H&M Chemical RestrictionsGlobal Quality Department
16 May 2013
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Index
Content
General ........................................................................................................... 4
More Information and Guidelines ....................................................................... 7
Definitions ...................................................................................................... 7
Abbreviations .................................................................................................. 8
Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) .............................. 9
Part 2: Packaging ......................................................................................... 11
Requirements – all Material ............................................................................. 11
Glass ............................................................................................................ 12
Leather ......................................................................................................... 12
Metal ............................................................................................................ 14
Paper & Wood................................................................................................ 14
Plastic, Rubber, Paint & Surface coating ............................................................ 14
Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print................................................ 16
Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products .................................. 19
Requirements – all Materials ........................................................................... 19
Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print................................................ 21
Leather ......................................................................................................... 23
Plastic, Rubber, Paint, Surface coating & Foam .................................................. 25
Metal ............................................................................................................ 27
Paper & Wood................................................................................................ 28
Fusing, Padding, Feather & Down ..................................................................... 29
Glass & Crystal .............................................................................................. 30
Recycled Material ........................................................................................... 30
Part 4: Cosmetic Products ............................................................................. 31
Requirements - all Cosmetic Products ............................................................... 31
Restrictions – all Cosmetic Products ................................................................. 32
4.1: Permitted Colorants in Cosmetic Products .................................................. 37
Part 5: Food Contact Products ...................................................................... 41
Requirements - all Food Contact Material .......................................................... 41
Ceramic & Glass ............................................................................................ 42
Metals and Alloys ........................................................................................... 44
Stainless steel ............................................................................................... 45
Paper & Board ............................................................................................... 45
Wood & Natural fiber (E.g. cotton, jute, flax, hemp, starch) ................................ 46
Adjuvant, Processing Aids and Coatings ............................................................ 47
Colorants for Plastics and other Polymers Used in Commodities ........................... 47
Plastic .......................................................................................................... 48
Part 6: Candles ............................................................................................. 54
Requirements – All Candles ............................................................................. 54
Paraffin Wax .................................................................................................. 55
Stearic Acid ................................................................................................... 55
Palm wax ...................................................................................................... 55
Beeswax ....................................................................................................... 56
Colors, pigments, dyes and lacquers ................................................................ 57
Part 7: Hard Products ................................................................................... 58
All materials .................................................................................................. 58
Surface Treatment & Adhesives ....................................................................... 60
Metal ............................................................................................................ 61
Plastic & Rubber including Foam ...................................................................... 61
Paper & Board ............................................................................................... 63
Wood & Wood Based Materials ......................................................................... 63
Ceramics & Porcelain ...................................................................................... 64
Glass & Crystal .............................................................................................. 64
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Index
Part 8: Chemical Products ............................................................................. 65
Requirements – all Chemical Products .............................................................. 65
Products for skin/nail/hair/teeth/body application .............................................. 66
Part 9: Toys .................................................................................................. 67
Requirements – all Toys .................................................................................. 67
Part 10: Electrical and Electronic Products ................................................... 68
Requirements – All Electrical and Electronic Products .......................................... 68
Part 11: Medical Devices ............................................................................... 70
Requirements – All Medical Devices .................................................................. 70
Product Standards.......................................................................................... 71
Restricted substances ..................................................................................... 72
Appendix A - Restricted Substances and CAS No .......................................... 75
A.1. Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL) ............................... 76
A.2. Part 2: Packaging .................................................................................... 80
A.3. Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products .................................... 86
A.4. Part 4: Cosmetic Products ........................................................................ 92
A.5. Part 5: Food Contact Products ................................................................... 94
A.7. Part 7: Hard Products .............................................................................. 96
A.10. Part 10: Electrical and Electronic Products .............................................. 102
Appendix B – Test Methods and Reporting Limits ....................................... 103
B.3. Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products .................................. 104
B.4. Part 4: Cosmetic Products ...................................................................... 108
B.5. Part 5: Food Contact Products ................................................................. 109
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General
General
H&M has with concern for the health of customers as well as for the environment and
working conditions, established H&M Chemical Restrictions for all products.
H&M Chemical Restrictions consist of eleven parts:
Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL)
Part 2: Packaging
Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
Part 4: Cosmetic Products
Part 5: Food Contact Products
Part 6: Candles
Part 7: Hard Products
Part 8: Chemical Products
Part 9: Toys
Part 10: Electrical and Electronic Products
Part 11: Medical Devices
Part 2, 3, 5 and 7 are divided into materials. The restrictions in Part 3 also apply to
Part 9 and 11 product types. The restrictions in Part 7 also apply to Part 5 and 6
product types. If the product is sold in a packaging, it must also comply with part 2. All
products must comply with Part 1. Each limit in H&M Chemical Restrictions is valid for
homogeneous parts of the concerned product if not otherwise stated.
Individual restricted substances with CAS no are specified in Appendix A.
All details on your product must comply with H&M Chemical Restrictions, see example
below. The examples do not claim to be complete.
Apparel/Accessories/Footwear Products
� Fabric & lining:
− Follow Textile restrictions in Part 3 � Painted metal zipper & metal press buttons:
− Follow Metal restrictions in Part 3 for the metal. − Follow the Plastic, Rubber, Paints & Surface coating
restrictions in Part 3 for the paint.
� Drawstring, plastic stoppers & possible placement print: − Follow Plastic, Rubber, Paints & Surface coating
restrictions in Part 3
� Padding: − Follow Fusing, Padding, Feather and Down
restrictions in Part 3
Cosmetic Products
� Lip gloss: − Follow restrictions for Cosmetic Products in Part 4.
� Lid and bottle:
− Follow restrictions for Packaging in Part 2.
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General
Food Contact Products
� Lid and bottle:
− Follow Plastic, Rubber, Paints & Surface coating restrictions in Part 3
� PE lid:
− Follow PE plastic restrictions in Part 5
� PP bottle: − Follow PP plastic restrictions in Part 5
Hard Products
� Vase, soap dispenser, hooks:
− Follow restrictions for Hard Products in Part 7.
Toys
� All toys, soft and hard, and art materials (pens, crayons and
paint) for children: − Follow restrictions for Toys in Part 9. − Follow restrictions for respective material in Part 3,
Apparel / Accessories / Footwear / Soft Products, − Pens, crayons, paint etc. are also chemical products.
Follow restrictions in Part 8.
Chemical Products
� Glue for Eye lashes, art materials (pens, crayons and paint),
room scent, shoe polish, cleaning/washing products:
− Follow restrictions for Chemical Products in Part 8.
� Packaging of the product: − Follow restrictions for Packaging in Part 2.
� Part of the product that is not the chemical preparation:
− Follow relevant Part for that material
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General
Medical Devices
� Adhesive bandage/ Plaster:
− Follow restrictions for Medical Devices in Part 11
By accepting H&M Standard Purchase Conditions, the Supplier commits to comply with
H&M Chemical Restrictions. It is the Supplier’s responsibility to assure compliance with
H&M Chemical Restrictions and to inform all their downstream suppliers and
subcontractors about the content of H&M Chemical Restrictions.
By accepting H&M Standard Purchase Conditions, each Supplier acknowledges that
H&M reserves the right to:
� Inspect and test any product, any part of production and/or packaging, by any listed or appropriate method, at any time or at any stage of production.
� Cancel the Order, or, if the products are already delivered, return the products to the Supplier if the product, production and/or packaging do not correspond to
the H&M Chemical Restrictions.
� Hold the Supplier responsible for any damage caused by the ordered product if the product, production and/or packaging do not correspond to the H&M
Chemical Restrictions.
� Receive the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all substances and preparations (dyes, colorants, solvents, chemicals etc.) used in the production of a specific Order.
In the case of contradictory test results, H&M test result will prevail.
