Scope
The regulation generally covers all consumer products. A consumer product is defined as any product that is intended for consumers or that can reasonably be expected to be used by consumers. It does not apply to food products, food packaging, fertilizers, medical equipment and tobacco, as well as means of transport, permanently mounted equipment for means of transport and tires and similar accessories for means of transport.
Limiting Values for the Proposed 18 Hazardous Substances
| Substance encompassed by the prohibition |
Limit value (percent by weight) |
| Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) |
0.1 |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) |
1 |
| Medium-chained chlorinated paraffins, C14-C17 (MCCP) |
0.1 |
| Arsenic and arsenic compounds |
0.01 |
| Lead and lead compounds |
0.01 |
| Cadmium and cadmium compounds |
0.01 |
| Tributyltin compounds (TBT) |
0.001 in articles |
| Triphenyltin compounds (TPT) |
0.001 in articles |
| Musk xylene |
0.05 |
| Musk ketone |
0.05 |
Perfluorooctyl acid (PFOA) and individual salts
and esters of PFOA |
0.005
For textiles and other coated materials:
1 µg/m2 |
| Surfactants: DTDMAC, DODMAC/DSDMAC, DHTDMAC |
In total 0.1 |
| Bisphenol A |
Freely available substance:
0.005 from date of entry into force,
0.0025 from 3 years after entry into force |
| Diethylhexylphtalate (DEHP) |
0.1 |
| Pentachlorophenol |
0.1 |
| Triclosan |
0.001 |
Notes:
The chemicals listed above are high-priority hazardous substances which are persistent, bioaccumulative and/or toxic, e.g., toxic to reproduction.
There are proposed exceptions for the use of these substance in certain products in the draft Regulation. For more information: http://www.rohs-international.com/files//Draft_regulations_for_Norwegian_PoHS.pdf
Bureau Veritas an Industry Leader in Chemical Testing
The Regulation will require product producers selling into Norway to provide compliance certificates from their suppliers certifying that none of the 18 substances are in the product’s components. With experienced technical professionals in the area of chemical testing and product quality, we are committed to assisting industry in testing for the presence and percentage of the 18 restricted substances in a variety of consumer products.
Our testing services are just one method in which we can help you deliver compliant and reliable products to market. By examining the various points in your supply chain, we can further help you assess and maintain product quality throughout the lifecycle of your product.
Taking Proactive and Preventive Steps
Implementing the right services at the right point along the supply
chain will dramatically increase the effectiveness of a quality assurance program. As the marketplace continues to evolve and shift, it is important to re-evaluate your current program against the regulatory and industry changes taking place today.
With years of experience, a strong reputation and a full understanding of the retail marketplace, we are ready to help you get through existing and future challenges to protect your company’s most important asset – your brand. We offer a variety of solutions and services throughout the supply chain. Please call your program manager or contact our nearest location to discuss how we can help you.
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