G-STAR RAW
RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE LIST & PACKAGING RSL
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INTRODUCTIONPAGE

INTRODUCTION

3ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS24

SUPPLIER RESPONSIBILITY

4OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

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DEFINITION MATERIAL TYPE

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PERFLUORINATED CHEMICALS AND HER COMPOUNDS (SEE APPENDIX A FOR
INDIVIDUAL SUBSTANCES)25PESTICIDES AGRICULTURAL (SEE APPENDIX B FOR INDIVIDUAL SUBSTANCES)

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RISK MATRIXPAGERESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST 4.0 CONTINUEDPHTHALATES

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RISK MATRIX APPAREL & FOOTWEAR

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POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAH’S)

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RISK MATRIX PACKAGING

9QUINOLINE

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RESTRICTION ON PACKAGING

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SOLVENTS AND RESIDUALS

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ACETOPHENONE AND 2- PHENYL-2-PROPANOL10UV ABSORBERS / STABILISERS

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ACIDIC AND ALKALINE SUBSTANCES

10VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCs)30

ALKYLPHENOLS (AP) AND ALKYPHENOL ETHOXYLATES (APEO)

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ASBESTOS

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APPENDIX RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LISTPAGE

AZO-AMINES AND ARYLAMINE SALTS

12APPENDIX A. PERFLUORINATED AND POLYFLUORINATED CHEMICALS (PFCS)

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BIOCIDES

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APPENDIX B. PESTICIDES AND HERBICIDES, AGRICULTURAL

BISPHENOLS

14CHLORINATED PARAFFINS

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REACH REGULATION 1907/2006

CHLOROPHENOLS

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REACH CANDIDATE LIST/AUTHORIZATION LIST

CHLORINATED BENZENES AND TOLUENES

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DISPERSE DYES WHICH ARE CLASSIFIED TO BE ALLERGENIC

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GENERAL

DYES WHICH ARE CLASSIFIED TO BE CARCINOGENIC

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

DYESTUFFS CARCINOGENIC AND WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

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CHANGE LOG

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FLAME RETARDANTS

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DISCLAIMER

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FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES

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RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST 4.0

FORMALDEHYDE

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HEAVY METALS EXTRACTABLE

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HEAVY METALS TOTAL CONTENT

22HEAVY METALS RELEASABLE NICKEL

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MONOMERS

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N-NITROSAMINES

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Introduction version 4.0

INTRODUCTION
G-Star is committed to producing high quality and responsibly manufactured products and intends to only do business with suppliers that share our commitment to make a strong product in a socially and environmentally conscious
way. We outlined the minimum Social and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards under which our products should be manufactured in the G-Star Supplier Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct refers to the G-Star
Restricted Substances List (RSL) and Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) as the basis for monitoring the use of chemicals in G-Star products.

The RSL applies to all products of G-Star Raw C.V. and/or its subsidiaries (hereinafter ‘G-Star’), which includes ready-made garments, non-apparel, accessories and packing materials. The RSL also applies to all materials, such as
metal parts and trims for use in producing G-Star products.
The MRSL applies to all chemicals used in wet processing facilities which includes dyeing, washing and printing facilities. Chemicals used in these production processes should meet the requirements of the MRSL.
The RSL and the MRSL should be communicated to all (raw material) suppliers. All chemicals used in any production process must meet the requirements of the G-Star MRSL and all products delivered to G-Star must meetthe requirements of the RSL.

G-Star's Commitment
ZDHC & Supplier Detox Program
Through the DETOX Commitment with Greenpeace we committed to ban the use of hazardous chemicals from our products and production processes in our supply chain. This followed our membership to the Zero Discharge ofHazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) initiative. The ZDHC member brands unite around a joint roadmap to ensure safe and sustainable chemical use in the fashion industry. Moving forward, we will continue to work with the tools of the
ZDHC initiative, as well as applying the Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) standards and tools to monitor the performance in production and manufacturing of our garments in our so-called Supplier DETOX Program.
MRSL performance per parameterAs part of our Supplier DETOX Program, all G-Star RAW's supply chain partners are required to follow ZDHC’s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL). We also encourage them to make use of the ZDHC Gateway toidentify safer and more sustainable alternatives and to test wastewater to ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines.
Minimizing pollution and the environmental impact of hazardous chemicals have been a major priority for us since signing the DETOX Commitment with Greenpeace in 2013.
Purpose of the RSL
Our suppliers are critical partners in meeting our commitments regarding consumer safety, working conditions and environmental protection. The purpose of the RSL for garment and fabric manufacturing is to inform our supplierson all chemicals that are banned or restricted in G-Star finished products. Our suppliers are expected to study this document carefully and communicate the information to relevant internal teams, sub-contractors and others involvedin the production of G-Star products.

Each supplier is required to declare and ensure that the materials, parts, trims, metal parts and other goods supplied or otherwise delivered for G-Star products comply with the limitations described or referred to in the RSL and any
additional requirements imposed by law or local authorities. The supplier is also responsible for seeking guidance from G-Star in situations of doubt about product compliance with the RSL for garment and fabric manufacturing.

Compliance with this Restricted Substance List is a mandatory condition for each and every order placed by G-Star.
G-Star Raw C.V. March 2023
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Supplier Responsibility

G-Star wants to ensure that our products are manufactured in a social and environmental responsible way throughout the supply chain. As our supplier/partner you are committed to live up to the G-Star Supplier Code of Conduct
and the Restricted Substance List (“RSL”). The supplier must ensure to be compliant with G-Star’s RSL by sourcing responsibly, this entails testing the items needed for the merchandise. We also advise you to use our nominatedsuppliers.

All Suppliers are required to:• Ensure they are fully aware of the content and requirements of G-star Supplier Code of Conduct and RSL policies.
• Sign and return scanned copy to QA responsible the Declaration of Conformity Form
• Communicate to their supply chain on G-Star MRSL & RSL requirements.
• Test / certify all materials/finished product in line with EU legislation and G-Star RSL.
• Testing must be carried out by internationally accredited and independent laboratories.
• Test reports must be kept at least 2 years as proof of due dilligence.
• Inform G-star QA about non-conformities, any risk to consumers or other incidents related to safety of their product immediately, and prepare corrective action plan to improve the nonconformity.

Please be aware that buying from G-star nominated supplier does not shift the responsibility to this supplier; you as our direct supplier are fully responsible for every step in the production process, and for all materials used. Thismeans you are responsible for the complete product including the packaging materials, placement prints and the ink used for them. Therefore all necessary control measures have to be in place to avoid that your merchandise fails
to meet the requirements.
In case of failure, which means not complying with G-Star’s RSL, the merchandise will not be accepted and the supplier will receive respective written information. There will be a fine to be paid by the supplier based on thedamage G-Star suffered. We want to emphasize that we invest time, effort and money into these testing procedures and trust that you will ensure it will be handled correctly in your facilities to enable a long-term relationship with
G-Star.
If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to RSL@g-star.com for further info regarding G-Star's RSL.

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Definition of Material type

​Natural fibers. Animal or vegetable fibers (including semi-synthetics).

​Printing. The process of applying colour to a fabric in definite patterns or designs.

​Blended fibers. Woven or knitted materials created by blending two or ​Natural materials. Material derived from animals or plants that have undergone very little
more fiber types. For the purpose of this RSL, a blended fiber consists of a modification. Includes horn, bone, cork, wood, paper, and straw. Excludes natural fibers,
natural and a synthetic fiber.
natural leather, feathers, down, and metals​Synthetic fibers. Human-made fibers based on synthetic chemicals(often from petroleum sources) such as polymers and extruded fibers.

​Natural rubber. Elastic material made from latex sap or trees that can be vulcanized.

​Coating. A fluid, semi-fluid, or other material, with or without asuspension of finely divided coloring matter, which changes to a solid film
when a thin layer is applied to a metal, wood, stone, paper, leather, cloth,
plastic, or other surface.
Coatings do not include printing inks or those materials which actually
become a part of the substrate, such as the pigment in a plastic article orthose materials which are actually bonded to,the substrate, such as byelectroplating or ceramic glazing. See 'synthetic coated fabrics" for leather
like materials where the coating becomes part of the substrate.

