ISO 18219 — Standard

About the Standard

Scope title: short-chain chlorinated paraffins in leather

ISO 18219 is a standard published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The international standards organisation; it publishes the widest body of management system, test method and product standards.

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Kimyasal Testler — What Does This Testing Field Cover?

The section below describes the field that code ISO 18219 belongs to; it is not the text of the standard or the regime itself. The scope title of the code is given above, and technical requirements are shared at the quotation stage.

Chemical testing determines which substances are present in a material and at what concentrations. The output of this family is usually assessed against a RESTRICTION: is the substance banned, is it below the limit, does it have to be notified?

The most defining feature of the field is that restrictions CHANGE RAPIDLY. The REACH Annex XVII list expands regularly, the SVHC candidate list is updated every six months, the RoHS substance list takes on new items, the scope of the POPs regulation widens, and brand restricted substance lists are revised several times a year. When reading a chemical report it must therefore be stated which version of the list it was assessed against; a report obtained two years ago may fall short against today's list.

Methods are divided according to the type of analyte. ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AAS and XRF are used for elemental analysis; GC-MS, HPLC and LC-MS/MS for organic compounds; FTIR and Raman for structural identification; DSC and TGA for thermal characterisation.

XRF has a special place in the field and is often misused. Because it is fast, non-destructive and suitable for field use, it is very valuable as a screening tool: it answers within minutes whether a product contains lead or bromine. But XRF is an ELEMENTAL screening method and does not distinguish compounds. It sees the presence of bromine but does not say whether that bromine is a restricted flame retardant or a permitted compound. A definitive decision requires confirmation by wet chemistry.

Sample preparation is the invisible half of the result. A multi-component product — an electronic board or a shoe, for example — is not a homogeneous sample; each component must be separated and analysed individually. In a RoHS assessment this separation goes down to the "homogeneous material" level and the limits are applied at that level. Grinding the whole product and analysing it dilutes the restricted substance and hides it.

The detection limit and measurement uncertainty determine the quality of decisions in this field. A result falling just below a limit may be above it once uncertainty is taken into account. Accredited reports therefore declare the uncertainty, and a decision rule is applied in the conformity decision.

Declaration obligations go beyond analysis. SVHC notification, supply chain communication and product composition declarations are usually built from supplier data rather than from analysis; analysis is used to verify that data. A complete conformity file combines the two.

Method groups in this field

Elemental analysis
Trace element determination by ICP-OES and ICP-MS, targeted measurement by AAS, rapid screening by XRF.
Organic compounds
Volatile and semi-volatile compounds by GC-MS, polar compounds and residues by HPLC and LC-MS/MS.
Restricted substance screening
The six RoHS substances, phthalates, brominated flame retardants, PFAS, azo dye amines, short-chain chlorinated paraffins.
Structural identification
Polymer and compound identity by FTIR and Raman, layer analysis under the microscope.
Thermal analysis
Composition, filler content, decomposition temperature and transition temperatures by DSC and TGA.
Migration and release
Migration in food contact materials, element migration in toys, nickel release in contact with skin.

Commonly confused in this field

XRF is not a method for definitive decisions; it sees elements and does not distinguish compounds. A decision on a restricted compound requires confirmation.
RoHS limits are applied at the homogeneous material level; grinding the whole product and analysing it dilutes the restricted substance and produces a false conformity.
A report that does not state the list version may fall short against today's legislation; restrictions are updated continuously.
Results just below a limit are assessed together with the measurement uncertainty; declaring conformity without a decision rule is risky.
A supplier declaration does not replace analysis, nor does analysis replace the supplier declaration; a complete file combines the two.
The phrase "not detected" is not proof of absence; it is read together with the detection limit of the method.

Which decisions these results support

RoHS and REACH declaration of conformity
SVHC notification and supply chain communication
Auditing against the brand restricted substance list
Responding to customs and market surveillance requests
Verifying a supplier material change

Structure of the Code

Published by: ISO
Serial number: 18219
Part: without partition

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Scope

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Relevant Product Groups and Legislation

This code is included in the standard tag of the product pages below.

These product pages carry notes for the following markets: European Union, United Kingdom, USA. Whether the standard is mandatory in the relevant market varies depending on the product group and the applicable legislation.

Regulations published with this code on the same product pages:

