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H&M GROUP CHEMICAL RESTRICTIONS 2018
RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (RSL)
Food Contact Products
Global Product Compliance Department Valid for all brands in the H&M Group.
H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products Valid for all brands in H&M group Contents General .....................................................................................................................................................3 Commitment ............................................................................................................................................4 Examples...................................................................................................................................................5 More Information and Guidelines ............................................................................................................6 Definitions ................................................................................................................................................6 Abbreviations ...........................................................................................................................................6 Requirements – all Food Contact Materials .............................................................................................7 Ceramic, Glass & Enamel ..........................................................................................................................9 Concrete, Marble & Soapstone ............................................................................................................. 16 Metals and Alloys .................................................................................................................................. 16 Stainless steel ........................................................................................................................................ 20 Paper & Board ....................................................................................................................................... 22 Paper Napkins........................................................................................................................................ 26 Wood & natural fiber ............................................................................................................................ 27 Textile products (natural and synthetic fibers) ..................................................................................... 28 Adjuvant, Processing Aids and Coatings................................................................................................ 29 Paints and Coatings ............................................................................................................................... 30 Plastic .................................................................................................................................................... 31 Rubber ................................................................................................................................................... 39 Silicone .................................................................................................................................................. 42 Appendix: Restricted substances with CAS no ...................................................................................... 43 Global Product Compliance Department 2(48) January 2018
H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products Valid for all brands in H&M group General H&M has with concern for the health of customers as well as for the environment and working conditions, established H&M group Chemical Restrictions for all products. H&M group Chemical Restrictions consist of several parts with regard to product types; this document concerns Chemical Restrictions for Food Contact Products. Each limit in H&M group Chemical Restrictions is valid for homogeneous parts of the concerned product if not otherwise stated. Test methods are specified in relevant part in document. In case of undated test method, the latest version is valid. Individual restricted substances with CAS no are specified in Appendix. If a product is sold in a packaging, it must also comply with H&M group Chemical Restrictions Packaging. In addition to this part of the H&M group Chemical Restrictions, production of Food Contact Products must also fulfill H&M group Chemical Restrictions regarding the Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL). These documents are to be found on the Supplier Portal as well as on www.hm.com/chemical-restrictions. The official and valid version of this document is in English. Any translation of the document is prepared for reference only. H&M accepts no liability for any mistakes done in the translation. Global Product Compliance Department 3(48) January 2018
H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Commitment
By accepting H&M Standard Purchase Conditions, the Supplier commits to comply with H&M group Chemical
Restrictions. It is the Supplier’s responsibility to assure compliance with H&M group Chemical Restrictions and
to inform all their upstream suppliers and subcontractors about the content of H&M group Chemical
Restrictions.
By accepting H&M Standard Purchase Conditions, each Supplier acknowledges that H&M reserves the right to:
➢ Inspect and test any product, any part of production and/or packaging, by any listed or appropriate
method, at any time or at any stage of production.
➢ Cancel the Order, or, if the products are already delivered, return the products to the Supplier if the
product, production and/or packaging do not correspond to the H&M group Chemical Restrictions.
➢ Hold the Supplier responsible for any damage caused by the ordered product if the product,
production and/or packaging do not correspond to the H&M group Chemical Restrictions.
➢ Receive the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all substances and preparations (dyes, colorants, solvents,
chemicals etc.) used in the production of a specific Order.
In the case of contradictory test results, H&M test results will prevail.
Global Product Compliance Department 4(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Examples
All details on your product must comply with H&M Chemical Restrictions, see example below. The examples do
not claim to be complete.
Food Contact Products
• Food contact materials are materials
that are intended to be in contact
with food or can reasonably be
expected to be brought into contact
with food. Food contact products can
be constructed from a variety of
materials like plastics, rubber, paper,
coatings, metal etc. In many cases a
combination is used, for example a
plastic layer, paper, printing and a top
coating.
• All products intended for food contact
(or can reasonably be expected to be
brought into contact with food) such
as cups, plates, napkins, chopping
boards etc. shall follow the
restrictions for each material.