​Metals. Chemical elements that can be lustrous, ductile,
malleable, and good conductors of heat and electricity.
Includes metals deposited byphysical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor
deposition (CVD), or electroplating​Crystal. In this variety of glass, also known as lead glass, lead replaces calcium content of atypical potash glass. The addition of lead oxide gives crystal a much higher index of refraction ​F eathers and down. Includes the smaller down
than normal glass, and consequently much greater sparkle. Crystal typically contains at least
feathers as well as the larger contour and flight feathers.
24% lead and is therefore exempt from many regulatory requirements for jewelry. In the
See the International Down and Feather Bureau forEuropean Union, labeling of crystal products is regulated by Council Directive 69/493/EEC,
specific down and feather definitions.
which defines four categories based on the chemical composition and properties of the material.

​Polymers and plastics. Plastics are composed of various polymers (typically from
Synthetic coated fabrics. Leather-like materials composed of a textile
petroleum sources) usually mixed with additives including ​colorants, plasticizers, stabilizers,
backing and, typically, a PU or PVC coating. May be referred to as
and fillers. These additives affect the chemical composition, chemical properties, andartificial, imitation, vegan, or synthetic leather, or pleather
mechanical properties of the plastic.

​Natural leather. Created by tanning animal rawhide

Foam. Spongy material made by trapping air bubbles ina solid. These can be open cell or closed cell

​Synthetic rubber. Material made from petroleum-based monomers with properties similar tonatural rubber.

5​Glue. A substance capable of holding materials together
by surface attachment.

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Definition of Material type
Examples of Materials within the Scope of the G-Star RSL

1NaturalFibersSynthetic
coatedfabricsNaturalLeather & Coatings & Prints
Fur Skin

Textiles with:•Polyurethane(PU)• Polyvinyl
Chloride(PVC)coating• Other
Polymericcoatings• Leather• Fur skin
• Bondedrecycled
leather

Including semisynthetics• Cotton• Wool• Silk• Hemp• Cashmere• Linen• Fur hair
• Rayon (Semisynthetic)• Lyocell (Semisynthetic)

Blended Fibers• Cotton- Polyester• Wool-Nylon• Ramie- Polyester

Synthetic
Fibers• Polyester• Acrylic• Nylon• Polyamide

Printing techniquessuch as:• Heat transfers• Dye sublimation
printing• Screen printing• Direct-to- garment
printing• Discharge printing• Plastisol transfers

NaturalMaterials

Other
Materials• Horn• Bone• Cork• Wood• Paper• Straw• Stone• Shell (e.g.
coconut or
mother of
pearl)• Glass• Syntheticstone• Porcelain• Ceramic• Crystal

Coatings such as:• Polyvinyl chloride(PVC)• Polyurethane (PU)• UV-cured

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NOTE: This list provides examples of materials within each category but is not exhaustive

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Polymers, Plastics,
Foams, Natural
Rubber & Synthetic
RubberMetal• Ethylene vinyl acetate • Stainless steel(EVA)• Brass• Polystyrene (PS)• Copper• Polyethylene (PE)• Gold• Acrylonitrile butadiene • Silver
styrene (ABS)• Aluminium• Neoprene• Polypropylene (PP)• Polycarbonate (PC)• Polyamide (PA)• Polyurethane (PU)• Polyvinyl chloride(PVC)• Thermoplastic
polyurethane (TPU)• Thermoplastic
elastomer (TPE)• Styrene ethylene
butylene styrene (SEBS)

Feathers &Down• Feathers• DownGlue• Hot melt adhesive• Powdered adhesive• Flock adhesive• Contact adhesive• Latex glue
• Polyurethane glue
• Neoprene cement• Epoxies• Silicone adhesive• UV-cured adhesiveRisk Matrix Apparel and Footwear version 4.0●●● indicates a higher risk that a chemical is used and/or could be detected in a particular material.
●● indicates a lower risk that a chemical is used and/or could be detected in a particular material.
No dot indicates that the risk is not anticipated in a particular material.

GLUE●●●/A ●●●/A ●●●/A ●●●/A ●●●/A ●●●/A

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ALKYLPHENOLS (AP)CHLOROPHENOLSAll Other foams,
plastics & Polymer

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PVC

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ACIDIC AND ALKALINE SUBSTANCES (pH)PU Foams●●●

ACETOPHENONE AND 2- PHENYL-2-PROPANOL

EVA

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FEATHER & DOWN●●●​OTHER: PORCELAIN ,CERAMIC , GLASS,CRYSTAL , ETC.

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METAL

ALKYPHENOL ETHOXYLATES (APEO)

NATURAL LEATHER●●●ARTIFICIAL LEATHER●●●BLENDED FIBERS●●●SYNTHETIC FIBERS●●●

NATURAL FIBERS●●●CHEMICALCOATING AND PRINTSNATURAL MATERIALSPOLYMERS●●/ADYES NAVY BLUE●●●●/A ●●●/A ●●●/A

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FORMALDEHYDE

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E ●● if extractable Chrome above 1 mg/kg

J ●●● for PVC materials otherwise ●●B ●● if Flame Retardants are appliedFC​ opper is exempt from restriction limits in Metal parts.

K ●● for Styrene/Butadiene Rubbers (SBRs) only

C ●●● for Wood, Paper, and Straw materials only

G●● for plant-based fibers; N/A for animal-based fibers.

L ●●● if PFAS use or contamination is expected

D ●● for Wool materials only

​H ●●● for Cadmium and Lead only; Crystal is exempt forLead

M ●●● if Rubber or black Polymeric materials otherwise ●●

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Risk Matrix Apparel and Footwear version 4.0●●● indicates a higher risk that a chemical is used and/or could be detected in a particular material.
●● indicates a lower risk that a chemical is used and/or could be detected in a particular material.
No dot indicates that the risk is not anticipated in a particular material.

All other PU & TPU

Rubber excludes
latex
and silicon rubbers

Polycarbonate

ABS

PVC

All Other foams,
plastics & Polymer

COATING AND PRINTSGLUEFEATHER & DOWN​OTHER: PORCELAIN ,CERAMIC , GLASS,CRYSTAL , ETC.

METAL

PU Foams

HEAVY METALS TOTAL CONTENTEVA

HEAVY METALS RELEASABLE NICKEL

NATURAL MATERIALSNATURAL LEATHERARTIFICIAL LEATHERBLENDED FIBERSSYNTHETIC FIBERS

NATURAL FIBERSCHEMICALPOLYMERS

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A ●●● for dyed/colored materials (non white only)

E ●● if extractable Chrome above 1 mg/kg

J ●●● for PVC materials otherwise ●●B ●● if Flame Retardants are appliedFC​ opper is exempt from restriction limits in Metal parts.

K ●● for Styrene/Butadiene Rubbers (SBRs) only

C ●●● for Wood, Paper, and Straw materials only

G●● for plant-based fibers; N/A for animal-based fibers.

L ●●● if PFAS use or contamination is expected

D ●● for Wool materials only

​H ●●● for Cadmium and Lead only; Crystal is exempt forLead

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Risk Matrix Packaging version 4.0●●● indicates a high risk that a chemical is used and/or could be detected in a particular material.
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FORMALDEHYDE

LEATHER Artificial

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NATURAL MATERIALS
including paper andcardboard

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ALKYPHENOL (AP) AND ALKYPHENOL ETHOXYLATES(APEO) including all isomers
AZO-AMINES AND ARYLAMINE SALTSBLENDED FIBERS

SUBSTANCENATURAL FIBERS

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A High risk for foams

F Medium risk for silica gel packets and foam packaging

L High risk for recycled paper

B High risk for PVC
C High risk for thermal receipt and recycled paper

G Low risk for coloured bags

M Medium risk if a fluorinated finish is applied

H Medium risk for materials with high recycled content

N High risk for plastisol prints

D Medium risk for tapes, Polycarbonate and recycled plastic cases

J Medium risk for PVC

O High risk for PVC

E Medium risk for polybags

K High risk for printed packaging materials

P Medium risk for patent or coated leather*Please note that Chromium VI, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury are restricted to a sum total of 100 mg/kg in several jurisdictions. Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury are analyzed using the same method even if the risk of finding them varies
across different materials.
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CHEMICAL SUBSTANCECAS NUMBERTEST METHODG-STAR RESTRICTED LIMITRELEVANCE OF RESTRICTION

Extraction in acetone or methanol GC/MS,
sonication for 30 minutes at 60 degrees C< 50 mg/kg eachPotential breakdown products in EVA foam when using certain crosslinking agents, including Dicumyl Peroxide.

