust free dye formulations or automatic dosing and dispensing of dyes shall be used by dye houses and printers to minimise worker exposure; |
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H411, H412, H413 |
Dyeing processes using reactive, direct, vat, sulphur dyes with these classifications shall meet a minimum of one of the following conditions:
The use of solution dyeing and/or digital printing are exempted from these conditions. |
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H317 (1B), H373, H411, H412, H413 |
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H351 is derogated for the application of antimony trioxide synergist as a backcoating for interior textiles. |
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H411, H412, H413 |
Optical brighteners may only be applied in the following cases:
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H413 |
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Other residual substances that may be found on the final product |
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H301, H311, H331, H371, H373, H317 (1B), H334, H411, H412, H413, EUH070, |
Recipes shall be formulated using automatic dosing systems and processes shall follow standard operating procedures. Substances classified with H311, H331, H317 (1B) shall not be present on the final product at concentrations of greater than 1,0 % w/w. |
Criterion 15. Washing, drying and curing energy efficiency
BAT themes |
Production volume |
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< 10 tonnes/day |
> 10 tonnes/day |
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Two techniques |
Three techniques |
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One technique |
Two techniques |
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One technique |
Two techniques |
Criterion 16. Treatment of emissions to air and water
16(a) Wastewater discharges from wet processing
16(b) Emissions to air from printing and finishing processes
4. FITNESS FOR USE CRITERIA
Criterion 17. Dimensional changes during washing and drying
Textile products or type of material |
Dimensional changes during washing and drying |
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Knitted fabrics |
± 4,0 % |
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Chunky knit |
± 6,0 % |
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Interlock |
± 5,0 % |
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Woven fabrics: |
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± 3,0 % ± 2,0 % ± 2,0 % |
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Socks and hosiery |
± 8,0 % |
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Bathroom linen, including terry towelling and fine rib fabrics |
± 8,0 % |
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Washable and removable woven upholstery — Curtains and furniture fabric |
± 2,0 % |
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± 3,0 % |
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Non-woven fabrics |
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± 5,0 % ± 6,0 % |
Criterion 18. Colour fastness to washing
Criterion 19. Colour fastness to perspiration (acid, alkaline)
Criterion 20. Colour fastness to wet rubbing
Criterion 21. Colour fastness to dry rubbing
Criterion 22. Colour fastness to light
Criterion 23. Wash resistance and absorbency of cleaning products
Textile cleaning products or type of material |
Numbers of washes |
Temperature |
EN ISO 6630 test reference |
Woven and non-woven products for wet cleaning |
80 |
40 °C |
Procedure 4N |
Microfibre products for dusting |
200 |
40 °C |
Procedure 4N |
Products deriving from recycled textile fibres |
20 |
30 °C |
Procedure 3G |
Mops for washing floors |
200 |
60 °C |
Procedure 6N |
Cloths for washing floors |
5 |
30 °C |
Procedure 3G |
Textile cleaning products or type of material |
Liquid absorbency time |
Products deriving from recycled textile fibres |
≤ 10 seconds |
Microfibre products for surface and floor cleaning |
≤ 10 seconds |
Woven and non-woven products for wet cleaning |
≤ 10 seconds |
Products for washing floors |
≤ 10 seconds |
Criterion 24. Fabric resistance to pilling and abrasion
Criterion 25. durability of function
25(a) Water, oil and stain repellent functions
25(b) Flame retardant functions
25(c) Easy-care (also referred to as non-crease or permanent press)
5. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA
Criterion 26. Fundamental principles and rights at work
029 |
Forced Labour |
087 |
Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise |
098 |
Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining |
100 |
Equal remuneration |
105 |
Abolition of Forced Labour |
111 |
Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) |
155 |
Occupational safety and health |
138 |
Minimum Age Convention |
182 |
Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour |
Criterion 27. Restriction on the sandblasting of denim
Criterion 28. Information appearing on the Ecolabel
Fibres used |
Production specification |
Text that may be displayed |
Cotton fibres |
Organic content of more than 50 % |
Made with xx % organic cotton |
Organic content of more than 95 % |
Made with organic cotton |
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IPM content of more than 70 % |
Cotton grown with reduced pesticides |
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Man-made cellulose fibres |
Certified sustainable pulp of more than 25 % |
Made using xx % wood from sustainable forests |
Certified sustainable pulp of more than 95 % |
Made using wood from sustainable forests |
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Polyamide |
Recycled content of more than 20 % |
Made with xx % recycled nylon |
Recycled content of more than 95 % |
Made with recycled nylon |
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Polyester |
Recycled content of more than 50 % |