Global Product Compliance Department 5(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
More Information and Guidelines
Requirements on production and documentation for Food Contact Products, for example Good Manufacturing
Practice (GMP), test methods and Declaration of Compliance are specified in H&M Production and
Documentation Requirements for Food Contact Products” 1
Definitions
Concentration Limit The substance must not be present in the product at concentrations above
this limit.
Not Detected The substance must not be present in the finished product at
concentrations above the analytical reporting limit.
Usage ban The substance must not be used in production and it must not be added to
the product.2
Organoleptic Refers to any sensory property of a product, including smell, taste, color
and feel.
Substances defined as Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), very persistent and very
hazardous due to intrinsic bioaccumulative (vPvB), carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction
properties (CMR), endocrine disruptors (ED) or equivalent concern
Abbreviations
CAS no Chemical Abstracts Service number, an identification number for chemicals
in this database.
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
Excl. Excluding
GMP Good Manufacturing Practice
Incl. Including
MRSL Manufacturing Restricted Substances List
PDRF H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Food contact
products
ppm Parts per million, which is the same as mg/kg.
Percentage Percentage is weight by weight, % w/w
REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals
1 Download the document at H&M Group Supplier Portal
2 Impurities at low concentrations of these substances may be accepted only if technically unavoidable due to e.g. raw
materials, formation in the manufacturing process, storage or packaging.
Global Product Compliance Department 6(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
SML Specific Migration Limit in food or in food simulants.
SML(T) Total Specific Migration Limit in food or in food simulants. SML(T) is the
maximum permitted amount of a given substance originating from the
release of several given substances from a material or article into food or
food simulants.
SVHC Substances of Very High Concern
Requirements – all Food Contact Materials
If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance is specified in Appendix.
Requirement/Restricted Limit/Requirement
substance
Europe; All Food Contact products must comply with EU Framework Regulation
Food Contact Products Framework concerning Food Contact Products no 1935/20043 and all regulations,
Regulation directives and amendments under this framework regulation4.
USA; All substances in Food Contact Products must be Generally Recognized As
US legislation for food contact materials Safe (GRAS) and comply with the indirect additive database in Title 21 of
governed by the Food and Drug the U.S Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR) Parts 174, 175, 176, 177 and
Administration (FDA) 178.
China Food contact materials and articles must comply with GB4806.1- 2016
National Standard of Food Safety, General safety requirements of food
contact materials and articles. Additives used shall comply with the
provisions in GB 9685-2016 National Food Safety Standard- Standard for
the use of additives for food contact materials and articles.
South Korea All Food Contact products must comply with South Korean Food Code
Article 7 for standards and specifications for food utensils, containers and
packages.
Japan All Food contact products must comply with the Japanese food safety
regulations, based on Food safety basic law (2003) and Food Sanitation
law (1947). All food contact products must be tested at an official MHLW
registered laboratory5 who will issue certificate of analysis showing
compliance with the Food sanitation law.
Taiwan All Food contact products must comply with the Food Sanitation Act and
Taiwan's Sanitary Standard for Food Utensils, Containers and Packages.
3 Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
4 http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/chemicalsafety/foodcontact/index_en.htm
5 A list of the official MHLW registered laboratories can be found at the following MHLW website:
http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/topics/importedfoods/1-10.html
Global Product Compliance Department 7(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
India All Food contact products must comply with the Food safety and
standards (packaging and labelling), regulations 2011.
Requirement Limit
H&M Production and Documentation Production must follow H&M PDRF which includes requirements for good
Requirements for Food Contact manufacturing practices (GMP), testing of food contact products, test
products6 (PDRF) methods, documentation and declaration of compliance.
H&M Chemical Restrictions Packaging If a food contact product is sold in a packaging, it must also comply with
H&M Chemical Restrictions Packaging.
SVHC 1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this
document.
Check the ECHA website for the updated list7
Substances defined as hazardous due to 1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this
intrinsic properties as specified in REACH document.
