Atlabs textile testing laboratory in Tirupur
Technical Specification SVHC

"Substances with Very High Concerns for Textile Products"

Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) testing provides business, consumers and end-users with assurance that tested products and materials do not contain a detrimental amount of chemicals that are hazardous to human health and the environment.

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Substances of Very High Concern pose serious risks to human health and the environment. SVHC are substances which can:

  • Cause cancer (carcinogenic)
  • Cause genetic mutations (mutagenic)
  • Be toxic to reproduction
  • Have other harmful properties and remain in the environment for a long time (persistent)
  • Gradually build up in animals (bioaccumulative)
  • Substances of similar concern (e.g. endocrine disruptors)

From product design to waste disposal, our experienced experts provide a similar comprehensive testing and consulting services for compliance with restricted substance laws, regulations, and requirements in an identical manner. Within SVHC testing and screening,

  • Product risk assessment to determine appropriate testing for compliance
  • Composite testing
  • Advanced technical support for individual queries

SVHC may be introduced to consumer products either intentionally or inadvertently through the supply chain and manufacturing process. As these hazardous chemicals can potentially cause harm to human health or the environment. In Atlabs, Laboratory testing provides information on SVHC substance identification and concentration to help companies meet their REACH SVHC obligations.


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