ACETOPHENONE AND 2- PHENYL-2-PROPANOL

Acetophenone

2-Phenyl-2-Propanol

98-86-2

617-94-7

ACIDIC AND ALKALINE SUBSTANCES​pH value is a characteristic number, ranging from pH 0 to pH 14,
which indirectly shows the content of acidic or alkaline substances ina product.
Textiles: 4.0–7.5
Textiles and Artificial Leather:
pH value

Various

EN ISO 3071:2020:
Leather: EN ISO 4045:2018

Leather:
Chrome-tanned:
3.2 - 4.5
Other:
3.5-7.0

pH values less than 7 indicate sources of acidic substances, and values
greater than 7 indicate sources of alkaline substances.
To avoid irritation or chemical burns to the skin, the pH value of
products must be in the range of human skin— approximately pH 5.5.
G-Star recommends the limits cited to comply with global regulations
and to minimize the chances of Chromium VI formation during
tanning and processing of leather.
Important: Egypt, Morocco, and the Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) require pH for leather not lower than 3.5.

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CHEMICAL SUBSTANCECAS NUMBERTEST METHODG-STAR RESTRICTED LIMITRELEVANCE OF RESTRICTIONALKYLPHENOLS (AP) AND ALKYPHENOL ETHOXYLATES (APEO)

Nonylphenols (NP), mixed isomers

Octylphenols (OP), mixed isomers

Various

Various​APEOs can be used as or found in detergents, scouring agents,
spinning oils, wetting agents, softeners, emulsifying/dispersing agentsfor dyes and prints, impregnating agents, de-gumming for silk
production, dyes and pigment preparations, polyester
padding and down/feather fillings.

Textiles and Leather: EN ISO 21084:2019
Polymers and all other materials:
1 g sample/20 mL THF, sonication for 60
minutes at 70 degrees C, analysis according to
EN ISO 21084:2019​T otal APs: 10 mg/kg
Total APs + APEOs: 100 mg/kg
Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEOs)

Octylphenol ethoxylates (OPEOs)

Various

VariousAll materials except Leather:
EN ISO 18254-1:2016 with determination of
APEO using LC/MS or LC/MS/MS
Leather: Sample prep and analysis using EN
ISO 18218-1:2015
with quantification according to EN ISO
18254-1:2016

APs are used as intermediaries in the manufacture of APEOs andantioxidants used to protect or stabilize polymers. Biodegradation of
APEOs into APs is the main source of
APs in the environment.
APEOs and formulations containing APEOs are prohibited from use
throughout supply chain and manufacturing processes. We
acknowledge that residual or trace concentrations of APEOs may still
be ound at levels exceeding 100 mg/kg and that more time isnecessary for the supply chain to phase them out completely.
Recycled products: Contact the G-Star Quality department for
information about potential exemptions from the limit on NPEOs in
recycled textile products.

ASBESTOS​Actinolite​77536-66-4​Amosite​12172-73-5​Anthophyllite​77536-67-5​E PA/600/R-93/116 forqualitative analysis
using Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), XRay Diffraction (XRD) and Analytical
Transmission Electron Microscopy (AEM)​Chrysotile​12001-29-5

or​Crocidolite​12001-28-4

other Analytical Methods by Microscopy(Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM))​T remolite​77536-68-6​Asbestos fibres are strong, durable and fire resistant consisting ofsilicate minerals.
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Unlikely to be used in everyday wear except for fire fighting.
Asbestos fibres are carcinogenic.

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CHEMICAL SUBSTANCECAS NUMBERTEST METHODG-STAR RESTRICTED LIMITRELEVANCE OF RESTRICTION

AZO-AMINES AND ARYLAMINE SALTS
4-Aminobiphenyl

92-67-1

Benzidine

92-87-54-Chloro-o-toluidine

95-69-2

2-Naphtylamine

91-59-8o-Aminoazotoluene

97-56-3

2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene

99-55-8p-Chloraniline

106-47-8

2,4-Diaminoanisole

615-05-44,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane (4,4'-MDA)

101-77-9

3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine

91-94-1

3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine

119-90-4

3,3'-Dimethylbenzidine

119-93-7

3,3’-dimethyl-4,4’-diaminodiphenylmethane

838-88-0

p-Cresidine

120-71-8

4,4’-Methylen-bis(2-chloraniline)

101-14-44,4'-Oxydianiline

101-80-44,4'-Thiodianiline

139-65-1

o-Toluidine

95-53-4

2,4-Toluylendiamine (2,4-TDA)

95-80-7

2,4,5-Trimethylaniline

137-17-7

2-Methoxyaniline (= o-Anisidine)90-04-0

4-Aminoazobenzene (4-AAB)

60-09-3

2,4-Xylidine

95-68-1

2,6-Xylidine

87-62-74-Chloro-o-toluidinium chloride

3165-93-3

2-Naphthylammoniumacetate553-00-4

4-Methoxy-m-phenylene diammonium sulphate39156-41-7

2,4,5-Trimethylaniline hydrochloride

21436-97-5

All materials except leather: EN ISO 143621:2017

Azo dyes and pigments are colorants that incorporate one or several
azo groups (-N=N-) bound with aromatic compounds.

Leather: EN ISO 17234-1:2020
4-Aminoazobenzene (4AAB):
All materials except leather: EN ISO 143623: 2017
Leather: EN ISO 17234-2:201112< 20 mg/kg

Thousands of azo dyes exist, but only those which degrade to form
the listed cleaved amines are restricted.
Azo dyes that release these amines are regulated and should no longer
be used for dyeing textiles.

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Dimethylfumarate (DMFu)

624-49-7​All materials: ISO 16186:2021< 0.1 mg/kg

DMFu is an anti-mold agent that may be used in sachets in packaging
to prevent the buildup of mold, especially during shipping.

o-Phenylphenol (OPP)

90-43-7​All materials: DIN 50009:2021

BIOCIDES< 100 mg/kg
Leather < 1000 mg/kg

OPP is used for its preservative properties in leather or as a carrier inpolyester dyeing processes.

​2-(Thiocyanomethylthio)- Benzothiazole ​(TCMTB)

21564-17-0< 500 mg/kg​T CMTB is a preservative for leather and can be used as a pesticide

Triclosan​3380-34-5< 50 mg/kg​T riclosan can be used as disinfectant and as antibacterial agent intextiles. Triclosan can damage the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs,
suppresses the immune system.

​E N ISO 133651:2020​2-Octylisothiazol-3(2H)- on (OIT)

26530-20-1< 250 mg/kg

4-Chlor-3-Methylphenol (CMK)​59-50-7

Leather: < 600 mg/kg

Preservatives

Various

Chromatographic Methods and/or
Methods US EPA 8081A, US EPA 8081B
and US EPA 8151A

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Forbidden​T hese chemicals have biocidal properties andcan also be used as pesticides

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Bisphenol-A (BPA)

80-05-7< 1 mg/kg​BPA may be used in the production of epoxy resins, polycarbonate
plastics, flame retardants, and PVC.

​Bisphenol S (BPS)

BPS may be used as a substitute for BPA and can be found alongwith BPF in polyamide dye-fixing agents and sulfone- andphenolbased leather tanning agents.

​80-09-1

All materials:
Bisphenol B (BPB)​Bisphenol F (BPF)

77-40-7​620-92-8

Extraction: 1 g sample/20 ml THF, sonication
G-Star recommends testingfor 60 minutes at 60 degrees C, analysis withsynthetic textiles & blends,
LC/MS
polycarbonate plastics, and natural
leather to assess concentrations ofBisphenols in preparation for
future restriction

BPA and BPS can be found in recycled polymeric and papermaterials due to polycarbonate plastic and thermal receipt paper madewith bisphenols entering waste streams.
BPS was added to the REACH SVHC list and may need to be
notified to ECHA in leather goods if found above 0.1%. Additional
restrictions on the entire class of bisphenols are forthcoming with a
new restriction proposal pending in the European Union.
G-Star recommends testing relevant materials for bisphenols
according to the Testing Matrix and to begin working with suppliers
to replace bisphenols with suitable alternatives in all products.