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General
More Information and Guidelines
Part 2, Packaging
More information is found in “H&M PIM – Packing Instructions Manual”1.
Part 3, Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
Information about the restricted substances, test methods and guidelines on how to
work proactively with fulfilling H&M Chemical Restrictions is found in the “H&M
Implementation Toolkit for H&M Chemical Restrictions –
Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products”1.
Part 4, Cosmetic Products
Requirements on production and documentation for Cosmetic Products, for example
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and test methods, are specified in “H&M Production
and Documentation Requirements for Cosmetic Products”1.
Part 5, Food Contact Products
Requirements on production and documentation for Food Contact Products, for
example Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and test methods, are specified in “H&M
Production and Documentation Requirements for Food Contact Products”1.
Definitions
Concentration Limit The substance must not be present in the product at
concentrations above this limit.
Not Detected
The substance must not be present in the finished product at
concentrations above the analytical reporting limit.
Usage Ban
The substance must not be used in production and it must not
be added to the product.2
Homogeneous Uniform composition throughout, i.e. a material that cannot be
mechanically disjointed into different materials.
Kinematic viscosity Describes how fast a fluid is spread on a flat surface in relation
to its mass, i.e. weight.
Organoleptic Refers to any sensory property of a product, including smell,
taste, colour and feel.
1 Download the document at H&M Group Supplier Portal. 2 Impurities at low concentrations of these substances may be accepted only if technically unavoidable due to e.g. raw materials, formation in the manufacturing process, storage or packaging.
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General
Abbreviations
CAS no Chemical Abstracts Service number, an identification number for
chemicals in this database.
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
cfu Colony forming units. The content of bacteria, mould and yeast in a
product is measured by counting the number of colonies formed in
the sample. This is the unit for this counting.
CI no Colour Index number
cl Centilong
cSt centiStokes, which is the same as 1mm2/s. This is the unit used for
kinematic viscosity.
GMP Good Manufacturing Practice
IU International Unit. A unit used when measuring vitamins.
MRSL Manufacturing Restricted Substances List
PDRC H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Cosmetic
products
PDRF H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Food contact
products
ppm Parts per million, which is the same as mg/kg.
Percentage Percentage is weight by weight, % w/w
REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals
SML Specific Migration Limit in food or in food simulants.
SML(T) Total Specific Migration Limit in food or in food simulant. SML(T) is
the maximum permitted amount of a given substance originating
from the release of several given substances from a material or
article into food or a food stimulant.
SVHC Substances of Very High Concern
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Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL)
Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substances List
(MRSL)
The Manufacturing Restricted Substance List consists of three different categories of substances:
- Substances which are especially harmful for the workers and/or the environment e.g. Organic Solvents and APEO.
- Substances restricted in products but still shown to be released in the textile supply chain, e.g. Azo Dyes and Phthalates.
- H&M policy decisions e.g. PFC and Sandblasting.
Clause 1: Substances are not allowed to be found in H&M production sites and used in H&M
production
Clause 2: Substances are not allowed to be used in H&M production.
If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance
is specified in Appendix A.1.
Requirement/Restricted
substance
Clause Limit/Requirement
1 2
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates /
Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)* ●
Usage ban
Azo Dyes & Pigments* ● Usage ban
Dye related compounds
Aniline ● Usage ban
Chlorinated Aromatic
Hydrocarbons* ●
Usage ban
Chlorinated Bleaching Agents
●
Usage ban
Finishing treatments with chlorinated bleaching
agents can be used in denim production only.
Chlorinated Organic Solvents* ● Usage ban
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 ● Usage ban
Flame retardants* ● Usage ban
Organic Solvents* In glues, spot removers, paints, lacquers etc.
● Usage ban
Dimethylformamide (DMF) ●
Usage ban except during PU production. Please
see below for more info about PU production.
Organotin Compounds* ● Usage ban
Perfluorinated Compounds
(PFCs)* ●
Usage ban
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Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL)
Requirement/Restricted
substance
Clause Limit/Requirement
1 2
Phthalates3* ● Usage ban
Polyvinylchloride (PVC)*
And similar chlorinated polymers,
e.g. Polyvinylidenchloride and
Polychloroprene (neoprene)
●
Usage ban
Sand Blasting
●
Sandblasting is not allowed in
Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
(Part 3).
Solvent based Glues
Solvent based systems shall be exchanged to water based systems.4
Solvent based Polyurethane, PU
Shall be exchanged to water based systems in cases where it is technical possible.
3 Diethylphthalate is exempted in cosmetic production. 4 Supplier must always get an approval from H&M Global Quality Department before using any non-water based systems.
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Part 2: Packaging
Part 2: Packaging
Below restrictions and requirements are valid for all product packaging.
The container/packaging5 of cosmetic products is considered to be a part of the cosmetic
product. Therefore it must comply with both EU Cosmetic Regulation and below restrictions and
requirements.
If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance
is specified in Appendix A.2. Test methods and reporting limits are listed in Appendix B.3.
Requirements – all Material
Requirement/Restricted
substance
Limit/Requirement
Cobalt Dichloride6 Usage ban
Dimethylfumarate7 (DMFu) Not detected
Discolouration No change in colour caused by chemicals.
Flame Retardants*8 Not detected
Fumigation No fumigation of raw materials or finished product is
allowed.9
Mould Spores and mycelia of mould not detected.
Odour Grade 2 - not unpleasant
Perfluorinated Compounds
(PFCs)*10
Not detected
Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
And similar chlorinated polymers,
e.g. Polyvinylidenchloride and
Polychloroprene (neoprene)
Not detected
5 The container/packaging of cosmetic products includes both primary and secondary packaging, but excludes transportation packaging.
6 Mainly used in silica gel. 7 Mainly used in humidity reducing sachets. 8 A list of approved flame retardants can be found at H&M Group Supplier Portal. Any other flame retardant must be approved by H&M Global Quality Department before using.
9 If supplier believes fumigation is necessary, contact H&M Global Quality Department. More info and restrictions regarding fumigation can be found in “H&M PIM – Packing Instruction Manual”.
10 A list of approved alternatives for water repellent treatments can be found at H&M Group Supplier Portal. Any other alternative must be approved by H&M Global Quality Department before using.
Impurities of Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)* in functional finishes at low concentrations are accepted if technically unavoidable in the manufacturing process.
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Part 2: Packaging
Requirement/Restricted
substance
Limit/Requirement
Primary container/package Package shall not release any substances to, and/or
react with the content, i.e. package must be inert.
Content shall not react with, and/or release any
substances to the package.
REACH SVHC
Check the ECHA website for the
updated list11
1000 ppm in each homogenous part of the product,
except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this
document.
Substances defined as
hazardous due to intrinsic
properties: persistent, bio-
accumulative and toxic (PBT),
very persistent and very
bioaccumulative (vPvB),
carcinogenic, mutagenic and
toxic for reproduction (CMR),
endocrine disruptors (ED) or
equivalent concern
Criteria for hazardous as
defined in REACH Article 5712
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other
parts of this document.
