The EU Revised The New Standard Of Nickel Emission Standards By 10 Times.

Recently, the reporter learned from the inspection and quarantine department that since the beginning of this month, EU Member States will have textile products. clothing The nickel content of metal parts and accessories is completely new. Compared with the old standard, the new standard of nickel content is 10 times stricter. During the visit, some textile and garment enterprises in our city indicated that at present, the adjustment of the nickel content standard has little impact on the enterprises. Most of the stone lions can pass the test of this standard.

Nickel is one of the most common causes of contact allergy. Clothing The main contents of metal rivets, buttons, fasteners, zippers, metal plates and labels are the presence of nickel in some articles that have direct and long contact with the human body. The presence of nickel may cause skin allergy and may lead to allergic reactions. This reaction is especially evident in some Western races. In view of the above reasons, the EU proposes that there should be some restrictions on the use of nickel in certain articles.

In June 30, 1994, the European Union issued the 94/27/EC directive, which stipulates that the amount of nickel released from products with long term contact with human skin must be less than 0.5ug/cm2/week. The EU adjusted the nickel release limit, compared with the old standard, the new standard of nickel content was 10 times stricter. According to EU regulations, 6 months after the release of the standard, manufacturers and importers no longer allow the supply of nickel to disqualifying products. 18 months later, it is not allowed to sell to the end consumers.

The European Union is the main export market of textile and clothing in Quanzhou. In 2012, the Quanzhou Shishi Office of the entry exit inspection and Quarantine Bureau inspected and supervised the 88 million 260 thousand and 464 million 277 thousand and 200 US dollars for export to EU textiles and garments. "The EU's release standard for nickel content indicates that the European market has put forward higher requirements for the quality of products imported from abroad. If the enterprises fail to meet the testing standards, the products will be recalled and returned.

"The city's Quality Supervision Bureau official said that for this adjustment, it is recommended that clothing export enterprises should strengthen the understanding of the limited standards for the release of nickel content in metal accessories and accessories of clothing, and make recommendations for suppliers of accessories and accessories that may contain nickel. accessories Control of the procurement process, and then actively adjust the production process, adjust product prices, and produce products that meet the relevant standards.

At the same time, the inspection and quarantine department also reminded foreign trade companies, manufacturers and related institutions to strictly control their own product quality, and seize the test during the transition period according to the new standard. Production enterprises should adjust the process as soon as possible and use raw materials without nickel materials. Trade and production enterprises should pay attention to avoiding the trade risks after the implementation of the new standards in the transition period.