​Bisphenol AF (BPAF)​1478-61-1

CHLORINATED PARAFFINS

Short-chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs) (C10-C13)

Medium-chain Chlorinated Paraffins (MCCPs) (C14-C17)

85535-84-8

85535-85-9​ eather:L
ISO 18219-1:2021 (SCCP)ISO 18219-2:2021 (MCCP)
Textiles and all other materials:
ISO 22818:2021 (SCCP + MCCP)

14< 1000 mg/kg
May be used as softeners, flame retardants, or fat-liquoring agents inleather production; also as a plasticizer in polymer production.
< 1000 mg/kg

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Pentachlorophenol (PCP)

87-86-5

2,3,5,6- Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP)

935-95-5

2,3,4,6- Tetrachlorphenol (TeCP)

58-90-2

2,3,4,5- Tetrachlorphenol (TeCP)

4901-51-3

2,3,4-Trichlorophenol (TriCP)

15950-66-0

Chlorophenols are polychlorinated compounds used as preservatives
or pesticides.

​All materials: DIN 50009:2021
2,3,5-Trichlorophenol (TriCP)

933-78-8

2,3,6-Trichlorophenol (TriCP)

933-75-5

2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (TriCP)

95-95-4

2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (TriCP))

88-06-2

3,4,5-Trichlorophenol (TriCP)

609-19-8< 0.5 mg/kg each

Pentachlorophenol (PCP), Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP), andTrichlorophenols (TriCP) are sometimes used to prevent mold andkill insects when growing cotton and when storing/transporting
fabrics.
PCP, TeCP, and TriCP can also be used as in-can preservatives inprint pastes and other chemical mixtures.

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Hexachlorobenzene (HCB)

118-74-1

Pentachlorobenzenes (PCB)

608-93-5α,α,α,4-tetrachlorotoluene; p-chlorobenzotrichloride

5216-25-1α,α,α-trichlorotoluene; benzotrichloride

98-07-7α-chlorotoluene; benzyl chloride

100-44-7

1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene

87-61-6
120-82-1
108-70-3

1,2,3,4-Tetrachlorobenzene
1,2,3,5-Tetrachlorobenzene
1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene

634-66-2
634-90-2
95-94-3

1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1-4-Dichlorobenzene

541-73-1
106-46-7

2-Chlorotoluene
3-Chlorotoluene
4-Chlorotoluene

95-49-8
108-41-8
106-43-4

2,3-Dichlorotoluene
2,4-Dichlorotoluene
2,5-Dichlorotoluene
2,6-Dichlorotoluene
3,4-Dichlorotoluene

32768-54-0
95-73-8
19398-61-9
118-69-4
95-75-0

2,3,6-Trichlorotoluene
2,4,5-Trichlorotoluene

2077-46-5
6639-30-1

2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorotoluene
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorotoluene
2,3,5,6- Tetrachlorotoluene

76057-12-0
875-40-1
1006-31-1

Pentachlorotoluenes

877-11-2

1,2-Dichlorobenzene

95-50-1

Chlorobenzenes and Chlorotoluenes (Chlorinated Aromatic
Hydrocarbons) can be used as carriers in the dyeing process ofpolyester or wool/ polyester fibers.

All materials: EN 17137:2018< 1 mg / kg (total)

They can also be used as solvents.
​Cross-contamination from anti-moth agents and poly shipping bags
may cause failures.
1
Important: The Gulf Cooperation
Council (GCC) maintains a limit of
1 mg/kg for 1,2-Dichlorobenzene in textiles.

< 10 mg/kg1

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CHEMICAL SUBSTANCECAS NUMBERTEST METHODG-STAR RESTRICTED LIMITRELEVANCE OF RESTRICTIONDISPERSE DYES WHICH ARE CLASSIFIED TO BE ALLERGENIC
C.I. Disperse Blue 1

2475-45-8

C.I. Disperse Blue 35A

56524-77-7

C.I. Disperse Blue 35B

56524-76-6

C.I. Disperse Blue 10612223-01-7

C.I. Disperse Blue 124

61951-51-7

C.I. Disperse Orange 3

730-40-5

C.I. Disperse Orange 37/59/76

12223-33-5
13301-61-6
51811-42-8

C.I. Disperse Red 1

2872-52-8

C.I. Disperse Yellow 32832-40-8

C.I. Disperse Blue 32475-46-9

C.I. Disperse Blue 73179-90-6

C.I. Disperse Blue 26

3860-63-7

C.I. Disperse Blue 10212222-97-8

C.I. Disperse Brown 1

23355-64-8

C.I. Disperse Orange 1

2581-69-3

C.I. Disperse Orange 1182-28-0

C.I. Disperse Orange 149

85136-74-9

C.I. Disperse Red 112872-48-2

C.I. Disperse Red 17

3179-89-3

C.I. Disperse Red 151

61968-47-6

C.I. Disperse Yellow 1

119-15-3

C.I. Disperse Yellow 7

6300-37-4

C.I. Disperse Yellow 96373-73-5

C.I. Disperse Yellow 23

6250-23-3

C.I. Disperse Yellow 3912236-29-2

C.I. Disperse Yellow 49

54824-37-2

C.I. Disperse Yellow 56

54077-16-6

Disperse dyes are a class of water- insoluble dyes that penetrate thefiber system of synthetic or manufactured fibers and are held in placeby physical forces without forming chemical bonds.
All materials: DIN 54231:2022< 30 mg/kg

Disperse dyes are used in synthetic fiber (e.g., polyester, acetate,polyamide).
Restricted disperse dyes are suspected of causing allergic reactions
and are prohibited from use for dyeing of textiles.

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C.I. Basic Red 9

569-61-9

C.I. Basic Violet 1

8004-87-3

C.I. Basic Violet 3 (with ≥ 0.1 % Michler's ketone or base)548-62-9

C.I. Basic Violet 14632-99-5

C.I. Basic Blue 26 (with ≥ 0.1 % Michler's ketone or base)2580-56-5

C.I. Basic Green 4 (oxalate, chloride or free)

2437-29-8
569-64-2
10309-95-2

C.I. Acid Red 26

3761-53-3

C.I. Acid Violet 49

1694-09-3

C.I. Direct Black 38

1937-37-7

C.I. Direct Blue 62602-46-2

C.I. Direct Brown 95

16071-86-6

C.I. Direct Red 28

573-58-0

4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene (Solvent Yellow 2)

60-11-7

C.I. Solvent Blue 46786-83-0​Solvent Yellow 14

842-07-94,4'-bis(dimethylamino)-4''-(methylamino)trityl alcohol (C.I.
Violet 8)561-41-1

Basic dyes are water- soluble cationic dyes mainly used on acrylic
fibers.

All materials: DIN 54231:2022< 30 mg/kg

Acid dyes are water-soluble anionic dyes mainly used on fibers suchas wool, silk, and nylon.

Direct dyes are used on natural fibers such as cotton, linen, cellulose
and in special treatments such as dip dyes.

Solvent dyes are dyes which are soluble in organic solvents, and canbe used on natural and synthetic fibers.

DYESTUFFS CARCINOGENIC AND WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
Navy Blue is a mixture of: disodium (6-(4-anisidino)-3sulfonato-2-(3,5-dinitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-1naphtholato)(1-(5-chloro-2-oxidophenylazo)-2naphtholato)chromate(1-);
trisodium bis(6-(4-anisidino)-3-sulfonato-2-(3,5- dinitro-2oxidophenylazo)-1-naphtholato)- chromate(1-)

Component 1:118685-33-9
Component 2:
Not allocatedAll materials: DIN 54231:2022

18< 30 mg/kg

Navy Blue Dye is a specific dye mixture used to dye leather andtextiles.