Glass
Restricted substance Limit
Total Lead (Pb) 100 ppm
Leather
Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Not detected
Octylphenol (OP) Not detected
Chlorinated Aromatic
Hydrocarbons*
2 ppm, per listed substance group
11 http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp 12 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm
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Part 2: Packaging
Restricted substance Limit
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Not detected
Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6+) Not detected
Dyes
Azo Dyes & Pigments* 20 ppm, per listed amine
Other Azo Dyes* Not detected
Other Dyes* Not detected, per listed other dye
Dye related compounds
Aniline Not detected
Formaldehyde 300 ppm
Metals, Extractable Amount
Cobalt (Co) 1 ppm
Nickel (Ni) 1 ppm
Metals, Total Amount
Arsenic (As) 1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 1 ppm
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 0.5 ppm
Organotin Compounds*
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppm
Dioctyltin (DOT) 1 ppm
Other listed organotins Not detected
Sum of other not listed tri-
substituted organotins
1 ppm
Pesticides*
Dieldrine 0.01 ppm
Sum of listed pesticides
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Part 2: Packaging
Metal
Restricted substance Limit
Metals, total amount
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm
Lead (Pb) 300 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 0.5 ppm
Paper & Wood
Restricted substance Limit
Formaldehyde 150 ppm
Metals, Total amount
Cadmium (Cd)
Sum ≤ 100 ppm Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg)
Chromium VI (Cr6+)
Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its
salts and esters
0.5 ppm
Plastic, Rubber, Paint & Surface coating
Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Not detected
Octylphenol (OP) Not detected
Bisphenol-A (BPA)13 Not detected
Bisphenol-A (BPA) in
Polycarbonate (PC), Extractable
amount
3 ppm
13 Except Polycarbonate (PC)
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Part 2: Packaging
Restricted substance Limit
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs),
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
(HCFCs)
Usage ban
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Not detected
Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
Dimethylformamide (DMF) 1000 ppm
Isocyanates* Not detected, sum of listed isocyanates
Metals, Total Amount
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 10 ppm
Organotin Compounds*
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppm
Dioctyltin (DOT) 1 ppm
Other listed organotins Not detected
Sum of other not listed tri-
substituted organotins
1 ppm
Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its
salts and esters
0.5 ppm
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its
salts and esters
0.5 ppm
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 50 ppm
Phthalates* 500 ppm, per phthalate
The sum of phthalates ≤ 1000 ppm
Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) *
Benzo(a)pyrene 1 ppm
Sum of other listed PAHs The sum < 10 ppm
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
The sum < 0.5 ppm
Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT)
Triclosan Not detected
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Part 2: Packaging
Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print
Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Not detected
Octylphenol (OP) Not detected
Cationic Surfactants* Not detected
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons* 2 ppm, per listed substance group
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Not detected
Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6+) Not detected
Dyes
Azo Dyes & Pigments* 20 ppm, per listed amine
Disperse Dyes* 1 mg/l extract, per listed disperse dye
Other Azo Dyes* Not detected
Other Dyes* Not detected, per listed other dye
Dye related compounds
Aniline Not detected
Formaldehyde 300 ppm
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Part 2: Packaging
Restricted substance Limit
Metals, Extractable Amount
Antimony (Sb) 30 ppm14
Arsenic (As) 0.2 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 1 ppm15
Cobalt (Co) 1 ppm
Copper (Cu) 25 ppm16
Lead (Pb) 0.2 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 0.02 ppm
Nickel (Ni) 1 ppm
Metals, Total Amount
Antimony (Sb) 260 ppm17
Arsenic (As) 1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 1 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 100 ppm18
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 0.5 ppm
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane 1000 ppm
Organotin Compounds*
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppm
Dioctyltin (DOT) 1 ppm
Other listed organotins Not detected
Sum of other not listed tri-substituted
organotins
1 ppm
Pesticides*
Dieldrine 0.01 ppm
Sum of listed pesticides
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Part 2: Packaging
Restricted substance Limit
Phthalates* 500 ppm, per phthalate.
The sum of phthalates ≤ 1000 ppm
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
The sum < 0.5 ppm
Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT)
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Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance
is specified in Appendix A.3. Test methods and reporting limits are listed in Appendix B.3.
Requirements – all Materials
Requirement/Restricted
substance
Limit/Requirement
Antibacterial Treatment*19 Usage ban in finished product
Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) Not detected
Discolouration No change in colour caused by chemicals
Flame Retardants*20 Not detected
Mineral Oils Mineral oils with a kinematic viscosity below
7 cSt (40°C) are not allowed
Mould Spores and mycelia of mould not detected
Odour Grade 2 - not unpleasant
Perfluorinated Compounds
(PFCs)*21
Not detected
Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
and similar chlorinated polymers,
e.g. Polyvinylidenchloride and
Polychloroprene (neoprene)
Not detected
REACH SVHC
Check the ECHA website for the
updated list22
1000 ppm in each homogenous part of the product,
except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this
document.
19 All antibacterial treatments on finished products are banned even if not listed in Appendix A.3. Please contact
H&M Global Quality Department regarding any queries about this. 20 A list of approved flame retardants can be found at H&M Group Supplier Portal. Any other flame retardant
must be approved by H&M Global Quality Department before using. 21 A list of approved alternatives for water repellent treatments can be found at H&M Group Supplier Portal. Any
other alternative must be approved by H&M Global Quality Department before using. Impurities of Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)* in functional finishes at low concentrations are accepted if technically unavoidable in the manufacturing process.
22 http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp
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Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
Requirement/Restricted
substance
Limit/Requirement
Scented products All scented products must go through risk assessment
to make sure it is not harmful for children23 during
reasonably foreseeable use and abuse.
All fragrance oils must fulfill International Fragrance
Association (IFRA) standard.
All fragrance allergens, as defined in EU Cosmetic
Regulation24, must be below 0,001% (w/w) in the
homogeneous scented material of the product. For
children’s products the allergens in EU Toy Safety
Directive25 must be applied.
Substances defined as
hazardous due to intrinsic
properties: persistent, bio-
accumulative and toxic (PBT),
very persistent and very
bioaccumulative (vPvB),
carcinogenic, mutagenic and
toxic for reproduction (CMR),
endocrine disruptors (ED) or
equivalent concern
Criteria for hazardous as defined in
REACH Article 5726
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other
parts of this document.
23 Children up to 14 years of age. 24 Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. Until 11 July 2013 Annexes of Directive EC/76/768 apply. 25 EU directive 2009/48/EC – Directive on the Safety of Toys. 26 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm
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Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print
Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Not detected
Octylphenol (OP) Not detected
Cationic Surfactants*27 Not detected
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons*
Chlorobenzenes
2 ppm, per listed substance group Chloronaphthalenes
Chlorotoluenes
Chloroxylenes
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Not detected
Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6+) Not detected
Dyes
Azo Dyes & Pigments* 20 ppm, per listed amine
Disperse Dyes* 1 mg/l extract, per listed disperse dye
Other Azo Dyes* Not detected
Other Dyes* Not detected, per listed other dye
Dye related compounds
Aniline Not detected
Elements in Children’s28 Jewelleries and Hair Accessories, Migration29
Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm
Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
27 Impurities of Cationic Surfactants* in functional finishes at low concentrations are accepted if technically
unavoidable and formed in the manufacturing process. 28 Only children’s jewelleries and children’s hair accessories intended for children up to 14 years of age. 29 Test method; EN 71-3/A1/AC:2009
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Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
Restricted substance Limit
Formaldehyde
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed
linen (e.g. 50-98 cl) (A-A0)
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Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
Restricted substance Limit
pH Final product with skin contact 4.0 ≤ pH ≤ 7.5
Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and
esters
Not detected
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts
and esters
Not detected
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 50 ppm
Phthalates* 500 ppm, per phthalate.