Article 578
Requirement Limit Test method
Sensory properties (smell and/or taste No change in sensory properties Sensory test: DIN 10955 in
of food) (smell and/or taste) of food. Shall be combination with EN-1230-1
controlled with Sensory test. Not and EN-1230-2
worse than Grade 2.5. Sensory analysis: Methods for
assessing modifications to the
flavor of foodstuffs (applicable
to all materials intended to
come into contact with
foodstuffs) ISO 13302
Mold Spores and mycelia of mold not 1. Smell test SNV
detected. 195 651
2. Light microscope
analysis for suspicious
spots
3. Staining with
lactophenol blue
followed by
microscope analysis
Odor Grade 2 – not unpleasant Smell test according to: SNV 195
651
Restricted substance Limit
Polycarbonate (PC) Plastic Usage ban
Polystyrene (PS) Plastic Usage ban
Bisphenol A (BPA) Not detected (0.1 mg/kg) EN 13130:13
Recycled paper Usage ban
Recycled plastic Usage ban
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Usage ban
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) Usage ban
Azo dyes and pigments* Usage ban
Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)* Usage ban
6 Download the document at H&M Group Supplier Portal
7 http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp
8
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02006R1907-20150601&from=EN
Global Product Compliance Department 8(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Ceramic, Glass & Enamel
EU;
Requirement for Ceramic
• ISO 6486-1 (test method; release of lead and cadmium)
• ISO 8391-1 (ceramic cookware, test method; release of lead and cadmium)
Category Restricted substance/Limit
Cadmium (Cd) mg/l Lead (Pb) mg/l
Flatware 0.07 (mg/dm2) 0.8 (mg/dm2)
(depth < 25mm)
Fillable article < 0.2 1.5
1.1 Liter
Fillable article > 0.2 0.75
1.1 Liter
Cups and mugs 0.2 0.5
Cooking ware 0.05 0.5
Storage ware > 3 0.1 0.5
Liter
Drinking Rim 0.2 (mg/article) 2 (mg/article)
Area
Category Restricted substance/Limit
Zinc (Zn) mg/l Antimony (Sb) mg/l Barium (Ba) mg/l
Fillable article < 3 mg* 1 mg* 1 mg*
1.0 Liter
Fillable article > 3 1 1
1.0 Liter
Restricted Limit Test method
substance
Aluminium (Al) 1 mg/kg Simulant: 4% acetic acid. Test conditions: 22°C for 24 hours, 3
Cobalt (Co) 0.02 mg/kg successive migrations and take the 3rd migration results.
Arsenic (As) 0.002 mg/kg
Restricted Limit Test method
substance
Cadmium (Cd) For ceramic glazes, decals and Total digestion and analyze with ICPAES/ICPMS. Using HF if
enamel, maximum contamination silica based pigment is encountered.
level in stains or pigment is 600
ppm (calculated on the raw stain
or pigment before it is mixed into
glaze).
Lead (Pb) For ceramic glazes, decals and Total digestion and analyze with ICPAES/ICPMS. Using HF if
enamel, maximum contamination silica based pigment is encountered.
level in stains or pigment is 600
ppm (calculated on the raw stain
or pigment before it is mixed into
glaze).
*Based on the filled volume
Global Product Compliance Department 9(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
EU;
Requirement for Glass
• ISO 7086-1 (test method)
Category Restricted substance/Limit
Cadmium (Cd) Lead (Pb)
mg/l mg/l
Flatware 0.07 (mg/dm2) 0.8 (mg/dm2)
(depth < 25mm)
Fillable article < 1.1 Liter 0.2 1.5
Fillable article > 1.1 Liter 0.2 0.75
Cups and mugs 0.2 0.5
Cooking ware 0.05 0.5
Storage ware > 3 Liter 0.1 0.5
Drinking Rim Area 0.2 (mg/article) 2 (mg/article)
Restricted substance Limit/Requirement Test method
Aluminium (Al) 1 mg/kg Simulant: 4% acetic acid. Test
Cobalt (Co) 0.02 mg/kg conditions: 22°C for 24 hours, 3
Arsenic (As) 0.002 mg/kg successive migrations and take the 3rd
migration results.