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FLAME RETARDANTS
Tri(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate (TRIS)

126-72-7

Tris(aziridinyl)phosphinoxide (TEPA)

545-55-1

Polybromobiphenyls (PBBs)

59536-65-1

Octabromodiphenylethers (OctaBDEs)

32536-52-0

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)

VariousDecabromodiphenylether (DecaBDE)

1163-19-5

Heptabromodiphenylethers (HeptaBDEs)

68928-80-3

Tetrabromodiphenylethers (TetraBDEs)

40088-97-1

Pentabromodiphenylethers (PentaBDEs)

32534-81-9

Hexabromodiphenylethers (HexaBDEs)

36483-60-0

Hexabromocyclododecane and all main diastereomeres
identified (alpha-, beta-, gamma-) (HBCDD)

3194-55-6
134237-50-6
134237-51-7
134237-52-8
25637-99-4

Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP)

115-96-8

Decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE)

84852-53-9

Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA)

79-94-7

Bis(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate (BIS)5412-25-9

2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol (BBMP)

3296-90-0

Tris(1,3-dichloro-iso-propyl)phosphate (TDCPP)

13674-87-8

Trixylylphosphate (TXP)

25155-23-1​With very limited exceptions, flameretardant substances, including
the entire class of organohalogen flame retardants, should no longer
be applied to materials during production.
EN ISO 17881-1 (2016) for brominatedflame retardants< 10 mg/kg; each
EN ISO-17881-2(2016) for phosphorus flame retardants

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Listed here are examples of lame-retardant substances usedhistorically across the apparel and footwear industry. I
t is not intended to be a complete list. Other flame retardants notapplicable to this industry are regulated worldwide by the Stockholm
Convention and the Aarhus Protocol, which have been implemented
in the European Union under the POPs Regulation

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Various​Sample preparation:
Purge and trap — thermal desorption
or SPME Measurement: GC/MS< 0.1 mg/kg​May be used as foam blowing
agents, solvents, fire retardants, andaerosol propellants.

< 75 mg/kg

Used in textiles as an anti-creasing and anti-shrinking agent. It is also
often used in polymeric resins.

FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES

Various

FORMALDEHYDE

All materials except Leather:
JIS L 1041-2011 A (Japan Law 112) or EN
ISO 14184-1:2011

Formaldehyde

50-00-0

Leather:
EN ISO 17226-2:2019 with EN ISO 172261:2019 confirmation method in case ofinterferences.
Alternatively, EN ISO 17226-1:2021 can beused on its own.

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Though typically associated with leather tanning, Chromium VI also
may be used in the “after-chroming” process for wool dyeing(Chrome salts applied to acid-dyed wool to improve fastness).

HEAVY METALS EXTRACTABLE
EN 16711-2:2016
Chromium VI (Cr VI) and its compounds

18540-29-9
EN ISO 17075-1:2017 if Cr is detected

Arsenic (As) and its compounds

7440-38-2< 0.2 mg/kg

Arsenic and its compounds can be used in preservatives, pesticides,and defoliants for cotton, synthetic fibers, paints, inks, trims, andplastics.

Cadmium (Cd) and its compounds

7440-43-9< 0.1 mg/kg

Cadmium compounds are used as pigments (especially in red, orange,
yellow and green); as a stabilizer for PVC; and in fertilizers, biocides,
and paints.

Lead (Pb) and its compounds

7439-92-1< 1.0 mg/kg2

Lead may be associated with plastics, paints, inks, pigments andsurface coatings.

< 30 mg/kg

Antimony can be found in or used as a catalyst in polymerization ofpolyester, flame retardants, fixing agents, pigments, and alloys.

< 1000 mg/kg

Barium and its compounds can be used in pigments for inks, plastics,
and surface coatings, as well as in dyeing, mordants, filler in plastics,
textile finishes, and leather tanning.

< 4.0 mg/kg

Cobalt and its compounds can be used in alloys, pigments, dyestuff,
and the production of plastic buttons.

All materials except Leather: DIN EN167112:2016
Antimony (Sb)7440-36-0

Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-1:20192

Barium (Ba)7440-39-3

Cobalt (Co)7440-48-4

Crystal or “lead glass” is exempt from total
Lead restrictions.

< 50.0 mg/kg
Copper (Cu)7440-50-8

3

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Copper is exempt from restriction
limits in Metal parts

Copper and its compounds can be found in alloys and pigments, andin textiles as an antimicrobial agent.

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Nickel and its compounds can be used for plating alloys andimproving corrosion-resistance and hardness of alloys. They can also
occur as impurities in pigments and alloys.

< 2.0 mg/kg
Leather: < 200 mg/kg

Chromium compounds can be used as dyeing additives; dye-fixing
agents; colour-fastness after- treatments; dyes for wool, silk, andpolyamide (especially dark shades); and leather tanning.

HEAVY METALS EXTRACTABLE CONTINUED
Nickel (Ni)7440-02-0

Chromium (Cr)7440-47-3

Mercury (Hg)7439-97-6< 0.02 mg/kg

Mercury compounds can be present in pesticides and as contaminantsin caustic soda (NaOH). They may also be used in paints.

Selenium (Se)7782-49-2< 500 mg/kg

Selenium may be found in synthetic fibres, paints, inks, plastics andmetal trims.

Not detected
Detection Limit: 3 mg/kg

Many heavy metals are bio accumulative when absorbed by thehuman body through perspiration and give cause for concern in healthterms such as chronic toxicity, allergenic reactions and cancer

All materials except Leather: DIN EN 167112:2016
Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-1:2019

APPLICABLE FOR LEATHER

Chromium VI (Cr VI)

18540-29-9​E N ISO 17075-1:2017 and EN ISO 170752:2017 for confirmation incase the extract causes interference.
Alternatively, EN ISO 17075-2:2017 may be
used on its own.
Aging of the sample is required according to
ISO 10195 (2018) Method A2 (24h, 80°C,
max. 10%rH, usage of a non- ventilated oven)

HEAVY METALS TOTAL CONTENT
Cadmium (Cd)7440-43-9

All materials except Leather:
DIN EN 16711-1:2016< 40 mg/kg

Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-2:2019
Lead (Pb)7439-92-1

Non-metal: CPSC-CH-E1002-08.3 Metal:
CPSC-CH-E1001-08.3
Lead in paint and surface coatings: CPSC-CHE1003-09.1

Mercury (Hg)7439-97-6

All materials except Leather:
DIN EN 16711-1:2016< 0.5 mg/kg

Arsenic (As)7440-38-2

Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-2:2019< 100 mg/kg

22< 90 mg/kg

Heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury may befound in pigments and dyes, metal alloys and coating, and in the PVC
stabilization process.
Cadmium may be found in low quality dyes. Arsenic, cadmium, lead,and mercury may be found in pigments, but have largely been phased
out. Metal alloys and coatings may contain arsenic, cadmium, andlead.
PVC stabilization may be accomplished with the use of cadmium or
lead.

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Nickel release
EN 1811: 2011 + A1: 2015
andAbrasion of coated items
EN 12472: 2020
Nickel

7440-02-0

Release (metal parts):
Prolonged skin contact:
0.5 μg/cm2/week
Pierced part:0.2 μg/cm2/week

Release (eyewear frames):

Nickel and its compounds can be used for plating alloys andimproving corrosion-resistance and hardness of alloys.
They can also occur as impurities in pigments and alloys.

Eyewear frames: 0.5 μg/cm2/week

EN 16128:2015

MONOMERS

Styrene, Free

Vinyl Chloride

100-42-5

75-01-4

Extraction in Methanol
GC/MS, sonication at 60 degrees C for 60
minutes< 30 mg/kg

EN ISO 6401:2008< 1 mg/kg

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Styrene is a precursor for polymerization and may be present invarious Styrene copolymers like plastic buttons.
Free styrene is restricted, not total styrene.

Vinyl Chloride is a precursor for polymerization and may be present
in various PVC materials like prints, coatings, flip flops, andsynthetic leather.

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EN ISO 19577:2019 with LC/MS/MS
verification if positive< 0.5 mg/kg

Can be formed as by-product in the production of rubber.

N-NITROSAMINES
N-Nitrosodibutylamine (NDBA)

924-16-3

N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA)

55-18-5

N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)

62-75-9

N-Nitrosodipropylamine (NDPA)

621-64-7

N-Nitrosomorpholine (NMOR)

59-89-2

N-Nitroso-N-ethyl-N-phenylamine (NEPhA)

612-64-6

N-Nitroso-N-methyl-N-phenylamine (NMPhA)

614-00-6

N-Nitroso-piperidine (NPIP)

100-75-4

N-Nitroso-pyrrolidine (NPYR)

930-55-2

ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS
Tributyltin (TBT)

Various

Triphenyltin (TPhT)

Various

Dibutyltin (DBT)

Various

Dioctyltin (DOT)

Various

Monobutyltin (MBT)

VariousTricyclohexyltin (TCyHT)

Various

Trioctyltin (TOT)

Various

Tripropyltin (TPT)

Various

Trimethyltin (TMT)

Various< 0.5 mg/kg
Class of chemicals combining tin and organics such as butyl andphenyl groups.