Made with xx % recycled polyester |
Recycled content of more than 95 % |
Made with recycled polyester |
Appendix 1
EU ECOLABEL TEXTILE RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE LIST
(a)
Restrictions applying to fibre and yarn spinning and weaving
Substance group |
Scope of restriction |
Limit values |
Verification requirements |
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At least 95 % (by dry weight) of the component substances shall be readily biodegradable. In all cases the sum of each component shall be taken into account. |
Readily biodegradable: 70 % degradation of dissolved organic carbon within 28 days or 60 % of theoretical maximum oxygen depletion or carbon dioxide generation within 28 days. |
Verification: Declaration from the chemical supplier supported by OECD or ISO test results Test method: OECD 301 A, ISO 7827 OECD 301 B, ISO 9439 OECD 301 C, (2) OECD 301 D, ISO 10708 OECD 301 E, OECD 301 F, ISO 9408, |
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At least 90 % (by dry weight) of the component substances shall be readily biodegradable, inherently biodegradable or eliminable in waste water treatment plants. In all cases the sum of each component shall be taken into account. |
Readily biodegradable: See definition under (a)(ii) Inherently biodegradable: 70 % degradation of dissolved organic carbon within 28 days or 60 % of theoretical maximum oxygen depletion or carbon dioxide generation within 28 days. Eliminability: 80 % degradation of dissolved organic carbon within 28 days |
Verification: Declaration from chemical supplier supported by OECD or ISO test results Test method: See (a)(ii) for readily biodegradable tests. Inherently biodegradable tests that are accepted: ISO 14593 OECD 302 A, ISO 9887, OECD 302 B, ISO 9888 OECD 302 C, Tests for eliminability: OECD 303A/B ISO 11733 |
(b)
Restrictions applying to bleaching
Substance group |
Scope of restriction |
Limit values |
Verification requirements |
Bleaching of yarns, fabrics and end products Applicability: All fibre types |
Chlorine agents shall not be used for the bleaching of any yarns, fabrics, knitted panels or end-products with the exception of man-made cellulose fibres. |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration of non-use by production stage(s) |
(c)
Restrictions applying to dye houses
Substance group |
Scope of restriction |
Limit values |
Verification requirements |
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Halogenated dyeing accelerants (carriers) shall not be used to dye synthetic fibres and fabrics or polyester-wool blends. Examples of carriers include1,2-dichlorobenzene, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene, chlorophenoxyethanol. |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration of non-use from the chemical supplier supported by SDS. |
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Azo dyes shall not be used that may cleave to aromatic amines that are known to be carcinogenic. Appendix 2 contains a list of restricted aryl amines and an indicative list of azo dyes that may cleave to these aryl amines. The latter should be used as a guide to dyes that should not be used. The limit value for aryl amines shall be applied to the final product. |
30 mg/kg for each amine(1) |
Verification: Final product testing to be carried out as specified. Test method: EN 14362-1 and 3. |
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Dyes shall not be used that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction. Appendix 2 contains a listing of CMR dyes that shall not be used. |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration of non-use from the chemical supplier supported by SDS. |
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Dyes shall not be used that are potentially sensitising. Appendix 2 contains a listing of sensitising dyes that shall not be used. |
Verification: Declaration of non-use from the chemical supplier supported by SDS. |
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Chrome mordant dyes shall not be used. |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration of non-use from the chemical supplier supported by SDS. |
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Metal complex dyes based on copper, chrome and nickel shall only be permitted for dyeing:
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n/a |
Verification: Declaration of non-use from the chemical supplier supported by SDS |
(d)
Restrictions applying to printing processes
Printing |
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Dyes and pigments used to print ecolabelled textiles shall comply with the restrictions applying to dye houses (Section c of this Appendix). |
Please refer to the dye house restrictions (Section c) |
Verification: As specified for dye houses |
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Printing pastes used shall not contain more than 5 % Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's). These may include:
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< 5,0 % w/w VOC content |
Verification: Declaration from applicant that no printing has been made or Declaration from printer supported by SDS and/or calculations for the printing paste. |
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'Plastisol' additives to print binders, including PVC and restricted phthalates, shall not be used. |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration from applicant that no printing has been made or Declaration of non-use from chemical suppliers supported by SDS for additives. |
(e)
Restrictions applying to finishing processes
Functional finishes, treatments and additives |