Global migration 8 mg/dm2 or 50 mg/kg Decreto Ministeriale del 21/3/1973,
Capo V – Oggetti di Vetro
EU;
Requirement for Enamel
Restricted Limit Test method
substance
Arsenic (As) 0.001mg/kg Regeling van de Minister van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn van 14
Boron (B) 1 mg/kg maart 2014, kenmerk 328583-117560-VGP, houdende
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01 mg/kg vaststelling van de Warenwetregeling verpakkingen en
Chromium (Cr) 0.1 mg/kg gebruiksartikelen die in contact komen met levensmiddelen
Cobalt (Co) 0.02 mg/kg (Warenwetregeling verpakkingen en gebruiksartikelen)
Mercury (Hg) 0.005 mg/kg
Lithium (Li) 0.6 mg/kg
Lead (Pb) 0.1 mg/kg
Rubidium (Rb) 1 mg/kg
Selenium (Se) 0.01 mg/kg
Strontium (Sr) 1 mg/kg
Category Restricted substance/Limit
Simulant: 4% acetic acid. Test conditions: 22°C for 24 hours, 3 successive migrations and take the
3rd migration results.
Zinc (Zn) mg/l Antimony (Sb) mg/l Barium (Ba) mg/l
Fillable article < 3 mg* 1 mg* 1 mg*
1.0 Liter
Global Product Compliance Department 10(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Fillable article > 3 1 1
1.0 Liter
*Based on filled volume.
US;
Requirements for Ceramic & Enamel
Must comply with CPG Sec. 545.400 for imported and domestic ceramics intended to come into contact
with foodstuffs:
• Cadmium Contamination CPG 7117.06
• Lead Contamination CPG 7117.07
• Lead Contamination CPG 7117.05 (Silver-Plated Hollowware)
• California Proposition 65 lead in ceramic tableware products
Restricted substance/Limit
Category Cadmium (Cd) mg/l Lead (Pb) mg/l
US FDA Prop 65 US FDA Prop 65
Flatware 0.5 1.853 3.0 0.226
(depth < 25mm)
Plates, Saucers – internal depth as measured
from the lowest point to the horizontal plane
passing through the upper rim
Cups/mugs 0.5 0.189 0.5 0.100
Small Hollowware 0.5 0.189 2.0 0.100
(< 1.1 liter)
Large Hollowware 0.25 0.049 1.0 0.100
(≥ 1.1 Liter)
Pitchers
(≥ 1.1 Liter)
Vessels used for juices or other acid beverages
at or below room temperature. 0.5 0.049 0.5 0.100
Creamers, coffeepots, and teapots are not
considered to be pitchers. Depending on
capacity, creamers, coffeepots and teapots will
be considered small or large hollowware
Silver-plated hollowware 0.25 (Large N/A 7.0 N/A
(Adult use) hollowware)
Silver-plated hollowware 0.5 (Small hollowware N/A 0.5 N/A
/Cups/Mugs and
(Infant/child use)
Flatware)
Lip and Rim area of ceramic drinking vessels 0.4 0.4 4.0 0.5
with exterior decorations within 20 mm of the
rim
Exterior decoration / 4.0 mg / 1.0 mg
(Adult use)
Exterior decoration / 2400 / 600
(Infant/child use)
Global Product Compliance Department 11(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Enamel Coatings
Must comply with 21CFR 175.300
US;
Requirements for Glass
Must comply with California Proposition 65 lead and cadmium in glassware products
Restricted substance/Limit
Category Cadmium (Cd) mg/l Lead (Pb) mg/l
US FDA Prop 65 US FDA Prop 65
Lip and Rim area of glass 0.4 800 4.0 200
drinking vessels with exterior
decorations within 20 mm of
the rim
Exterior decoration / 4.0 mg / 1.0 mg
(Adult use)
Exterior decoration / 2400 / 600
(Infant/child use)
China
Requirements for Enamel, Ceramic and Glass
Must comply with China’s mandatory material GB Standards relating to Enamel, Ceramic and
Glass
Migration tests shall comply with the provisions of GB31604.1 and GB 5009.156 unless
otherwise stated in respective material standard.
