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Chemical Safety of Consumer Goods
Harmful Substance Testing According to the Ordinance on Consumer Goods
As a manufacturer, distributor, or importer of non-food or near-food items, you must comply with various international regulations such as REACH, RoHS, or the Ordinance on Consumer Goods (BedGgstV). DEKRA tests a wide range of consumer goods with chemical-analytical testing for pollutants and marketability.
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- Product-specific and risk-based test plan development
- Proof of the marketability of your products for retail and online commerce
- Accredited testing laboratories in Germany and China
Product Safety for Global Supply Chains
To ensure consumer protection in an era of global production, international markets, and online commerce, you must comply with the requirements of numerous laws, directives, and regulations for the chemical safety of products. For chemicals in consumer goods, such as household items or textiles, the following regulations and requirements apply, among others:
- Consumer Goods Ordinance (BedGgstV)
- Annex 17, REACH (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006), and SVHC substances
- POP Regulation (EU) 2019/1021
- Custom-specific requirements
- Other international chemical safety requirements
Product Testing Provides Safety
Our experts in the accredited DEKRA Laboratory for Environmental and Product Analysis offer a comprehensive portfolio of chemical analytical product testing and contaminant investigations (e.g., for jewelry, decorative items, or electronic products). Additionally, we assist you in creating customized testing plans tailored to your specific products.
DEKRA – Global Testing Expertise for Safe Consumer Goods
- Interdisciplinary testing spectrum focused on chemical safety and material quality
- DEKRA Automobil GmbH laboratories accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 in Germany in Bretten, Halle, Saarbrucken, and Stuttgart
- Global DEKRA laboratory network offering a wide range of testing options