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Biocides shall not be incorporated into fibres, fabrics or the final product in order to impart biocidal properties. Common examples include triclosan, nano-silver, zinc organic compounds, tin organic compounds, dichlorophenyl(ester) compounds, benzimidazol derivatives and isothiazolinones. |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration of non-use from the applicant |
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Halogenated substances or preparations shall only be applied to wool slivers and loose scoured wool. |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration of non-use from wool processors. |
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Fluorinated water, stain and oil repellent treatments shall not be used. These shall include perfluorinated and polyfluorinated treatments. Non-fluorinated treatments shall be readily biodegradable and non-bioaccumulative in the aquatic environment including in aquatic sediment. They shall additionally comply with fitness for use criterion 25(a). |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration of non-use supported by SDS for the repellents used to be provided by finishers. Test method: n/a |
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The following flame retardants shall not be used: HBCDD — Hexabromocyclododecane PeBDE — Pentabromodiphenyl ether OcBDE — Octabromidiphenyl ether DecaBDE — Decabromodiphenyl ether PBBs — Polybrominated biphenyls TEPA — Tris(aziridinyl) phosphinoxide TRIS — Tris (2,3 dibromopropyl) phosphate TCEP — Tris (2,chloroethyl)phosphate Paraffin, C10-C13, chlorinated (SCCP) |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration of non-use supported by SDS |
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The synergist antimony trioxide (H351) is derogated for use as a synergist for the backcoating of interior textiles only under the condition that the product is required to be flame retardant and that workplace occupational exposure limit values are met. |
Eight hour mean shift value ELV for 0,50 mg/m3 |
Verification: Monitoring data shall be provided by the finisher where the antimony trioxide is applied. |
(f)
Restrictions applying to all production stages
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC's) |
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SVHC's that have been identified according to Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) as meeting the criteria of Article 57 of that Regulation and are listed in the candidate list for eventual inclusion in Annex XIV of REACH (‘Candidate List’) that is current at the time of application shall not be present in the final product, either or to impart function to the final product or that have been intentionally used during production stages, unless a derogation has been approved. The current Candidate List can be consulted at: http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/candidate-list-table No derogation from the exclusion in this criterion shall be given concerning substances identified as SVHC's and which have been entered onto the list foreseen in Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, and which are present in the article or in any homogenous part of it in concentrations of more than 0,10 %. |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration of compliance by each production stage and their chemical suppliers. |
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Surfactants, softeners and complexing agents |
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At least 95 % by weight of fabric softeners, complexing agents and surfactants shall be:
The latest revision of the Detergents Ingredients Database should be used as a reference point for biodegradability: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/documents/did_list/didlist_part_a_en.pdf |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration chemical supplier supported by SDS and/or OECD or ISO test results Test method: See sizing and spinning agents (Appendix 1(a) i/ii) |
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All non-ionic and cationic surfactants must also be readily biodegradable under anaerobic conditions The detergents ingredients database should be used as a reference point for biodegradability: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/documents/did_list/didlist_part_a_en.pdf |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration from SDS and/or chemical supplier supported by OECD or ISO test results Test method: EN ISO 11734, ECETOC No 28 OECD 311 |
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Auxilliaries |
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The following substances shall not be used in any preparations or formulations used for textiles and are subject to limit values for the presence of substances on the final product:
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25 mg/kg sum total |
Verification: Final product testing is to be carried out as specified for alkyphenols. Test method: Solvent extraction followed by LCMS |
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The following substances shall not be used in any textile preparations or formulations:
Nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) |
n/a |
Verification: Declaration of non-use from the chemical suppliers supported by SDS for all production stages. |
(g)
Restrictions applying to the final product
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N,N-Dimethylacetamide (127-19-5) The following limit values apply to end products containing elastane and acrylic: |
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Verification: Final product testing Test method: Solvent extraction, GCMS or LCMS |
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0,001 % w/w |
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0,005 % w/w |
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0,005 % w/w |
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The following limit values apply to residual formaldehyde from easy care finishes: |
