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EU revises REACH regulation on cadmium limits

  • 2011-09-01

No. 11/ 2011

The European Commission published Regulation (EU) 494/2011 in May of this year, revising Annex XVII of REACH (Restrictions on the manufacture, sale and use of hazardous substances) regarding the scope of restrictions on cadmium. The new regulations expand the scope to include jewelry and recycled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) materials. The regulations will come into effect on December 10, 2011.

The key points are summarized in the table below:

projectscopeCadmium limitEffective Date
1Mixtures and articles made from plastics (synthetic organic polymers)
Exempt: Articles placed on the EU market before 10 December 2011
<0.01%December 10, 2011
2coatingProhibited
Paints with a zinc content exceeding 10% by weight<0.1%
Paint on painted items<0.1%
3Blends and finished products containing recovered polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for the first time on the EU market.

It must be labeled "Contains recycled polyvinyl chloride" or use the designated label.
4Alloy welding fillers (bonding technology, at 450°C or above)
Exemption: Used in defense and aerospace applications based on safety requirements.
<0.01%
5Jewelry metal components, imitations, and hair ornaments, including: beads, bracelets, necklaces and rings, brooches and cufflinks, pierced jewelry, watches, and wrist ornaments.
Exemption: Jewelry items that were placed on the market before December 10, 2011, or that were more than 50 years old before December 10, 2011.

<0.01%

source

 Regulation (EU) No 494/2011 (English version only)

 Corrigendum (English version only)

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