The sum of phthalates ≤ 1000 ppm
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
The sum < 0.5 ppm Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT)
Triclosan Not detected
Leather
Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Not detected
Octylphenol (OP) Not detected
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons*
Chlorobenzenes
2 ppm, per listed substance group Chloronaphthalenes
Chlorotoluenes
Chloroxylenes
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Not detected
Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6+) Not detected
Dyes
Azo Dyes & Pigments* 20 ppm, per listed amine
Other Azo Dyes* Not detected
Other Dyes* Not detected, per listed other dye
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Restricted substance Limit
Dye related compounds
Aniline Not detected
Elements in Children’s34 Jewelleries and Hair Accessories, Migration35
Antimony (Sb) 60 ppm
Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 60 ppm
Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
Formaldehyde
Products for children aged 0-3 years
(e.g. 50-98 cl) 20 ppm
Products for children above 3 years
(e.g. 104-170 cl) and products for adults with
direct skin contact, incl. bed linen
75 ppm
Products for adults without direct skin contact
(e.g. outer wear, curtains) 300 ppm
Metals, Extractable Amount
Cobalt (Co) 1 ppm
Nickel (Ni) 1 ppm
Metals, Total Amount
Arsenic (As) 1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 1 ppm
Lead (Pb): 90 ppm
In jewellery and hair accessories 50 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 0.5 ppm
Organotin Compounds*
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppm
Dioctyltin (DOT) 1 ppm
Other listed organotins Not detected
Sum of other not listed tri-substituted
organotins
1 ppm
Pesticides*
Dieldrine 0.01 ppm
Sum of listed pesticides
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Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
Restricted substance Limit
Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and
esters
Not detected
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts
and esters
Not detected
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 50 ppm
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
The sum < 0.5 ppm Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT)
Plastic, Rubber, Paint, Surface coating36 & Foam
Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Not detected
Octylphenol (OP) Not detected
Bisphenol-A (BPA)37 Not detected
Bisphenol-A (BPA) in Polycarbonate
(PC), Extractable amount
3 ppm
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Not detected
Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
Dimethylformamide (DMF) 1000 ppm
Elements in Children’s38 Jewelleries and Hair Accessories, Migration39
Antimony (Sb) 60 ppm
Arsenic (As) 25 ppm
Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 60 ppm
Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
36 Surface coating includes paint and print, excluding reactive print and electroplating. 37 Except Polycarbonate (PC) 38 Only children’s jewelleries and children’s hair accessories intended for children up to 14 years of age. 39 Test method; EN 71-3/A1/AC:2009
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Restricted substance Limit
Formaldehyde
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed
linen (e.g. 50-98 cl) (A-A0)
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Metal
Restricted substance Limit
Elements in Children’s42 Jewelleries and Hair Accessories, Migration43
Antimony (Sb) 60 ppm
Arsenic (As) 25 ppm
Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 60 ppm
Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
Metals, Total Amount
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm
Lead (Pb):
In jewellery and hair accessories 50 ppm
Decorative44 items 90 ppm
Children’s functional items45 (up to 14 years) 100 ppm
Adult’s functional45 items 300 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 0.5 ppm
Nickel (Ni), Extractable Amount
In metal products or parts of products in direct
and prolonged skin contact Maximum release: 0.5 µg/cm2/week
In metal jewellery parts intended to be used
for body piercing Maximum release: 0.2 µg/cm2/week
42 Only children’s jewelleries and children’s hair accessories intended for children up to 14 years of age. 43 Test method; EN 71-3/A1/AC:2009 44 Decorative items are items that are not needed for a specific function. 45 Functional items are those needed for a specific function, for example belt buckles, buttons, zippers and rivets
used to strengthen seems.
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Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
Paper & Wood
Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenolethoxylates 100 ppm
Octylphenoletoxylates 100 ppm
Nonylphenol Not detected
Octylphenol Not detected
Elements in Children’s46 Jewelleries and Hair Accessories, Migration47
Antimony (Sb) 60 ppm
Arsenic (As) 25 ppm
Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 60 ppm
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 60 ppm
Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
Formaldehyde 150 ppm
Metals, Total Amount
Cadmium (Cd)
Sum ≤ 100 ppm Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg)
Chromium VI (Cr6+)
Lead (Pb): In jewellery and hair accessories
50 ppm
Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and
esters
0.5 ppm
46 Only children’s jewelleries and children’s hair accessories intended for children up to 14 years of age. 47 Test method; EN 71-3/A1/AC:2009
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Fusing, Padding, Feather & Down
Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Not detected
Octylphenol (OP) Not detected
Cationic Surfactants* Not detected
Elements in Children’s48 Jewelleries and Hair Accessories, Migration49
Antimony (Sb) 60 ppm
Arsenic (As) 25 ppm
Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 60 ppm
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 60 ppm
Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
Formaldehyde
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed
linen (e.g. 50-98 cl) (A-A0)
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Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
Glass & Crystal
Restriction / Requirement
For children (0-14 years):
Glass or Crystal may not be used in baby’s and children’s wear according to the “H&M
Safety Requirements for baby’s and children’s wear size 44-170 cl”
For adults:
Glass or Crystal that exposes humans to unsafe amounts of Lead (Pb), considering worst case
scenario, i.e. if swallowed, may not be used.
Recycled Material
For recycled materials51, the restrictions are the same as for other materials, with below
mentioned exceptions. These exceptions are only valid for orders where H&M explicitly specify
on the product that recycled material is used.
Restricted Substance/Material Details of exception
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates /
Alkylphenols (APEO/AP) *
Provided that no additional APEO has been used
after the collection of the waste, the APEO-
restriction does not apply.
Cationic Surfactants* Provided that no additional restricted Cationic
Surfactants have been used after the collection
of the waste, the restriction about Cationic
Surfactants does not apply.
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 1000 ppm
Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 Provided that no additional MCCPs have been
used after the collection of the waste, the
restriction about MCCPs does not apply.
Metals, Total Amount
Chromium (Cr) Provided that no additional Chromium dyes have
been used after the collection of the waste, the
restriction about total Chromium does not apply.
The restriction for extractable Chromium applies,
regardless of waste type.
Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)* Provided that no additional restricted PFCs have
been used after the collection of the waste, the
restriction about PFCs does not apply.
51 Recycled materials is both pre- and post-consumer waste defined as follows:
• Pre-consumer waste: The reintroduction of manufacturing scrap, such as waste from textile production, back into the yarn manufacturing process.
• Post-consumer waste: A waste produced by the end consumer of a material stream such as used PET bottles or worn out garments.
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Part 4: Cosmetic Products
Part 4: Cosmetic Products
The following restrictions and requirements are additions to the EU legislation.
For CAS no see Appendix A.4. Test methods and reporting limits are listed in Appendix B.4.
Tests for microbiological quality are listed in text below.
Requirements - all Cosmetic Products
Requirement/Restricted substance Limit/Requirement
EU Cosmetic Regulation52 All cosmetic products must comply with the EU
Cosmetic Regulation.
H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Cosmetic Products53 (PDRC)
Production must follow H&M PDRC which includes requirements for: good manufacturing
practices (GMP), ingredient lists, stability testing, chemical testing, product information file (PI-
file) with cosmetic product safety assessment (CPSA), and REACH-reporting.
Microbiological Quality
for products specifically intended to be used in the eye area54, on mucous membranes55, or for
children under 3 years of age:
Total viable count for Aerobic Mesophilic
microorganisms (ISO 21149:2009)
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Part 4: Cosmetic Products
Restrictions – all Cosmetic Products
Restricted substance Limit
Acetanilid
to stabilize hydrogen peroxide 0.4%
in all types of products except when used to
stabilize hydrogen peroxide
Usage ban
Acetylsalicylic acid
Usage ban
Adenosine
in anti-wrinkle products 0.1%
in all types of products except anti-wrinkle
products
Usage ban
Alpha-hydroxy acids
AHAs including, but not limited to; citric acid,
glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, glycolic
acid + ammonium glycolate,
alphahydroxyethanoic acid + ammonium
alpha-hydroxyethanoate, alpha-
hydroxyoctanoic acid, alphahydroxycaprylic
acid, hydroxycaprylic acid, mixed fruit acid,
triple fruit acid, tri-alpha hydroxy fruit acids,
alpha hydroxy and botanical complex, L-
alpha hydroxy acid and glycomer in cross-
linked fatty acids alpha nutrium
10%, with a pH equal to or greater
than 3.5
Preparations intended to be diluted in bath
water may contain levels of citric acid
exceeding 10%.