Requirement Limit/Requirement Material Test
Standard standards
/inspection
method
Enamel ware
Non-cooking ware Cooking ware Storage ware ≥ 3L GB 4806.3-
(mg/dm2) 2016 Food
Safety
Flatware Hollowware Flatware Hollowware National
(mg/dm2) (H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Ceramic ware
Flatware Storage Large Small Cup Cooking GB 4806.4-
(mg/dm2) ware ≥ 3L hollowware hollowware and ware 2016 Food
(mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) mug (mg/L) Safety
(mg/L) National
Lead (Pb) 0.8 0.5 1.0 2.0 0.5 3.0 Standards GB31604.34
- Ceramic
Cadmium 0.07 0.25 0.25 0.30 0.25 0.30 ware GB31604.24
(Cd)
Glass ware
Flatware Storage Large Small Cooking Lip and GB 4806.5-
(mg/dm2) ware ≥ 3L hollowware hollowware ware rim 2016 Food
(mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) Safety
Lead (Pb) 0.8 0.5 0.75 1.5 0.5 4.0 National GB31604.34
Standards
Cadmium 0.07 0.25 0.25 0.5 0.05 0.4 - glassware GB31604.24
(Cd)
South Korea & Japan;
Requirements for Ceramic and Pottery
KR: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Standards and Specifications for Food Utensils, Containers and
Packaging, methods 2-1, 2-2 and 2-9
JP: Japan Specifications and Standards for Food, Food Additives, etc. (1959 MHW Notice No. 370) with
Amendments up to 2010 MHLW Notice No. 336
Restricted substance/Limit
Category Cadmium (Cd) Lead (Pb) Arsenic (As)
mg/l mg/l mg/l
Flatware 0.07 (mg/dm2) 0.8 (mg/dm2) N/A
(depth ≤ 25mm) JP only JP only
Fillable article 0.5 2.0 0.05 (as As2O3)
< 1.1 Liter Limited to pottery
Fillable article 0.25 1.0 0.05 (as As2O3)
1.1 Liter ≤ capacity < 3 Liter Limited to pottery
Storage 0.25 0.5 0.05 (as As2O3)
≥ 3 Liter Limited to pottery
Cooking ware 0.05 (as As2O3)
0.05 0.5
Limited to pottery
Global Product Compliance Department 13(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
South Korea & Japan;
Requirements for Glass
KR: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Standards and Specifications for Food Utensils, Containers and
Packaging, methods 2-1 and 2-2
JP: Japan Specifications and Standards for Food, Food Additives, etc. (1959 MHW Notice No. 370) with
Amendments up to 2010 MHLW Notice No. 336
Restricted substance/Limit
Category Cadmium (Cd) Lead (Pb)
mg/l mg/l
Flatware 0.07 (mg/dm2) 0.8 (mg/dm2)
(depth ≤ 25mm) JP only JP only
Fillable article 0.5 1.5
< 600 ml
Fillable article 0.25 0.75
600 ml ≤ capacity < 3 Liter
Storage 0.25 0.5
≥ 3 Liter
Cooking ware 0.05 0.5
South Korea;
Requirements for Enamel
KR: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Standards and Specifications for Food Utensils, Containers and
Packaging, methods 2-1, 2-2 and 2-9
Restricted substance/Limit
Category Cadmium (Cd) Lead (Pb) Antimony (Sb)
µg/ml µg/ml µg/ml
For samples whose depth is over 2.5 cm when liquid is filled
Other than heat-cooking ware 0.07 0.8 0.1
capacity < 3 Liter
Heat cooking ware capacity < 3 Liter 0.07 0.4 0.1
Restricted substance/Limit
Category Cadmium (Cd) Lead (Pb) Antimony (Sb)
µg/cm2 µg/cm2 µg/ml
For sample whose depth is less than 2.5 cm
Utensils, Samples depth ≥ 2.5
containers and cm, capacity ≥ 3 0.5 1 1
packages of Liter
Global Product Compliance Department 14(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
porcelain Samples Other
enamel depth than
0.7 8 1
< 2.5 cooking
cm ware
Cooking
0.5 1 1
ware
Japan;
Requirements for Enamel
JP: Japan Specifications and Standards for Food, Food Additives, etc. (1959 MHW Notice No. 370) with
Amendments up to 2010 MHLW Notice No. 336
Restricted substance/Limit
Category Cadmium (Cd) Lead (Pb)
µg/cm2 µg/cm2
Enameled Samples depth < 2.5 Other than cooking 0.7 8
cm ware
Cooking ware 0.5 1
Samples Capacity ≥ 3 Liter 0.5 1
depth ≥
Capacity Other than cooking 0.07 0.8
2.5 cm
< 3 Liter ware
Cooking ware 0.07 0.4
Taiwan;
Requirements for Ceramic, Glass & Enamel
Taiwan Sanitation Standard for Food Utensils, Containers and Packages.
