Abstract

This document provides guidance on addressing chemicals in the development of standards for consumer-relevant articles. The aim is to minimize the impacts of chemicals of concern on human health and the environment by complying with, complementing or going beyond legal obligations for these chemicals. Emphasis is given to chemicals in articles posing risks to human health during use. The environmental dimension is considered, where feasible and where appropriate, for instance by addressing environmental exposure or persistent or bio-accumulative chemicals. The Guide is intended to assist in the development of normative provisions for chemicals, particularly in those areas where specific regulatory provisions (e.g. limit values) for chemicals are absent and are not envisaged to be implemented in the foreseeable future such as articles covered by the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC). In so doing, the Guide aims to facilitate the placing on the market of safe products. In addition, these guidelines can assist those with a general professional interest in consumer safety. The Guide including the associated background information document presents a comprehensive overview of approaches taken on chemicals in various legislative and voluntary tools. It is not intended to override legal obligations. Both documents reflect the status as of April 2017.

Begin

2020-10-22

Planned document number

DIN/TR 35204

Project number

45000012

Responsible national committee

KU-AK 7 - Resource Conservation and Environmentally Compatible Product and Process Design