Aluminum sucrose octasulfate (Sucralfate)
in skin products 2 %
in all types of products except skin products Usage ban
Antimony (Sb), Extractable amount
in polyester ingredient (i.e. glitter flakes) 60 ppm
Antimony (Sb), Total amount
in polyester ingredient (i.e. glitter flakes) 260 ppm
in products containing polyester ingredient including the polyester ingredient:
≤260 ppm56
except the polyester ingredient:
10 ppm
in all other types of products 10 ppm
Arsenic (As), Total amount 5 ppm
Beta-sitosterol
in skin creams 0.1 %
in all types of products except skin creams Usage ban
56 For 100% polyester the total Sb limit applies. The limit of Sb in the cosmetic product is proportionally lowered
in relation to the polyester content, e.g. 50% of polyester ingredient = Sb limit 130ppm in the cosmetic product.
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Restricted substance Limit
Bispyrithione
Usage ban
Cadmium (Cd), Total amount 5 ppm
Camphor 3%
Chloramine T Usage ban
Chlorhexidine and its salts 0.14%, calculated as chlorhexidine
free base; 0.19%, calculated as chlorhexidine
diacetate; 0.20%, calculated as chlorhexidine
digluconate; and 0.16%, calculated as
chlorhexidine dihydrochloride
Chloroacetamide
Usage ban
Chlorofluorocarbon propellants
(halogenated alkanes)
Usage ban
Chromium (Cr), Total amount 10 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6+) Not detected
CI 77288 Usage ban
CI 77289 Usage ban
Cinnamyl Anthranilate Usage ban
Citrus reticulata leaf oil
in leave-on products 0.1%
Cobalt (Co), Total amount 10 ppm
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4)
in all types of products Usage ban
in Cyclomethicone Usage ban
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
in Cannabis sativa seed oil (Hemp seed oil) 10 ppm
Dichloromethane (Methylene chloride)
Not detected
Diethyl toluamide (DEET)
Usage ban
Eucalyptus oil
25%
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Part 4: Cosmetic Products
Restricted substance Limit
Formaldehyde
in all types of products where originated from
Formaldehyde releasers57
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Part 4: Cosmetic Products
Restricted substance Limit
Mixed Cresols (and derivatives)
Usage ban
Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials for which Article 16 of EU
Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 apply59
Usage ban
Nickel (Ni), Total amount 10 ppm
4-Nitro-o-Phenylenediamine Usage ban
2-Nitro-p-Phenylenediamine
Usage ban
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE)
and its degradation products
Usage ban
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE)
and its degradation products
Usage ban
Oil containing Anthraquinone Glycosides
e.g. in Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera Gel)
ingredient
Usage ban
Oil containing Cyanogen bonds
e.g. in Arachis Hypogaea Oil/Flour60
(Peanut oil/flour and all other substances
containing traces of peanut), in Prunus
Armeniaca Kernel Oil (Apricot kernel oil)
Usage ban
Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
Usage ban
Phenyl Salicylate
in oral hygiene products 1.5 %
in all types of products except oral hygiene
products
Usage ban
Pheromones Usage ban
Phthalates except Diethyl Phthalate
Usage ban
Piper methysticum extract (kawa kawa)
Usage ban
Pueraria mirifica Usage ban
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
e.g. in Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey)
Not detected
Residual Solvents
e.g. Benzene, Toluene
Usage ban
Retinol (Vitamin A) 10 000 IU/g equals 0.3%
59 Article 16 do not apply to nanomaterials used as colorants, UV-filters or preservatives regulated under article
14, unless expressly specified. 60 Supplier must inform H&M before use of any peanut containing substance.
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Restricted substance Limit
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) 10 000 IU/g equals 0.7%
Salicylic Acid
when used as a preservative See EU Cosmetic Regulation61
in all types of products except when used as
a preservative
2%
Silver and its salts
in mouthwash 0.04%
in all types of products except mouthwash See EU Cosmetic Regulation61
Sodium picramate
0.1%
Symphytum spp. (comfrey)
except Symphytum Officinale
Usage ban
Tagetes oil and absolute
in leave-on products 0.01%
TBHQ
0.1%
Theophylline
Usage ban
Thimerosal
Usage ban
Thioctic Acid
in anti-wrinkle products 5%
in all types of products except anti-wrinkle
products
Usage ban
Tolnaftate
Usage ban
Triclosan
Usage ban
Urea
in all types of products except bath products
intended to be diluted
10%
Viscum Album
in shampoo 0.1 %
in all types of products except shampoos Usage ban
Vitamins (e.g. Vitamin E)
except Vitamin A, C and D
5.0%
Xanthin derivatives (e.g. Caffeine,
Theophylline, Aminophylline,
Theobromine and Methylsilanol)
3%
61 Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. Until 11 July 2013 Annexes of Directive 76/768 apply.
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Part 4: Cosmetic Products
4.1: Permitted Colorants in Cosmetic Products
All substances listed below are permitted as colorants in Cosmetic Products under the specific
restrictions and requirements laid down.
The numbers under the column “Field of application” mean:
1) Colouring agents permitted in all cosmetics products.
2) Colouring agents permitted in all cosmetics products, except those intended for use in the area of eye (eye lid, eye lashes and area below the eye down to the cheek bone).
3) Colouring agents permitted only in externally applied cosmetic products. They should not intend to come into contact neither with the mucous membrane (includes the intimate/genital area and the oral cavity of the mouth) nor with the lips.
4) Colouring agents permitted only in externally applied cosmetic products, except those intended for use in the area
of eye. They should not intend to come into contact neither with the mucous membrane nor with the lips.
Permitted Colorants62
Colour Field of Application63 Other Requirements64
1 2 3 4
CI 10316 65 Yellow X See also 21 CFR 74.2707a. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.2051.
CI 12085 65 Red X Maximum level in the finished cosmetic product should not exceed 3.0%.
Also permitted in lip products at a maximum level of 3.0% in the finished product. See also 21 CFR 74.2336. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 14700 Red X See also 21 CFR 74.2304. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051 and 21 CFR 82.51.
CI 15510 65 Orange X See also 21 CFR 74.2254. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 15800 Red X See also 21 CFR 74.2331. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 15850 65, 66 Red X See also 21 CFR 74.2306. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
Red X See also 21 CFR 74.2307. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 15880 Red X See also 21 CFR 74.2334. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 15985 65 Yellow X E 110. See also 21 CFR 74.2706. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051 and 21 CFR 82.51.
CI 16035 Red X Shall not be exposed to oxidising or reducing agents or any other condition that may affect their integrity. The aluminium lake of this colour is permanently permitted in cosmetics intended for use in the area of the eye. See also 21 CFR 74.2340.
62 Permitted colorants are named by their CI no. or other commonly used denomination. The lakes and salts of the
permitted colorants, using substances not prohibited in Annex II or not regulated in Annex V of EU Cosmetic Regulation, are also permitted except if otherwise specified under the headline “Other requirements”.
63 If there is no cross in the columns below the headline “Field of application” appropriate restrictions and conditions of use will be found under the headline “Other requirements”.
64 Colorants whose number is preceded by the letter “E” in accordance with the EU Directive of 1962 concerning foodstuffs and colouring matters must fulfil the purity requirements laid down in those Directives. They continue to be subject to the general criteria set out in Annex III to the 1962 Directive concerning colouring matters where the letter “E” has been deleted there from. See also EU Cosmetic Regulation Annex IV for more information about the limitations and purity requirements in Europe for each colorant specified above.
65 The insoluble Barium, Strontium and Zirconium lakes, salts and pigments of these colorants shall also be permitted. They must pass test for insolubility, which will be determined by the procedure laid down in Article 8 in the EU Cosmetic Regulation.
66 This colorant has two different names as a certified colorant in USA. Therefore this colorant has two different criteria regarding purity, other requirements, limitations and field of application.