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Verification: Final product testing for products with an easy care finish. A declaration of non-use is required for all other products. Test method: EN ISO 14184-1 |
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16 ppm |
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16 ppm |
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75 ppm |
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Only biocides that are authorised under Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(2) and Regulation (EC) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council(3) are permitted for use. Applicants should consult the most current authorisation list: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/biocides/annexi_and_ia.htm The following specific biocides are restricted:
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n/a |
Verification: Declaration of non-use prior to shipping and storage supported by SDS. |
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The following limit values apply to products intended for babies and children under 3 years old: |
mg/kg |
Verification: Final product testing Test method: Extraction — EN ISO 105-E04-2013 (Acid sweat solution) Detection — ICP-MS or ICP-OES |
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Antimony (Sb) |
30,0 |
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Arsenic (As) |
0,2 |
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Cadmium (Cd) |
0,1 |
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Chromium (Cr) |
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1,0 |
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0,5 |
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Cobalt (Co) |
1,0 |
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Copper (Cu) |
25,0 |
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Lead (Pb) |
0,2 |
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Nickel (Ni) |
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1,0 |
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Mercury (Hg) |
0,02 |
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The following limit values apply to all other products including interior textiles: |
mg/kg |
Verification: Final product testing Test method: Extraction — DIN EN ISO 105-E04-2013 (Acid sweat solution) Detection — ICP-MS or ICP-OES |
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Antimony (Sb) |
30,0 |
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Arsenic (As) |
1,0 |
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Cadmium (Cd) |
0,1 |
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Chromium (Cr) |
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1,0 |
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Cobalt (Co) |
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4,0 |
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1,0 |
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Copper (Cu) |
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Lead (Pb) |
50,0 |
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Nickel (Ni) |
1,0 |
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Mercury (Hg) |
1,0 0,02 |
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Polymers shall not contain the following phthalates: DEHP (Bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate) BBP (Butylbenzylphthalate) DBP (Dibutylphthalate) DMEP (Bis2-methoxyethyl) phthalate DIBP (Diisobutylphthalat) DIHP (Di-C6-8-branched alkyphthalates) DHNUP (Di-C7-11-branched alkylphthalates) DHP (Di-n-hexylphthalate) |
Sum total 0,10 % w/w |
Verification: Declaration of non-use by polymer manufacturer supported by SDS for the plasticisers used in the formulation. Where the information is not available testing may be requested. Test method: EN ISO 14389 |
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Fluoropolymer membranes and laminates may be used for outdoor wear and technical outdoor clothing. They shall not be manufactured using PFOA or any of its higher homologues as defined by the OECD. |
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Verification: Declaration of compliance from the membrane or laminate manufacturer with respect to the polymer production. |
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For metal accessories: |
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Verification: Testing of the composition of the metal components. Test methods: For nickel migration EN 12472-2005 EN 1811-1998+A1-2008 For other metals Detection — GC-ICP-MS |
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A migration limit shall apply to nickel-containing metal alloys that are in direct and prolonged contact with the skin. |
Nickel 0,5 μg/cm2/week |
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Additionally testing shall be carried out for the presence of the following metals, to which the following limit values shall apply: |
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Lead (Pb), |
90 mg/kg |
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Cadmium (Cd) |
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50 mg/kg |
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100 mg/kg |
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Chrome (Cr) where there is chrome plating |
60 mg/kg |
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Mercury (Hg) |
60 mg/kg |
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The following phthalates shall not be used in any plastic accessories:
The following phthalates shall not be used in children's clothing where there is a risk that the accessory may be placed in the mouth e.g. zip handles:
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Verification: SDS is to be provided for the plastic formulation. |
Appendix 2
DYE RESTRICTIONS
(a)
Carcinogenic aromatic amines