Restricted substance/Limit
Category Cadmium (Cd) Lead (Pb)
mg/l mg/l
Flatware 0.17 (mg/dm2) 1.7 (mg/dm2)
(depth ≤ 25mm)
Fillable article 0.5 5
< 1.1 Liter (depth > 25mm)
Fillable article 0.25 2.5
> 1.1 Liter (depth > 25mm)
Global Product Compliance Department 15(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Concrete, Marble & Soapstone
EU;
Restricted Limit Test method
substance
Cadmium (Cd) 0.07 (mg/dm2) Simulant: 4% acetic acid. Test conditions: 22°C for 24 hours, 3
Lead (Pb) 0.8 (mg/dm2) successive migrations and take the 3rd migration results.
Zinc (Zn) 3 mg/l
Antimony (Sb) 1 mg/l
Barium (Ba) 1 mg/l
Aluminium (Al) 1 mg/kg
Cobalt (Co) 0.02 mg/kg
Arsenic (As) 0.002 mg/kg
Metals and Alloys
EU;
Requirements for Metals and Alloys
Restricted substance Limit Test method
Specific migration for metals and alloys components (mg/kg food)
Aluminium (Al) 5
Antimony (Sb) 0.04
Chromium (Cr) 0.1
Cobalt (Co) 0.02
Copper (Cu) 4 Chapter 3, Annex I and II in Council of
Europe Guide on metals and alloys
Iron (Fe) 40
used in food contact materials and
Manganese (Mn) 0.6 articles
Molybdenum (Mo) 0.12
Nickel (Ni) 0.14
Silver (Ag) 0.08
Tin (Sn) 100
Vanadium (V) 0.01
Zinc (Zn) 5
Specific migration for metals as contaminants and impurities (mg/kg food)
Arsenic (As) 0.002
Barium (Ba) 1.2 Chapter 3, Annex I and II in Council of
Beryllium (Be) 0.01 Europe Guide on metals and alloys
used in food contact materials and
Cadmium (Cd) 0.005 articles
Lead (Pb) 0.010
Lithium (Li) 0.048
Mercury (Hg) 0.003
Thallium (Tl) 0.0001
Global Product Compliance Department 16(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Corrosion resistant No visible evidence of blistering, ASTM B117-11 or ISO 9227
peeling, cracking or red corrosion Salt spray test
products
Temperature Resistance Coatings
Chromium VI (Cr6+), Specific migration Not detected (Reporting limit EN 13130 + photometric or IC (ion
0.005mg/extract) chromatography) detection
Chromium III (Cr3+), Specific migration Not detected (Reporting limit EN 13130 + ICP/MS
0.002mg/extract)
Formaldehyde, Specific migration 15 mg/kg EN 13130-23
Lithium (Li), Specific migration 0.5 mg/article EN 13130 + ICP/MS
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Specific 0.005 mg/dm2 EN 13130 + LC
migration
Phenolic substances*, Specific 0.05 mg/dm2 EN 13130 + LC
migration
Primary Aromatic Amines, Specific 0.01 mg/kg EN 13130. Photometric determination
Migration and identification with GC/MS resp.
LC/MS
Polymer Coatings and Varnishes
Must comply with COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into
contact with food and the requirement listed under the plastics section for each plastic material.
China;
Requirements for Metal materials and articles
Migration tests shall comply with the provisions of GB31604.1 and GB 5009.156 unless otherwise stated in
Appendix A in the material standard.
Requirement Limit/Requirement Material standard Test
standards/inspection
method
Raw material 1. Food contact metal, metallic plating, solder GB 4806.9-2016
requirement shall be of good quality and not contaminated Food Safety
with poisonous or hazardous substances, and thus National Standards -
confirmed of their safety and integrity. Metal materials
2. The composition of metal substrate and plating and articles
should meet the claim.
3. Stainless steel food containers and the main
part of tools, machinery and apparatus for food
production and management should be austenitic
stainless steels, austenitic ferritic stainless steels,
ferritic stainless steel; stainless steel tableware
and the main parts of stainless steel drilling and
grinding tools for food production machinery and
apparatus, such as the main part of the
mechanical equipment or martensite stainless
steel can also be made of martensitic stainless
steel materials.