All materials:
CEN ISO/TS 16179:2012 or EN ISO 227441:2020< 1 mg/kg each

Organotins are predominantly found in the environment as
antifoulants in marine paints, but they can also be used as biocides(e.g., antibacterials), catalysts in plastic and glue production, and heatstabilizers in plastics/rubber.
In textiles and apparel, organotins are associated with plastics/rubber,inks, paints, metallic glitter, polyurethane products and heat transfer
material.

OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES​Prohibited from use.
Various

Various​GC-MS // Headspace< 5 mg/kg

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Ozone-depleting substances have been used as a foaming agent in
PU foams as well as a dry-cleaning agent.

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PER-AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS)5 (SEE APPENDIX A FOR INDIVIDUAL SUBSTANCES)​E N 14582:2016 or
ASTM D7359:2018

100 mg/kg by 2023
50 mg/kg by2027

All PFAS as measured by total organic fluorine

Various

Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and related substances6

Various< 1 µg/m2 total

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and its salts

Various< 25 ppb total

PFOA-related substances

Various< 1000 ppb total

Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid (PFHxS) and its salts

VariousAll materials:
EN ISO 23702-1 or
EN 17681-1:2022 & 17681-2:2022< 25 ppb total

PFHxS-related substances

Various< 1000 ppb total

C9-C14 Perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) and their salts

Various< 25 ppb total

C9-C14 PFCA-related substances

Various< 260 ppb total

Other Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylic Acids (PFCAs)

Various

No limit defined

PFAS may be used in commercial water-, oil-, and stain-repellent
agents as well as in breathable membranes that remove moisture,e.g.,
PTFE.
Regulations around the world ban the use of PFAS in apparel andfootwear, with partial or full exemptions for personal protective
equipment and outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions.
Refer to Appendix A for a list of PFAS substances and CAS Numbers
for which testing can be conducted to indicate whether PFAS
chemistry is present above restricted levels due to intended use orunintended contamination.

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On February 7, 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced its proposed restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), a unique family of approximately 10,000
substances which are very persistent in the environment. The restriction proposal was prepared by Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden and is intended to protect human health and the environment.
According to the proposal, PFASs means substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated methyl (CF3-) or methylene (-CF2-) carbon atom, without any H/Cl/Br/I attached to it.
PFASs are a broad group of substances that include non-polymeric PFASs, such as perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids, perfluorocarbons, perfluoroalkane sulfonic acids and trifluoromethyl substituted substances as well as polymeric PFASs
like fluoropolymers, perfluoropolyethers and side-chain fluorinated polymers.
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An EU draft has been proposed to the EU competent authorities for POP to amend Annex I of POP regulation. This includes, but is not limited to, the following amendment regarding Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and its derivatives(PFOS):
Removal of the limit for coated materials (1µg/m²)
The new limit value applicable would be 1 mg/kg

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All materials:
ISO 15913/DIN 38407 F2 or
EPA 8081/EPA 8151A or BVL L 00.0034:2010-09

Forbidden

May be found in natural fibers, primarily cotton.

PESTICIDES AGRICULTURAL (SEE APPENDIX B FOR INDIVIDUAL SUBSTANCES)

See Appendix B for the complete list

VariousPHTHALATES
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)

117-81-7

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)

84-74-2Butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP)

85-68-7

Di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

84-69-5

Di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP)

28553-12-0
68515-48-0

Esters of ortho-phthalic acid (Phthalates) are a class of organic
compound commonly added to plastics to increase flexibility.
They are sometimes used to facilitate the molding of plastic bydecreasing its melting temperature.

Sample preparation for all materials: CPSCCH-C1001-09.4
Measurement:

Di-“isodecyl” phthalate (DIDP)

26761-40-0
68515-49-1

Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP)

117-84-0

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl
esters, C7-rich (DIHP)

71888-89-6

Di-isopentylphthalate (DIPP)

605-50-5

Di-n-pentyl phthalate (DPP)

131-18-0

Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate (DMEP)

117-82-8Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP)

84-75-3< 500 mg/kg each
Textiles:
GC/MS, EN ISO 14389:2014(7.1 Calculation based on weight of print
only; 7.2 Calculation based on weight of print
and textile if print cannot be removed).
All materials except textiles: GC/MS

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The sum of all Phthalates< 1000 mg/kg

Phthalates can be found in:• Flexible plastic components (e.g., PVC)
• Print pastes• Adhesives• Plastic buttons• Plastic sleevings• Polymeric coatings
Listed here are all legally restricted phthalates as well as thoseincluded on the REACH substances of very high concern (SVHC)
candidate list at the time of publication. Suppliers should assume that
the RSL includes all phthalates on the SVHC list—whether itemized
here or not— since the list is updated frequently.

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CHEMICAL SUBSTANCECAS NUMBERTEST METHODG-STAR RESTRICTED LIMITRELEVANCE OF RESTRICTIONPHTHALATES CONTINUED​1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid Dipentyl ester, branched andlinear84777-06-0

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear
alkyl esters (DHNUP)

68515-42-4

N-pentyl-isopentyl phthalate (NPIPP)

776297- 69-9
Esters of ortho-phthalic acid (Phthalates) are a class of organic
compound commonly added to plastics to increase flexibility.

Di-cyclohexylphthalate (DCHP)

Di-hexylphthalate, branched and linear (DHxP)

84-61-7

68515-50-4

They are sometimes used to facilitate the molding of plastic bydecreasing its melting temperature.

Sample preparation for all materials: CPSCCH-C1001-09.4
Measurement:< 500 mg/kg each

1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-10-alkyl esters; 1,2benzenedicarboxylic acid, mixed decyl and hexyl and octyl
diesters with ≥ 0.3% of dihexyl phthalate (EC No. 201-5595)

68515-51-5
68648-93-1

Di-iso-hexylphthalate (DIHxP)

71850-09-4

Textiles:
GC/MS, EN ISO 14389:2014(7.1 Calculation based on weight of print
only; 7.2 Calculation based on weight of print
and textile if print cannot be removed).
All materials except textiles: GC/MS

Di-n-propylphthalate (DPrP)

131-16-8

Diethyl phthalate (DEP)

84-66-2

Dimethyl phthalate (DMP)

131-11-3

Di-iso-octyl phthalate (DIOP)

27554-26-3

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The sum of all Phthalates< 1000 mg/kg

Phthalates can be found in:• Flexible plastic components (e.g., PVC)
• Print pastes• Adhesives• Plastic buttons• Plastic sleevings• Polymeric coatings
Listed here are all legally restricted phthalates as well as thoseincluded on the REACH substances of very high concern (SVHC)
candidate list at the time of publication. Suppliers should assume that
the RSL includes all phthalates on the SVHC list—whether itemized
here or not— since the list is updated frequently.

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1 mg/kg each

PAHs are natural components of crude oil and are common residues
from oil refining.

POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAH’S)
Benzo(a)pyrene [BaP]

50-32-8

Benzo(a)anthracene

56-55-3

Chrysene

218-01-9

Benzo(b)fluoranthene205-99-2

Benzo(k)fluoranthene

207-08-9

Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene

53-70-3

Benzo(e)pyrene

192-97-2

Benzo(j)fluoranthene205-82-3

Acenaphthene83-32-9

Acenaphthylene

208-96-8

Antracene120-12-7

Benzo(g,h,i)perylene

191-24-2

Fluoranthene

206-44-0

Fluorene

86-73-7

Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene

193-39-5

Naphthalene4

91-20-3

Phenanthrene

85-01-8

Pyrene129-00-0

PAHs have a characteristic smell similar to thatof car tires or asphalt.
Oil residues containing PAHs are added to rubber and plastics as asoftener or extender and may be found in rubber, plastics, lacquersand coatings.
AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK ​or
EN 17132 or
ISO 16190

PAHs are often found in the outsoles of footwear and in printing
pastes for screen prints.
PAHs can be present as impurities in Carbon Black. They also may beformed from thermal decomposition of recycled materials during
reprocessing
No individual restriction
Total: < 10 mg/kg

4Naphthalene: Dispersing agents for textile dyes may contain highresidual naphthalene concentrations due to the use of low-quality
Naphthalene derivatives (e.g., poor- quality Naphthalene Sulphonate
Formaldehyde condensation products).