Aryl amine |
CAS Number |
4-aminodiphenyl |
92-67-1 |
Benzidine |
92-87-5 |
4-chloro-o-toluidine |
95-69-2 |
2-naphtylamine |
91-59-8 |
o-amino-azotoluene |
97-56-3 |
2-amino-4-nitrotoluene |
99-55-8 |
4-chloroaniline |
106-47-8 |
2,4-diaminoanisol |
615-05-4 |
4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane |
101-77-9 |
3,3′-dichlorobenzidine |
91-94-1 |
3,3′-dimethoxybenzidine |
119-90-4 |
3,3′-dimethylbenzidine |
119-93-7 |
3,3′-dimethyl-4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane |
838-88-0 |
p-cresidine |
120-71-8 |
4,4'-methylene-bis-(2-chloro-aniline) |
101-14-4 |
4,4′-oxydianiline |
101-80-4 |
4,4′-thiodianiline |
139-65-1 |
o-toluidine |
95-53-4 |
2,4-diaminotoluene |
95-80-7 |
2,4,5-trimethylaniline |
137-17-7 |
4-aminoazobenzene |
60-09-3 |
o-anisidine |
90-04-0 |
2,4-Xylidine |
95-68-1 |
2,6-Xylidine |
87-62-7 |
(b)
Indicative list of dyes that may cleave to carcinogenic aromatic amines
Disperse dyes |
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Disperse Orange 60 |
Disperse Yellow 7 |
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Disperse Orange 149 |
Disperse Yellow 23 |
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Disperse Red 151 |
Disperse Yellow 56 |
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Disperse Red 221 |
Disperse Yellow 218 |
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Basic dyes |
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Basic Brown 4 |
Basic Red 114 |
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Basic Red 42 |
Basic Yellow 82 |
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Basic Red 76 |
Basic Yellow 103 |
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Basic Red 111 |
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Acid dyes |
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CI Acid Black 29 |
CI Acid Red 24 |
CI Acid Red 128 |
CI Acid Black 94 |
CI Acid Red 26 |
CI Acid Red 115 |
CI Acid Black 131 |
CI Acid Red 26:1 |
CI Acid Red 128 |
CI Acid Black 132 |
CI Acid Red 26:2 |
CI Acid Red 135 |
CI Acid Black 209 |
CI Acid Red 35 |
CI Acid Red 148 |
CI Acid Black 232 |
CI Acid Red 48 |
CI Acid Red 150 |
CI Acid Brown 415 |
CI Acid Red 73 |
CI Acid Red 158 |
CI Acid Orange 17 |
CI Acid Red 85 |
CI Acid Red 167 |
CI Acid Orange 24 |
CI Acid Red 104 |
CI Acid Red 170 |
CI Acid Orange 45 |
CI Acid Red 114 |
CI Acid Red 264 |
CI Acid Red 4 |
CI Acid Red 115 |
CI Acid Red 265 |
CI Acid Red 5 |
CI Acid Red 116 |
CI Acid Red 420 |
CI Acid Red 8 |
CI Acid Red 119:1 |
CI Acid Violet 12 |
Direct dyes |
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Direct Black 4 |
Basic Brown 4 |
Direct Red 13 |
Direct Black 29 |
Direct Brown 6 |
Direct Red 17 |
Direct Black 38 |
Direct Brown 25 |
Direct Red 21 |
Direct Black 154 |
Direct Brown 27 |
Direct Red 24 |
Direct Blue 1 |
Direct Brown 31 |
Direct Red 26 |
Direct Blue 2 |
Direct Brown 33 |
Direct Red 22 |
Direct Blue 3 |
Direct Brown 51 |
Direct Red 28 |
Direct Blue 6 |
Direct Brown 59 |
Direct Red 37 |
Direct Blue 8 |
Direct Brown 74 |
Direct Red 39 |
Direct Blue 9 |
Direct Brown 79 |
Direct Red 44 |
Direct Blue 10 |
Direct Brown 95 |
Direct Red 46 |
Direct Blue 14 |
Direct Brown 101 |
Direct Red 62 |
Direct Blue 15 |
Direct Brown 154 |
Direct Red 67 |
Direct Blue 21 |
Direct Brown 222 |
Direct Red 72 |
Direct Blue 22 |
Direct Brown 223 |
Direct Red 126 |
Direct Blue 25 |
Direct Green 1 |
Direct Red 168 |
Direct Blue 35 |
Direct Green 6 |
Direct Red 216 |
Direct Blue 76 |
Direct Green 8 |
Direct Red 264 |
Direct Blue 116 |
Direct Green 8.1 |
Direct Violet 1 |
Direct Blue 151 |
Direct Green 85 |
Direct Violet 4 |
Direct Blue 160 |
Direct Orange 1 |
Direct Violet 12 |
Direct Blue 173 |
Direct Orange 6 |
Direct Violet 13 |
Direct Blue 192 |
Direct Orange 7 |
Direct Violet 14 |
Direct Blue 201 |
Direct Orange 8 |
Direct Violet 21 |
Direct Blue 215 |
Direct Orange 10 |
Direct Violet 22 |
Direct Blue 295 |
Direct Orange 108 |
Direct Yellow 1 |
Direct Blue 306 |
Direct Red 1 |
Direct Yellow 24 |
Direct Brown 1 |
Direct Red 2 |
Direct Yellow 48 |
Direct Brown 1:2 |
Direct Red 7 |
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Direct Brown 2 |
Direct Red 10 |
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Dyes that are CMR or which potentially be sensitising
Dyes that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction |
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C.I. Acid Red 26 |
C. I. Direct Black 38 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 1 |
C.I. Basic Red 9 |
C. I. Direct Blue 6 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 11 |
C.I. Basic Violet 14 |
C. I. Direct Red 28 |
C. I. Disperse Yellow 3 |
Disperse dyes that are potentially sensitising |
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C.I. Disperse Blue 1 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 124 |
C.I. Disperse Red 11 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 3 |
C.I. Disperse Brown 1 |
C.I. Disperse Red 17 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 7 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 1 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow 1 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 26 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 3 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow 3 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 35 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 37 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow 9 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 102 |
C.I. Disperse Orange 76 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow 39 |
C.I. Disperse Blue 106 |
C.I. Disperse Red 1 |
C.I. Disperse Yellow 49 |
Appendix 3
BEST AVAILABLE TECHNIQUE IN THE FIELD OF WASHING, DRYING AND CURING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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