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Permitted Colorants62
Colour Field of Application63 Other Requirements64
1 2 3 4
CI 17200 65 Red X Also permitted in lip products at a maximum level of 3.0% in the finished product. And permitted in mouthwashes (including breath fresheners) and dentifrices. See also 21 CFR 74.2333. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 19140 65 Yellow X E 102. The aluminium lake of this colour is permanently permitted in cosmetics intended for use in the area of the eye. See also 21 CFR 74.2705. All other lakes are permitted in all cosmetics, except those intended for use in the area of the eye, see 21 CFR 82.1051 and 21 CFR 82.51.
CI 40800 Orange X See also 21 CFR 73.2095.
CI 42053 Green X See also 21 CFR 74.2203. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051 and 21 CFR 82.51.
CI 42090 66 Blue X See also 21 CFR 74.2104. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
Blue X The aluminium lake of this colour is permanently permitted in cosmetics intended for use in the area of the eye. See also 21 CFR 74.2101. All other lakes are permitted in all cosmetics, except those intended for use in the area of the eye, see 21 CFR 82.1051 and 21 CFR 82.51.
CI 45350 66 Yellow X Maximum level in the finished cosmetic product should not exceed 6%.
See also 21 CFR 74.2707. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
Yellow X Maximum level in the finished cosmetic product should not exceed 6%. See also 21 CFR 74.2708. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 45370 65 Orange X Also permitted in lip products at a maximum level of 5.0% in the finished product. And permitted in mouthwashes and dentifrices that are to be ingested.
Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-
yl)benzoic acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2255. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 45380 65, 66 Red X Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-
yl)benzoic acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2321. All lakes are permitted as
the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
Red X Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-
yl)benzoic acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2322. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
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Permitted Colorants62
Colour Field of Application63 Other Requirements64
1 2 3 4
CI 45410 65, 66 Red X Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-
yl)benzoic acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2327. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
Red X Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-
yl)benzoic acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2328. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 45425 66 Red X Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
and 3% 2-(iodo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic
acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2260. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
Red X Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
and 3% 2-(iodo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic
acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2261. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 47000 Yellow X See also 21 CFR 74.2711.
CI 47005 Yellow X E 104. See also 21 CFR 74.2710. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 59040 Green X Maximum level in the finished cosmetic product should not exceed 0.01%. See also 21 CFR 74.2208.
CI 60725 Violet X See also 21 CFR 74.2602. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 60730 Violet X See also 21 CFR 74.2602a.
CI 61565 Green X See also 21 CFR 74.2206. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 61570 Green X See also 21 CFR 74.2205. All lakes are permitted in all cosmetics, except those intended for use in the area of the eye, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 73360 Red X See also 21 CFR 74.2330. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 75120 Orange X E 160 b.See also 21 CFR 73.2030.
CI 75130 Orange X E 160 a. See also 21 CFR 73.2095.
CI 75170 White X See also 21 CFR 73.2329.
CI 75470 Red X E 120. See also 21 CFR 73.2087.
CI 75810 Green Only to be used in cosmetic dentifrices at a maximum level of 0.1% and only together with*: Water. Glycerine. Sodium carboxymethylcellulose. Tetrasodium pyrophosphate. Sorbitol. Magnesium phosphate, tribasic. Calcium carbonate. Calcium phosphate, dibasic. Sodium N-lauroyl sarcosinate. Artificial sweeteners*. Flavours*.
Preservatives* (see chapter 3.1.). E 140 and E 141. *See also 21 CFR 73.2125.
CI 77000 White X E 173. See also 21 CFR 73.2645.
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Permitted Colorants62
Colour Field of Application63 Other Requirements64
1 2 3 4
CI 77007 Blue X See also 21 CFR 73.2725.
CI 77163 White X See also 21 CFR 73.2162.
CI 77266 black X See also 21 CFR 74.2052.
CI 77400 66 Brown X See also 21 CFR 73.2646.
Brown X See also 21 CFR 73.2647.
CI 77489 Orange X E 172. See also 21 CFR 73.2250.
CI 77491 Red X E 172. See also 21 CFR 73.2250.
CI 77492 Yellow X E 172. See also 21 CFR 73.2250.
CI 77499 Black X E 172. See also 21 CFR 73.2250.
CI 77510 Blue X Free from cyanide ions. See also 21 CFR 73.2299.
CI 77742 Violet X See also 21 CFR 73.2775.
CI 77820 White Permitted in fingernail polishes at a maximum level of 1.0% in the finished product. E 174. See also 21 CFR 73.2500.
CI 77891 White X E 171. See also 21 CFR 73.2575.
CI 77947 White X See also 21 CFR 73.2991.
Caramel Brown X E 150. See also 21 CFR 73.2085.
Mica Opaque X See also 21 CFR 73.2496.
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Part 5: Food Contact Products
Part 5: Food Contact Products If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance
is specified in Appendix A.5. Test methods are listed in Appendix B.5.
Requirements - all Food Contact Material
Requirement Limit/Requirement
Europe;
Food Contact Products framework
regulation
All Food Contact Products must comply with EU
Framework Regulation concerning Food Contact
Products no 1935/200467 and all regulations,
directives and amendments under this
framework regulation68.
USA;
US legislation for food contact materials
governed by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA)
All substances in Food Contact Products must
be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) and
comply with the indirect additive database in
Title 21 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
(21CFR) Parts 174, 175, 176, 177, and 178.
China;
Materials must meet the requirements
of the Food Safety Law of the People’s
Republic of China
All Food Contact Products must comply with
China's Food Safety Law and mandatory
national GB Standards.
H&M Production and Documentation
Requirements for Food Contact
Products69 (PDRF)
Production must follow H&M PDRF which
includes requirements for: good manufacturing
practices (GMP), testing of food contact
products, test methods, documentation and
declaration of compliance.
Part 7 of H&M Chemical Restrictions All Food Contact Products must comply with
Part 7 and Part 5 of H&M Chemical Restrictions.
REACH SVHC
Check the ECHA website for the updated
list70
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per
other parts of this document.
Substances defined as hazardous due to
intrinsic properties: persistent, bio-
accumulative and toxic (PBT), very
persistent and very bioaccumulative
(vPvB), carcinogenic, mutagenic and
toxic for reproduction (CMR), endocrine
disruptors (ED) or equivalent concern
Criteria for hazardous as defined in REACH
Article 5771
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per
other parts of this document.
Sensory properties (smell and/or taste
of food)
No change in sensory properties (smell and/or
taste) of food. Shall be controlled with Sensory
test.
Polycarbonate (PC) Plastic Usage ban
Bisphenol-A (BPA) Not detected
67 EC Regulation no 1935/2004 – on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. 68 http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/chemicalsafety/foodcontact/index_en.htm 69 Download the document at H&M Group Supplier Website. 70 http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp 71 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm
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Part 5: Food Contact Products
Ceramic & Glass
ISO;
Must comply with ISO International Standards:
• ISO 6486 • ISO 7086
Relating to ceramic and glass articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
Category
Restricted substance/Limit
Cadmium (Cd)
mg/l
Lead (Pb)
mg/l
Flatware
(depth < 25mm)
0.07 (mg/dm2) 0.8 (mg/dm2)
Fillable article < 1.1 Liter 0.5 1.5
Fillable article > 1.1 Liter 0.25 0.75
Cups and mugs 0.25 0.5
Cooking ware 0.05 0.5
Storage > 3 Liter 0.25 0.5
Drinking Rim Area 0.2 (mg/article) 2 (mg/article)
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Part 5: Food Contact Products
US;
Must comply with CPG Sec. 545.400 for imported and domestic ceramics intended to
come into contact with foodstuffs:
• Cadmium Contamination CPG 7117.06 • Lead Contamination CPG 7117.07 • Lead Contamination CPG 7117.05 (Silver-Plated Hollowware) • California Proposition 65 lead in ceramic tableware products
Category
Restricted substance/Limit
Cadmium (Cd)
mg/l
Lead (Pb)
mg/l
US FDA Prop 65 US FDA Prop 65
Flatware
(depth < 25mm)
Plates, Saucers - internal
depth as measured from the
lowest point to the horizontal
plane passing through the
upper rim
0.5 3.164 3.0 0.226
Cups/mugs 0.5 0.189 0.5 0.100
Small Hollowware
(< 1.1 Liter) 0.5 0.189 2.0 0.100
Large Hollowware
(≥ 1.1 Liter)
0.25 0.049 1.0 0.100
Pitchers
(≥ 1.1 Liter)
Vessels used for juices or
other acidic beverages at or
below room temperature.