QUINOLINE
Found as an impurity in polyester and some dyestuffs.
Quinoline

91-22-5

All materials: DIN 54231:2022 with methanol
extraction at 70 degrees C

28< 50 mg/kg

Quinoline can be included with disperse dye testing, as the same
method is used for both.

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CEN/TR 13695-1
Acid digestion with ICP analysis

The sum of concentration levels of
lead, cadmium, mercury andhexavalent chromium present inpackaging or packaging
components shall not exceed 100
mg/kg

Packaging means transportation packaging as well as productpackaging, i.e., any material used for the containment, protection,
handling, delivery, and presentation of finished goods (article).

RESTRICTION ON PACKAGING
Cadmium (Cd)
Lead (Pb)
Chromium (Cr6+) - hexavalent
Mercury (Hg)
Various7< 1.0%
1 January 2025 onwards< 0.1% and <1 mg/kg MOAH
compounds containing 3 to 7
aromatic rings)

MOAH consisting of 1 to 7 aromatic rings
GC-FID/MS

7< 0.1% (< 1000 mg/kg)

MOSH consisting of 16 to 35 carbon atoms​Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)​128-37-0​All materials: ASTM D4275< 25 mg/kg

These mineral oils can be used in printing inks of packaging materials
and recycled paper.
The implementation applies to mineral oils containing substances that
disrupt the recycling of packaging waste paper or restrict the use ofrecycled materials because of the risk of these substances to humanhealth.

​Used as an additive in plastics as an antioxidant to prevent aging. Can
cause phenolic yellowing of textiles.

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Suppliers should inform their contracted packaging and/or printing companies about the MOSH/MOAH restrictions in order that they determine, in consultation with printing ink manufacturers, the permissible printing inks (free of
MOSH/MOAH) within the meaning of the Arrêté du 13 Avril 2022. A declaration of conformity, whilst not yet required, will be required in the future as part of the planned EU Packaging Regulation. As part of the duty of care as amanufacturer, random checks should be carried out on the printing inks used or the printed materials.
SOLVENTS AND RESIDUALSDMFa (N,N Dimethylformamide)

N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)

68-12-2

872-50-4< 500 mg/kg​T extiles: EN 17131:2019
All other materials: ISO 16189:2021

DMAC (N,N-dimethylacetamide)127-19-5

Formamide75-12-7< 1000 mg/kg

DMFa is a solvent used in plastics, rubber, and polyurethane (PU)coating. Water-based PU does not contain DMFa and is therefore
preferable.
Industrial solvent used in production of water-based Polyurethanes
and other polymeric materials. May also be used as a surface
treatment for textiles, resins, and metal-coated plastics, or as a paintstripper.
Solvent used in the production of elastane fibers and sometimes as
substitute for DMFa.

< 200 mg/kg

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CHEMICAL SUBSTANCECAS NUMBERTEST METHODG-STAR RESTRICTED LIMITRELEVANCE OF RESTRICTIONUV ABSORBERS / STABILISERS
2-benzotriazol-2-yl-4,6-di-tert- butylphenol (UV-320)

3846-71-7

2,4-di-tert-butyl-6-(5- chlorobenzotriazol-2-yl)phenol (UV327)

3864-99-1

2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6- ditertpentylphenol (UV-328)

25973-55-1

2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(tert-butyl)-6-(sec-butyl)phenol(UV-350)36437-37-3

VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCs)
Benzene​ISO 24040 with extraction in THF,
analysis by GC/MS

PU foam materials such as opencell foams for padding.
< 1000 mg/kg each
Used as UV-absorbers for plastics (PVC, PET, PC, PA, ABS, andother polymers), rubber, polyurethane.

71-43-2< 1 mg/kg

Pentachloroethane76-01-7< 1 mg/kg

1,1,1,2- Tetrachloroethane630-20-6< 1 mg/kg

1,1,2,2- Tetrachloroethane

79-34-5< 1 mg/kg

1,1,1- Trichloroethane

71-55-6< 1 mg/kg

1,1,2- Trichloroethane79-00-5< 1 mg/kg

Toluene108-88-3< 10 mg/kg

Carbon Disulfide

75-15-0< 10 mg/kg

1,2-Dichloroethane

107-06-2< 10 mg/kg

1,1-Dichloroethylene

75-35-4< 10 mg/kg

Ethylbenzene

100-41-4

Xylene1330-20-7

For general VOC screening: GC/MS
headspace 45 minutes at 120 degrees C< 20 mg/kg< 30 mg/kg

Orthoxylene

95-47-6< 30 mg/kg

Metaxylene

108-38-3< 30 mg/kg

Paraxylene

106-42-3< 30 mg/kg

Cyclohexanone

108-94-1< 50 mg/kg​2-Butanone (MEK)

78-93-3< 50 mg/kg

Tetrachloroethylene (PERC)

127-18-4< 50 mg/kg

Trichloroethylene

79-01-6< 50 mg/kg

Phenol108-95-2< 100 mg/kg

Carbon Tetrachloride

56-23-5< 500 mg/kg​T richloromethane (Chloroform)

67-66-3< 500 mg/kg

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These VOCs should not be used in textile auxiliary chemical
preparations.
They are associated with solvent- based processes such as solventbased polyurethane coatings and glues/adhesives.
They should not be used for any kind of facility cleaning or spot
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NUMBERCAS
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NUMBER

APPENDIX A. PER-AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS)*PFOS and Related Substances

PFOA and Its Salts

PFHxS and its Salts

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)

1763-23-1

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)

335-67-1

Perfluorohexane Sulfonic acid (PFHxS)

355-46-4

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, potassium salt (PFOS-K)

2795-39-3

Sodium perfluorooctanoate (PFOA-Na)

335-95-5

Perfluorohexane Sulfonic acid, potassium salt (PFHxS-K)

3871-99-6

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, lithium salt (PFOS-Li)

29457-72-5

Potassium perfluorooctanoate (PFOA-K)

2395-00-8

Perfluorohexane Sulfonic acid, lithium salt (PFHxS-Li)

55120-77-9

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, ammonium salt (PFOS-NH4)

29081-56-9

Silver perfluorooctanoate (PFOA-Ag)

335-93-3

Perfluorohexane Sulfonic acid, ammonium salt (PFHxS-NH4)

68259-08-5

Perfluorooctane sulfonate diethanolamine salt (PFOSNH(OH)2)

70225-14-8

Perfluorooctanoyl fluoride (PFOA-F)

335-66-0

Perfluorohexane Sulfonic acid, sodium salt (PFHxS-Na)

82382-12-5

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, tetraethylammonium salt (PFOSN(C2H5)4)

56773-42-3

Ammonium pentadecafluorooctanoate (APFO)

3825-26-1

PFHxS-related Substances

Didecyldimethyl ammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOSN(C10H21)2(CH3)2)

251099-16-8 PFOA-related Substances

N-Ethylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamide (N-Et-FOSA)

4151-50-2

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)

39108-34-4 Perfluorohexane sulfonamide (PFHxSA)

N-Methylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamide (N-Me-FOSA)

31506-32-8

Methyl perfluorooctanoate (Me-PFOA)

376-27-2

2-(N-Ethylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamido)-ethanol (N-EtFOSE)

1691-99-2

Ethyl perfluorooctanoate (Et-PFOA)

3108-24-52-(N-Methylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamido)-ethanol (N-MeFOSE)

24448-09-7

2-Perfluorooctylethanol (8:2 FTOH)

678-39-7

N-Methylperfluoro-1-hexanesulfonamide (N-Me-FHxSA)

68259-15-4
41997-13-1*NOTE: This list is a subset of PFAS and is not exhaustive.
Perfluoro-1-octanesulfonyl fluoride (POSF)

307-35-7

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyl acrylate (8:2 FTA)

27905-45-9

Perfluorooctane sulfonamide (PFOSA)

