Candidate List Duty Triggers in Component Level Imports
Candidate List duties trigger when any discrete component article exceeds 0.1 percent SVHC by weight, regardless of aggregate assembly mass.
Annex XVII Restrictions
Meaning
Regulatory frameworks for chemical safety within the European Union maintain a broad inventory of substances that face limitations on manufacture or use. These annex xvii restrictions apply to specific substances, groups, or mixtures where the risk to human health or the environment is considered unacceptable at a continental level. Each entry defines the precise conditions of the ban, such as concentration limits or specific application exclusions.
Compliance Scope
Substance limitations vary depending on the specific industrial application.
Polymer Impact
Molding operations are affected when traditional plasticizers or pigments are added to the list of prohibited chemicals. Processors often switch to alternative stabilizers to maintain compliance. This change can alter the melt flow index or the mechanical properties of the finished part.
Market Barrier
Entry into the European economic area requires documented proof that all components align with these rules. Documentation must be maintained for years to satisfy potential audits from national authorities. Non-compliance results in the mandatory recall of products already in circulation.
Customs officials possess the authority to seize shipments that do not provide clear evidence of chemical safety. Proof of conformity usually involves laboratory testing reports or signed declarations from every supplier in the upstream chain. This administrative burden grows as more substances are added to the list each year.