Creamers, coffeepots, and
teapots are not considered to
be pitchers. Depending on
capacity, creamers, coffeepots
and teapots will be considered
small or large hollowware
0.5 0.049 0.5 0.100
Silver-plated hollowware
(Adult use)
0.25 NA 7.0 NA
Silver-plated hollowware
(infant/ child use)
0.25 NA 0.5 NA
Lip and Rim area of glass and
ceramic drinking vessels with
exterior decorations within 20
mm of the rim
0.4 0.4 4.0 4.0
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Part 5: Food Contact Products
CHINA;
Must comply with China's mandatory national GB Standards relating to ceramic and
glass articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
Requirement Limit/Requirement
Standard permissible limits
GB 12651
standard permissible limits of lead and
cadmium release from ceramic ware in contact
with food
GB 19778
Packaging glass containers - Release of lead
cadmium arsenic and antimony - Permissible
limits
Hygienic standard
GB 13121
Hygienic standard of ceramics for food
containers
GB 4804
Hygienic standard for enamel as food
containers
Metals and Alloys
Restricted substance/ Requirement Limit/ Requirement
Aluminium (Al)
(only for Al-container in contact with fruit
juices)
8 ppm
China; Hygienic standard for aluminum-
wares for food use
GB 11333
Cadmium (Cd) 0.005 mg/dm2
Chromium (Cr) 0.45 mg/dm2
Lead (Pb) 0.01 mg/dm2
Nickel (Ni) 0.1 mg/dm2
Corrosion resistant No visible evidence of blistering, peeling,
cracking or red corrosion products
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Part 5: Food Contact Products
Stainless steel
Restricted substance/ Requirement Limit/ Requirement
Nickel (Ni) 0.1 mg/dm2
Chromium (Cr) 0.1 mg/dm2
Manganese (Mn) 0.1 mg/dm2
Global migration 8 mg/dm2
China;
National standard for food safety for
stainless steel products
GB 9684
Paper & Board
Restricted substance/ Requirement Limit/ Requirement
Antimicrobial Substances No release
Azo Dyes & Pigments* 20 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 0.5 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6+)
Chromium III (Cr3+)
Not detected
4 µg/dm2
Di-isobutyl Phthalate (DIBP), Migration 1 ppm
Diisopropylnaphthalene (DIPN) 50 ppm
Formaldehyde 1 mg/dm2
Glyoxal 1.5 mg/dm2
Lead (Pb) 3 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 0.3 ppm
Organoleptic properties No change in the composition of the food or its
organoleptic properties.
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) Not detected
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) 2 ppm
Primary Aromatic Amines, Release Not detected (0.02 ppm)
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Part 5: Food Contact Products
Restricted substance/ Requirement Limit/ Requirement
US;
Paper and Paperboard Components in
contact with aqueous, fatty and dry
foods
21CFR176
Use of Color Additives in Paper and
Paperboard Intended for Use with Food
CPG Sec. 500.425
Wood & Natural fiber (E.g. cotton, jute, flax, hemp, starch)
Restricted substance/ Requirement Limit/ Requirement
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) Not detected
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)* 15 ppm
Formaldehyde and
Hexamethylenetetramine, Specific
Migration
SML(T) 15 ppm
No odour detected EN 767
Standard specification for jute bags used
in the packaging of food
IJO STANDARD 98/01
Residual mineral oil
(The finished processed jute fiber)
< 6% by weight
China;
Hygienic standard for foodstuff
vegetable fibre of container
GB 19305
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 16 May 2013 47(114)
Part 5: Food Contact Products
Adjuvant, Processing Aids and Coatings
Restricted substance/ Requirement Limit/ Requirement
US;
Indirect food additives; Adjuvants
production aids and sanitizers
21CFR178
Indirect food additives; Adhesives and
components of coatings
21CFR175
China;
Hygienic standard for adjuvants and
processing additives in food containers
and packaging materials
GB 9685
Hygienic standard of phenol lacquer for
food container
GB 9680
Hygienic standard for polyamide epoxy
resin used as internal coating of food
container
GB 9686
Colorants for Plastics and other Polymers Used in Commodities
Restricted substance Limit
Lead 0.01 %
Arsenic 0.01 %
Mercury 0.005 %
Selenium 0.01 %
Barium 0.01 %
Chromium 0.1 %
Cadmium 0.01 %
Antimony 0.05 %
Primary aromatic amines 0.05 %
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 16 May 2013 48(114)
Part 5: Food Contact Products
Plastic
EU;
All Plastics must comply with EU Regulation 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles
intended to come into contact with food, including its amendments.
Restricted substance Limit
All Plastic
PAH*, Content 0.2 ppm
0.2 to 10 ppm72: Test specific migration PAH.73
PAH*, Specific Migration 5 µg/kg
Acetal Resins
Boron (B) 0.008 %
Zinc (Zn) 1 %
Acryl Resins
Peroxide Not detected
Volatile Organic Matter (VOM) 0.5 %
Melamine Resins
Apart from complying with EU Regulation 10/2011, including its amendments
Melamine resins must also comply with EU Regulation 284/2011.
Polyamide (PA)
Apart from complying with EU Regulation 10/2011, including its amendments
Polyamide must also comply with EU Regulation 284/2011.
Peroxide Not detected
Polyethylene (PE)
Chromium (Cr) 10 ppm
Hafnium (Hf) 100 ppm
Peroxide Not detected
Vanadium (V) 20 ppm
Zirconium (Zr) 100 ppm
72 Fail test result if PAH content is >10 ppm 73 Compliant test result if specific migration result is ≤5 µg/kg
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 16 May 2013 49(114)
Part 5: Food Contact Products
EU;
All Plastics must comply with EU Regulation 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles
intended to come into contact with food, including its amendments.
Restricted substance Limit
Polyethylene Terphthalate (PET)
Lead (Pb), Total 40 ppm as PbO
Zinc (Zn), Total 1 %
Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Boron (B) 0.008 %
Zinc (Zn) 1%
Polypropylene (PP)
Chromium (Cr) 10 ppm
Hafnium (Hf) 100 ppm
Peroxide Not detected
Vanadium (V) 20 ppm
Zirconium (Zr) 100 ppm
Polystyrene (PS)
Peroxide Not detected
Volatile Organic Matter (VOM) 15 mg/dm2
Polyurethane (PU)
Peroxide Not detected
Rubber
Lead (Pb), Total For rubber: 0.003%
For rubber with mouth contact: 0.001%
Organotin Compounds* Not detected
Formaldehyde, Specific Migration 3 ppm (aqueous solution only)
Primary Aromatic Amines, Specific
Migration
50 µg/l
Zinc (Zn) 1 %
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 16 May 2013 50(114)
Part 5: Food Contact Products
EU;
All Plastics must comply with EU Regulation 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles
intended to come into contact with food, including its amendments.