Sensory Extraction solvent should have no smell.
Requirement
Global Product Compliance Department 17(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Extractable As ≤ 0.04 mg/kg Part 2 of GB31604.38-
Heavy Metals 2016or Part 2 of
Contents for GB31604.49
metallic
materials and Cd ≤ 0.02 mg/kg GB31604.24, or Part 2
articles of GB31604.49-2016
Pb ≤ 0.2 mg/kg Part 2 of GB31604.34-
2016or Part 2 of
GB31604.49
South Korea, Japan & Taiwan;
Requirements for Metals and Alloys
Restricted substance Limit Test method
Lead in tin plating used for food contact ≤ 0.1% KR: Ministry of Food and Drug
surface, Material Specification Safety - Standards and
Lead in materials used for food contact ≤ 0.1% Specifications for Food Utensils,
surface, Material Specification Containers and Packaging, methods
2-1 and 2-10.
Antimony in metals used for food contact ≤ 5.0%
surface, Material Specification JP: Japan Specifications and
Standards for Food, Food Additives,
etc. (1959 MHW Notice No. 370)
with Amendments up to 2010
MHLW Notice No. 336
Food contact surface which are made of copper or copper alloy shall be properly treated with tin coating, silver
coating or copper treatments to ensure hygiene and safety
Lead, Migration Specification ≤ 0.4 mg/l KR: Migration of lead, cadmium,
Cadmium, Migration Specification ≤ 0.1 mg/l nickel, chromium VI and arsenic.
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety -
Nickel, Migration Specification ≤ 0.1 mg/l Standards and Specifications for
Chromium VI, Migration Specification ≤ 0.1 mg/l Food Utensils, Containers and
Arsenic, Migration Specification ≤ 0.2 mg/l (as As2O3) Packaging, methods 2-1, 2-2, 2-54,
2-4 and 2-9.
JP: Japan Specifications and
Standards for Food, Food Additives,
etc. (1959 MHW Notice No. 370)
with Amendments up to 2010
MHLW Notice No. 336
Evaporation residue, Migration ≤ 30 mg/l(90 mg/l*) KR: Migration of; evaporation
Specification (n-heptane as leaching solution) residue, formaldehyde, vinyl
chloride, epichlorohydrin, bisphenol
≤ 30 mg/l*
A (including phenol and p-tert-
(other simulants as leaching butylphenol), bisphenol A diglycidyl
solution) ether, bisphenol F diglycidyl ether,
Only for metallic products coated 4,4-methylenedianiline and zinc.
with synthetic resin or rubber Ministry of Food and Drug Safety -
*Limit shall be ≤ 90 mg/l with n- Standards and Specifications for
heptane as leaching solution and Food Utensils, Containers and
Global Product Compliance Department 18(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
paint film on metal is made of Packaging, methods 2-8, 2-27, 2-16,
natural oil as main material and 2-45, 2-35, 2-44, 2-31 and 2-50
containing > 3% zinc oxide. JP: Japan Specifications and
*The chloroform soluble material Standards for Food, Food Additives,
shall be ≤ 30mg/l for the case etc. (1959 MHW Notice No. 370)
when the non-volatile residue is > with Amendments up to 2010
30mg/l when using water as MHLW Notice No. 336
leaching solution Taiwan method: Migration of
Formaldehyde, Migration Specification ≤ 4.0 mg/l Epichlorohydrin. Method of test for
ND (Japan & TW) food utensils, containers and
packages- test of metal cans.
