Substances of Very High Concern tests.... for a board game?
I’m working on becoming CE/UKCA compliant for my board game that I want to sell on Amazon UK.
I’m talking to a testing company to get my EN71 tests completed, per the toy directive requirements, and they told me that I would also need a $1,500 SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) test. They said it was standard for any products to come into the EU market to do that test.
I haven’t heard of this testing requirement before for toys, is it really necessary?
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Seller_6sxtIS0RbZ5k7
@TYE may be able to advise but he isn’t on the forum often, you may have to wait a few days.
Seller_Nprc5XWvdLYk9
is the game only paper parts or does it also contain metal/plastic components?
if it is paper - can you get your printer to specify (and certify) it is free of toxins, heavy metals etc
Seller_f5cnodyVjLD4S
REACH applies to all consumer products including toys sold in the European Union. REACH sets limits, and addresses the use of hazardous substances in all consumer products, such as chemicals, heavy metals, and pollutants.
It is illegal to import and sell toys and other products in the European Union that do not comply with REACH.
Here are a few examples of regulated substances:
- Lead
- Cadmium
- Mercury
- Hydrazine
- Acrylamide
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) adds new substances to the list of SVHC without a fixed schedule. Importers don’t necessarily need to review the list on a regular basis. Instead, third-party testing companies can confirm that your product is compliant with up-to-date substance requirements.
Hope this helps