Restricted substance Limit
Silicone
Extractable Matter 0.5 %
Peroxide Not detected
Volatile Organic Matter (VOM) 0.5 %
Temperature Resistant Coatings
Chromium VI (Cr6+), Specific Migration Not detected
Chromium (Cr3+), Specific Migration Not detected
Formaldehyde, Specific Migration 15 mg/dm2
Lithium (Li), Specific Migration 0.5 mg/extract
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), Specific
Migration
0.005 mg/dm2
Phenolic Substances*, Specific Migration 0.05 mg/dm2
Primary Aromatic Amines, Specific
Migration
0.01 mg/dm2
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Formaldehyde, Specific Migration 3 ppm (Aqueous simulants only)
Zinc (Zn) 1%
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Part 5: Food Contact Products
US;
All Plastics must comply with US Regulation:
21CFR PART 177 - INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: POLYMERS
On plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
Restricted substance/ Requirement Limit/ Requirement
Melamine
Formaldehyde 21CFR.177.1460
Nylon (Polyamides)
Nylon resins which may be safely used
to produce articles intended to come into
contact with food
21CFR.177.1500
Polyethylene (PE)
Olefin polymers 21CFR.177.1520
Polyethylene Terphthalate (PET)
Polyethylene phthalate polymers 21CFR.177.1630
Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Polyoxymethylene copolymer 21CFR.177.2470
Polypropylene (PP)
Olefin polymers 21CFR.177.1520
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrene and rubber-modified
polystyrene
21CFR.177.1640
Polyurethane (PU)
Polyurethane resins 21CFR.177.1680
Rubber
Rubber articles intended for repeated
use
21CFR.177.2600
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Part 5: Food Contact Products
CHINA;
All Plastics must comply with China's mandatory national GB Standards relating to
plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
Requirement Limit/ Requirement
Melamine
Hygienic standard for melamine-
formaldehyde products used as food
containers and packaging materials
GB 9690
Nylon (Polyamides)
Hygienic standard of nylon 6 resins for
food packaging material
GB 16331
Hygienic standard of products of nylon
for food packaging material
GB 16332
Polyethylene (PE)
Hygienic standard for polyethylene
products used as food containers and
tableware
GB 9687
Hygienic standard for polyethylene resin
used as food packaging material
GB 9691
Polyethylene Terphthalate (PET)
Hygienic standard for Polyethylene
Terephthalate products used as food
containers and packaging material
GB 13113
Hygienic standard for Polyethylene
Terephthalate resin used as food
containers and packaging material
GB 13114
Polypropylene (PP)
Hygienic standard for polypropylene
products used as food containers and
tableware
GB 9688
Hygienic standard for polypropylene
resin used as food packaging material
GB 9693
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Part 5: Food Contact Products
CHINA;
All Plastics must comply with China's mandatory national GB Standards relating to
plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
Requirement Limit/ Requirement
Polystyrene (PS)
Hygienic standard for polystyrene
products used as food containers and
tableware
GB 9689
Hygienic standard for polystyrene resin
used as food packaging material
GB 9692
Rubber
Hygienic standard for foodstuff rubber
products
GB 4806.1
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Part 6: Candles
Part 6: Candles
If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance
is specified in Appendix A.3.
Requirements – All Candles
Requirement Limit/Requirement
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Structure and contents as specified in
REACH Article 3174
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must be approved by H&M
before production begins
REACH SVHC
Check the ECHA website for the
updated list75
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other
parts of this document.
Substances defined as hazardous
due to intrinsic properties:
persistent, bio-accumulative and
toxic (PBT), very persistent and
very bioaccumulative (vPvB),
carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic
for reproduction (CMR), endocrine
disruptors (ED) or equivalent
concern
Criteria for hazardous as defined in
REACH Article 5776
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other
parts of this document.
Part 7 of H&M Chemical
Restrictions
All Candles must comply with Part 7 and Part 6 of
H&M Chemical Restrictions.
Product Safety directive All Candles must comply with General Product Safety
Directive 2001/95/EC
Scented candles All scented candles containing fragrance oils must
fulfill International Fragrance Association (IFRA)
standard
All fragrance allergens, as defined in EU Cosmetic
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products,
must be below 0,001% (w/w) in the homogeneous
scented material of the product
74 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm 75 http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp 76 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 16 May 2013 55(114)
Part 6: Candles
Paraffin Wax
Restricted criteria/
substance
Limit/ Requirement Test Method
Ash content ≤ 0.1 % ISO 6245
Saybolt colour index ≥ +24 ASTM D 156
DIN 51411
Odour ≤ 2.0 ASTM D 1833
Polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAH)
According to maximal absorbance
limits in FDA 172.886
UV absorption according to
FDA 172.886
Sulphur Content ≤ 20.0 ppm EN ISO 20884
ASTM D 2622
Solvent remainders Toluene: ≤ 5.0 ppm
Benzene:≤ 0.5 ppm
EWF METHOD 002/03
Stearic Acid
Restricted criteria/
substance
Limit/ Requirement Test Method
Acid number 195-215 DGF C-V 2
Ester number ≤ 2.0 DGF C-V 4
Iodine number ≤ 1 DGF C-V 11d
Ash content ≤ 0.1 % DGF C-III 10
Peroxide number ≤ 10 DGF C-VI 6a
Congealing point/ Titre 52-61 °C DGF C-IV 3c
Lovibond Tint Index
(FF 5¼)
≤ 5.0 yellow
≤ 1.0 red
DGF C-IV 4b
Non-saponifiable matter ≤ 1 % DGF C-III 1a-1b
Palm wax
Restricted criteria /
substance
Limit/ Requirement Test Method
Ash content ≤ 0.05% wt. EN ISO 6245
Sulphur content ≤ 20.0 ppm DIN 51400 Part 11/
ASTM D 2622
Solvent remainders Toluene: ≤ 5.0 ppm
Benzene:≤ 0.5 ppm
DIN 38407 Part 9
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Part 6: Candles
Beeswax
Restricted criteria/
substance
Limit/ Requirement Test Method
Dripping point 61-65 °C DAB 10
Acid number 17-24 DAB 10
Saponification - number 87-104 DAB 10
Ester number 70-80 DAB 10
Ratio number 3.3-4.3 DAB 10
Total hydrocarbons ≤ 18 % DGF M-V 6
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Part 6: Candles
Colors, pigments, dyes and lacquers
Restricted classification Requirement/Limit
Candle Colors classified as following classes according to CLP Regulation (EC) No.
1272/2008 are banned:
Acute toxicity Category code 1, 2, 3 or 4
Carcinogenicity Category code 1A, 1B or 2
Germ cell mutagenicity Category code 1A, 1B or 2
Reproductive toxicity Category code 1A, 1B or 2
The Migration of Substances from the finished candle are restricted to following
limits:
Heavy metals Limit values in EN 71-3
Toluene 5 ppm
Benzene 0.5 ppm
Total Xylenes 20 ppm
Ethylbenzene 20 ppm
Benzo[a]pyrene 1 ppm
Total Polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAH)*
10 ppm
Azo dyes & Pigments* 20 ppm per listed amine
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) 0.1 % wt.
Dibutylphthalate (DBP) 0.1 % wt.
Benzylbutylphthalate (BBP) 0.1 % wt.
Diisononylphthalate (DINP) 0.1 % wt.
Diisodecylphthalate (DIDP) 0.1 % wt.
Di-n-octylphthalate (DNOP) 0.1 % wt.
Diisobutylphthalate (DIBP) 0.1 % wt.
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Part 7: Hard Products
Part 7: Hard Products If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance
is specified in Appendix A.7.
All materials
Requirement Limit/Requirement Test method
Odour Grade 2 - not unpleasant Smell test according to:
SNV 195 651
Flame retardants* Not detected TRIS, Bis(
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