(AB) 2018/858Vehicle Type-Approval FrameworkApproval of motor vehicles and their components. Component and separate technical unit approval run under this framework; the E mark arises from it.
UNECEUNECE 1958 AgreementType-approval under component-specific UNECE regulations (e.g. R10 EMC, R30/R54 tyres, R43 glazing).
UNECE R10UNECE R10Electromagnetic compatibility approval for vehicles and their components.
2011/65/EURoHSRestriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
2000/53/ATELVEnd-of-life vehicles. Sets heavy-metal restrictions and recoverability targets.
(EU) 2017/745MDRThe Medical Device Regulation. Classification (I, IIa, IIb, III), clinical evaluation, technical documentation and post-market surveillance obligations; the notified body's role grows as the class rises.
(EU) 2017/746IVDRThe In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation. In vitro diagnostic devices fall under this regulation instead of the MDR.
(AB) 2017/745 art. 33EUDAMEDThe European medical device database. From 28 May 2026, the actor registration, UDI/device, certificate and market surveillance modules are mandatory; placing on the market is not possible without a valid SRN.
2006/42/ATMachinery Directive (overlap)Relevant essential requirements also apply to medical devices that also qualify as machinery.
(EC) 1907/2006REACHRegistration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals; SVHC notification.
(EU) 2023/1230Machinery RegulationReplaces 2006/42/EC and becomes mandatory on 20 January 2027 with no further transition period. Requires notified-body involvement for Annex I high-risk machinery.
2014/35/EULVDThe Low Voltage Directive. Governs electrical safety in the 50–1000 V AC range.
2014/30/EUEMCThe Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. Emission and immunity are covered together.
2014/34/ABATEXEquipment and protective systems used in explosive atmospheres. The category and conformity route are determined by zone classification.
2000/14/ATNoise EmissionNoise emitted into the environment by outdoor equipment. Machinery within scope requires a sound-power-level declaration and marking.
2014/68/EUPEDThe Pressure Equipment Directive for pressurised parts; the category is determined by pressure and volume.
(EU) 2024/573F-GasRefrigerant type, GWP value and leak-tightness obligations for systems containing a refrigerant.
(AB) 547/2012Ecodesign (water pumps)Ecodesign requirements for water pumps. Sets minimum efficiency index and product-information requirements.
(AB) 2019/1781Ecodesign (electric motors)Efficiency class requirements for electric motors and variable-speed drives.
(AT) 1935/2004Food Contact MaterialsGeneral requirements for equipment in contact with food; material conformity is required for valves in food lines.
(AB) 2020/2184Drinking Water Contact ProductsHygiene requirements for materials in contact with water under the Drinking Water Directive.
2014/29/ABSimple Pressure VesselsA separate directive for series-produced simple pressure vessels; its scope must be distinguished from the PED.
2010/35/ABTransportable Pressure EquipmentThe pi mark and periodic inspection regime for transportable pressure equipment.
2009/48/ECToy SafetyThe Toy Safety Directive. Regulates mechanical, physical, flammability, chemical and electrical safety requirements together; a technical file and safety assessment are mandatory.
EN 62115Electrical toysSafety for electric toys; applies to mains-connected or battery-powered toys.
(AT) 1907/2006 Annex XVII item 51-52Phthalate RestrictionRestriction of certain phthalates in toys and childcare articles.
(EU) 2023/1542Batteries RegulationBattery obligations and a removability requirement for toys containing a battery.
(AB) 1007/2011Textile LabellingTextile fibre names and labelling. Declaration of fibre composition and regulation of the label language.
(AT) 1907/2006 Annex XVII item 43Azo Dye RestrictionRestriction of certain azo dyes in textiles in contact with skin.
(AB) 2019/1021PFAS / PFOA RestrictionRestriction of PFOA and its derivatives under the Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation.
(EU) 2023/988GPSRThe General Product Safety Regulation. The safety framework for consumer products not covered by sector-specific legislation.
(EU) 2016/425Personal Protective Equipment (overlap)The PPE Regulation's scope and category are determined for textiles with a protective function.
(AB) 10/2011Plastics in Food ContactPlastic materials in contact with food. The list of authorised substances, and overall and specific migration limits.
(AT) 2023/2006Good Manufacturing PracticeGood manufacturing practice (GMP) for food-contact materials.
(AB) 2025/40Packaging and Packaging WasteThe Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Recyclability, recycled-content and packaging-reduction obligations; replaces 94/62/EC.
(AB) 2022/1616Recycled PlasticRecycled plastic materials in contact with food.
(EU) 2024/3110Construction Products RegulationDeclaration of performance and CE marking for construction products. Most provisions apply from 8 January 2026; it progressively replaces (EU) 305/2011.
(AB) 305/2011CPR (transition)Continues to apply during the transition period for product groups where a new harmonised standard has not been published.
EN 13501-1Reaction-to-Fire ClassificationReaction-to-fire class for construction products; a mandatory item of the declaration of performance.
(EU) 2023/1115Deforestation (wood-based)A deforestation-free supply declaration for wood and derived construction materials.
(AT) 1223/2009Cosmetic Products RegulationThe Cosmetic Products Regulation. Appointing a responsible person, the product information file (PIF), the safety assessment (CPSR) and CPNP notification are mandatory; there is no product approval, and responsibility rests with the manufacturer.
(AT) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VIProhibited and Restricted SubstancesLists of prohibited substances, restricted substances, and permitted preservatives, colorants and UV filters.
(AT) 1223/2009 art. 16Nanomaterial NotificationA separate notification six months before placing on the market for products containing nanomaterials.
(AT) 1223/2009 art. 18Animal Testing BanA ban on animal testing of finished products and ingredients, and on placing animal-tested products on the market.
(AT) 178/2002General Food LawThe general principles of food law, traceability and food safety responsibility.
(AT) 852/2004Food HygieneHygiene rules for food businesses and the obligation for a HACCP-based system.
(AB) 1169/2011Food Information to ConsumersFood labelling; nutrition declaration, allergen information and origin information.
(AB) 2023/915ContaminantsMaximum levels of contaminants in food.
(AT) 396/2005Pesticide residuesMaximum residue limits in food of plant and animal origin.
(AT) 2073/2005Microbiological CriteriaMicrobiological criteria for foodstuffs.

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