754-91-6

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyl methacrylate (8:2 FTMA)

1996-88-9

2H,2H-Perfluorodecanoic acid (H2PFDA)

27854-31-5

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NUMBERCAS
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NUMBER

APPENDIX A. PER-AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS)* CONTINUED
C9 – C14 PFCAs and Their Salts

Perfluorotetradecanoic Acid (PFTeDA, C14-PFCA)

Perfluoro-3-7-dimethyloctanecarboxylate (PF-3,7-DMOA)

C9 – C14 PFCA-related Substances

376-06-7

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorododecyl acrylate (10:2 FTA)

172155-07-6 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorododecyl methacrylate (10:2 FTMA)

Other Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylic Acids (PFCAs)

17741-60-5 Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA, C6-PFCA)

307-24-4

2144-54-9

Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA, C9-PFCA)

375-95-1

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorododecanol (10:2 FTOH)

865-86-1

Perfluorodecanoic Acid (PFDA, C10-PFCA)

335-76-2

2H,2H,3H,3H-Perufloroundecanoic acid (H4PFUnA)

34598-33-9

Perfluoroundecanoic Acid (PFUnA, C11-PFCA)

2058-94-8

Perfluorocylethanol 8:2 (8:2 FTOH)

678-39-7*NOTE: This list is a subset of PFAS and is not exhaustive.

Perfluorododecanoic Acid (PFDoA, C12-PFCA)

307-55-1

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorotetradecan-1-ol (12:2 FTOH)

39239-77-5

Perfluorotridecanoic Acid (PFTrDA, C13-PFCA)

72629-94-8

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorododecanesulphonic acid (10:2 FTS)

120226-60-0

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorododecyl iodide (10:2 FTI)

2043-54-1

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorotetradecyl iodide (12:2 FTI)

30046-31-2

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NUMBERSUBSTANCECAS
SUBSTANCENUMBERCAS
NUMBER

APPENDIX B. PESTICIDES AND HERBICIDES, AGRICULTURAL
2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid, its salts andcompounds; 2,4,5-TP

93-72-1

Dichlofluanide

1085-98-9

Kelevane

4234-79-1

2,4,5-T

93-76-5

Dichlorprop

120-36-5

Kepone143-50-0

2,4-D

94-75-7

Dicofol

115-32-2

Lindane58-89-9AldrineAzinophosmethyl309-00-2

Dicrotophos

141-66-2

Malathione

121-75-5

86-50-0

Dieldrine

60-57-1

MCPA

94-74-6

Azinophosethyl2642-71-9

Dimethoate

60-51-5

MCPB

94-81-5

Bromophos-ethyl4824-78-6

Dinoseb, Salts and Acetate

88-85-7

Mecoprop93-65-2

Captafol.2425-06-1

DTTB (4, 6-Dichloro-7 (2,4,5-trichloro- phenoxy) -2Trifluoro methyl benz imidazole)

63405-99-2 Metamidophos

Carbaryl

63-25-2

Endosulfan

115-29-7

Methoxychlor

72-43-5

Chlorbenzilat

510-15-6

Endosulfan, α-959-98-8

Mirex

2385-85-5

Chlordane

57-74-9

Endosulfan, β-33213-65-9 Monocrotophos

Chlordimeform

6164-98-3

Endrine

Chlorfenvinphos

470-90-6

Chlorthalonil

1897-45-6

Coumaphos

56-72-4

Cyfluthrin

68359-37-5

Fenvalerate

Cyhalothrin

91465-08-6

Halogenated naphthalenes, including polychlorinatednaphthalenes (PCNs)

Various

Profenophos

41198-08-7

Cypermethrin

52315-07-8

Heptachlor

76-44-8

Quinalphos

13593-03-8

S,S,S-Tributyl phosphorotrithioate (Tribufos)6923-22-4

Parathion-methyl298-00-0

Esfenvalerate

66230-04-4 Pentachloroanisole

1825-21-4

Ethylendibromid106-93-4

Phosdrin/Mevinphos

7786-34-7

Ethylparathione; Parathion

56-38-2

Perthane

72-56-051630-58-1 Propethamphos

31218-83-4

Heptachlorepoxide1024-57-3

Quintozene

82-68-852918-63-5

a-Hexachlorcyclohexane with & without Lindane319-84-6

Strobane

8001-50-1

DDD

53-19-0
72-54-8b-Hexachlorcyclohexane with & without Lindane319-85-7

TelodrinE

297-78-9

DDE

3424-82-6
72-55-9g-Hexachlorcyclohexane with & without Lindane319-86-8

Toxaphene

8001-35-2

DDT

50-29-3
789-02-6

Hexachlorobenzene

118-74-1

Tolylfluanide

731-27-1

Diazinon

333-41-5

Isodrine

465-73-6

Trifluralin

1582-09-8​Polychlorinated naphthalenes​70776-03-3

Deltamethrin

78-48-8

72-20-810265-92-6

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For suppliers that are doing wet processing or tanning in the EU the requirements of the Authorisation list must be met.

The full list of Substances Subject to Authorization can be found here-

https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table
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substances and articles will be assessed on their risks for health and environmental aspects.

All G-Star Suppliers and Sources shall visit the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website (www.echa.europa.eu) regularly and comply with the published obligations and guidance regarding chemicals and consumer articles.

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CHEMICAL GROUP (RSL)

CHANGE LOG MAJOR CHANGES FROM RSL 3.0 TO RSL 4.0

ACETEPHENONE AND 2-PHENYL-2-PROPANOL

Updated the limit to 50 mg/kg each

ACEDIC AND ALKALINE SUBSTANES (pH)

​Added pH range of 3.5 – 7.0 for non-chrome-tanned leather

ALKYLPHENOLS (AP) AND ALKYLPHENOL ETHOXYLATES (APEO)No changes

ASBESTOSNo changes

AZO AMINES AND ARYLAMINE SALTS​Updated method EN ISO 17234-1 for leather from 2015 to 2020 version

BIOCIDES

Added Preservatives as subgroup

BISPHENOLS

Added Bisphenol B (BPB)

CHLORINATED PARAFFINSNo changes

CHLOROPHENOLS

No changes

CHLORINATED BENZENES AND TOLUENESNo changes

DISPERSE DYES WHICH ARE CLASSIFIED TO BE ALLERGENIC​Updated method to DIN 54231:2022

DYES WHICH ARE CLASSIFIED TO BE CARCINOGENIC​Updated method to DIN 54231:2022​DYESTUFFS CARCINOGENIC AND WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS​Updated method to DIN 54231:2022

FLAME RETARDANTS

No changes

FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES

Added new category

FORMALDEHYDE

No changes

HEAVY METALS EXTRACTABLE

Updated test method for CRVIHEAVY METALS TOTAL CONTENT

No changes

HEAVY METALS RELEASABLE NICKELNo changes

MONOMERS

Updated the limit of Styrene

N-NITROSAMINES

Updated test method

OTHER CHEMICAL RESIDUES

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CHANGE LOG MAJOR CHANGES FROM RSL 3.0 TO RSL 4.0

ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDSNo changes

OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

Added new category

PER-AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS)

Added restriction on total organic fluorine with method EN 14582:2016 or ASTM D7359:2018 based on
new legislation in California.
Added methods EN 17681-1:2022 and EN 17681-2:2022 for testing specific substances.
Added new restrictions on PFAS subgroups: PFHxS and its salts and related substances as well as C9 C14 PFCAs and their salts and related substances.

PESTICIDESNo changes

PHTHALATESNo changes

POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAHs)​Added methods EN 17132 and EN 16190.

QUINOLINE

Made a separate group for Quinoline and moved it from Other Chemical Residues

RESTRICTION ON PACKAGING

Added MOSH/MOAH restrictions
Added Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)

SOLVENTS AND RESIDUALSNo changes

UV ABSORBERS / STABILISERS

Updated test method​VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCs)

No changes

INTRODUCTION

No changes

SUPPLIER RESPONSIBILITY

No changes

DEFINITION OF MATERIAL TYPE

Updated with new materials

RISK MATRIX APPAREL & FOOTWEAR

Updated according to new RSL

RISK MATRIX PACKAGING

Added Matrix

APPENDICES

Updated Appendix A: PER-AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS)REACH CANDIDATE LISTNo changes

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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