Overview
Chemicals sector: an overview of conformity processes
For chemicals, REACH and CLP apply horizontally in the EU: registration, safety data sheet, and classification and labelling obligations arise. These obligations are not part of the CE mark but affect almost every product.
How we work
Six steps from scope to certificate
Scope
We determine your product, target market and sector; the required legislation list is produced.
Quote
Testing and audit items are priced separately; the quote is delivered within 24 hours.
Sample / Planning
Sample requirements are shared, or an on-site audit is scheduled.
Testing & Audit
Testing or audit is carried out according to the method of the relevant standard.
Report & Document
A report is issued; if within certification scope, the process proceeds to the decision stage.
Maintaining the validation
Surveillance audits and legislative changes are tracked.
Product groups
Chemicals sector: what do we test?
- 01Industrial chemicals and solvents
- 02Paints, varnishes and adhesives
- 03Additives and masterbatch
- 04Cleaning and maintenance chemicals
- 05Resins and polymer raw materials
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Chemicals supply chain needs are under one roof.
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Standards
Standards referenced by the sector
Content is linked to standards based on the product's intended use, target market and technical characteristics.
- 16 CFR Part 1303Ban on paint and painted products containing lead
- ASTM A123hot dip galvanized coating on iron and steel products
- ASTM B499magnetic thickness measurement in non-magnetic coatings
- ASTM D1186Dry film thickness by magnetic method
- ASTM D1654Evaluation of painted samples exposed to corrosive environment
- ASTM D2244color difference calculation with instrumental measurements
- ASTM D2247coating resistance in high humidity
- ASTM D2794rapid deformation (impact) resistance in coatings
- ASTM D3359adhesion with tape on coatings
- ASTM D4060Taber abrasion wear on coatings
- ASTM D4541pull-out adhesion strength in coatings
- ASTM D522mandrel bending flexibility in coatings
- ASTM D523gloss in coatings
- ASTM D610Degree of rust on painted steel surfaces
- UL 94flammability class in plastic materials
- ASTM D3985oxygen permeability (OTR)
- ASTM F1249water vapor permeability (WVTR)
- ISO 4589combustion behavior with oxygen index
- 16 CFR Part 1307Phthalate ban in children's toys and child care products
- ASTM D1003Turbidity and light transmission in transparent plastics
- ASTM D1238melt flow index (MFI) in thermoplastics
- ASTM D1434Gas permeability in plastic film and sheet
- ASTM D1525Vicat softening temperature in plastics
- ASTM D1709free falling dart impact resistance in plastic film
- ASTM D1929Determination of ignition temperature in plastics
- ASTM D2240Shore hardness in rubber and plastic
- ASTM D2457gloss in plastic films
- ASTM D256Izod impact resistance in plastics
- 16 CFR 1303lead in surface coatings
- ASTM D4236chronic health hazard labeling on art materials
- ASTM D5116Determination of organic emissions from indoor materials
- BS 6920Suitability of materials in contact with drinking water
- EN 12457leaching experiment in the characterization of waste
- EN 12472Nickel release after wear and corrosion in plated products
- EN 12619total gaseous organic carbon in flue gas
- EN 12873Effect of materials coming into contact with drinking water
- EN 13284Determination of dust in stationary source emissions
- EN 13432compostability and biodegradability of packaging
- EN 13650aqua regia extractable element in fertilizers
- EN 14181Quality assurance of automatic measurement systems for stationary source emissions
- EN 14789determination of oxygen in flue gas
- EN 14790determination of water vapor in flue gas
- ASTM E119Fire resistance in building elements
- ASTM E84flame spread on the surface
- UL 94flammability class in plastic materials
- EN 13501-1Reaction to fire class in building materials
- ISO 4589combustion behavior with oxygen index
- ISO 5660heat release with cone calorimeter
- EN 13501Fire classification of building products
- EN 45545fire safety in railway vehicles
- EN 71-2combustibility of toys
- 16 CFR 1610flammability of clothing textiles
- 16 CFR 1630Flammability in carpets and rugs
- 16 CFR 1632flammability of mattresses by cigarettes
- 16 CFR 1633flaming ignition in beds
- 16 CFR Part 1610Flammability in clothing textiles
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
Global Market Access
Chemicals which market will you offer your product to?
Chemicals when offering products to different markets, technical legislation, tests, documents and conformity requirements may vary by country and region.
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