Only for metallic products coated
with synthetic resin or rubber
Vinyl Chloride, Migration Specification Not detected
≤ 0.05 µg/ml
Only for metallic products coated
with synthetic resin or rubber
Epichlorohydrin, Migration Specification ≤ 0.5 mg/l
Only for metallic products coated
with synthetic resin or rubber
Bisphenol A, Migration Specification 0.6 mg/l
Only for metallic products coated
with synthetic resin or rubber
Sum of phenol, bisphenol A and p-tert- ≤ 2.5 mg/l (South Korea)
butylphenol, Migration Specification Only for metallic products coated
with synthetic resin or rubber
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether, Migration ≤ 1.0 mg/l (South Korea)
Specification Only for metallic products coated
(including bisphenol A diglycidyl ether with synthetic resin or rubber
dichloride and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether
dihydrate)
Bisphenol F diglycidyl ether, Migration ≤ 1.0 mg/l (South Korea)
Specification Only for metallic products coated
(including bisphenol F diglycidyl ether with synthetic resin or rubber
dichloride and bisphenol F diglycidyl ether
dehydrate)
4,4-Methylenedianiline, Migration ≤ 0.01 mg/l (South Korea)
Specification Only for metallic products coated
with synthetic resin or rubber
Zinc, Migration Specification ≤ 15 mg/l (South Korea)
Only for metallic products coated
with synthetic resin or rubber
India;
Requirements for Metals and Alloys
Requirement Limit/Requirement
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for IS 21
manufacture of utensils - specification
Global Product Compliance Department 19(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Stainless steel
EU;
Restricted substance Limit Test method
Specific migration for metals and alloys components (mg/kg food)
Aluminium (Al) 5
Antimony (Sb) 0.04 Chapter 3, Annex I and II in Council of Europe Guide on
Chromium (Cr) 0.250 metals and alloys used in food contact materials and
articles.
0.1 mg/kg (Italy)
Cobalt (Co) 0.02
Department of Biological Standardisation, OMCL Network
Copper (Cu) 4 & HealthCare (DBO) Consumer Health Protection
Iron (Fe) 40 RZ/PH/2013-06790L SBA/mfs Strasbourg, 18/11/2013:
Manganese (Mn) 1.8
0.1 mg/kg (Italy) Italy: Specific migration of nickel, chromium and
manganese
Molybdenum (Mo) 0.12
For general use:
Nickel (Ni) 0.14
0.1 mg/kg (Italy) 3% acetic acid (w/v) aqueous solution, 100oC, 30 min. (3
successive migrations and take the 3rd migration results.)
Silver (Ag) 0.08
For cooking, dining and cutting article:
Tin (Sn) 100
3% acetic acid at 70oC for 30 mins on the 3rd contact (3
Vanadium (V) 0.01 successive migrations and take the 3rd migration results.)
Zinc (Zn) 5 For article in contact with water only:
Water at 100oC for 30 mins on the 3rd contact (3
successive migrations and take the 3rd migration results.)
Specification migration for metals as contaminants and impurities (mg/kg food)
Arsenic (As) 0.002 Chapter 3, Annex I and II in Council of Europe Guide on
Barium (Ba) 1.2 metals and alloys used in food contact materials and
articles.
Beryllium (Be) 0.01
Cadmium (Cd) 0.005
Lead (Pb) 0.010
Lithium (Li) 0.048
Mercury (Hg) 0.003
Thallium (Tl) 0.0001
Global migration 8 mg/dm2 or 50 mg/kg Italian decree of Ministry of health of 21/03/1973 and its
(Italy) amendment, Italian decree of Ministry 21/12/2010, No
258
Global Product Compliance Department 20(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
US;
Stainless steel
Requirement Limit/Requirement
Stainless steel grade Stainless steel used in food equipment shall be of a type in the AISI 200 series, AISI
300 series, or AISI 400 series.
However, for series 200 & 400 alloys, corrosion resistance test for 48 hours at 1% salt
spray MAYBE needed which upon requested by FDA or lab.
China;
Stainless steel
Migration tests shall comply with the provisions of GB31604.1 and GB 5009.156 unless otherwise stated in
Annex A in the material standard.
Requirement Limit/Requirement Material standard Test
standards/inspection
method
Raw material 1. Food contact metal, metallic plating, solder GB 4806.9-2016
requirement shall be of good quality and not contaminated Food Safety
with poisonous or hazardous substances, and thus National Standards -
confirmed of their safety and integrity. Metal materials
2. The composition of metal substrate and plating and articles
should meet the claim.
3. Stainless steel food containers and the main
part of tools, machinery and apparatus for food
production and management should be austenitic
stainless steels, austenitic ferritic stainless steels,
ferritic stainless steel; stainless steel tableware
and the main parts of stainless steel drilling and
grinding tools for food production machinery and
apparatus, such as the main part of the
mechanical equipment or martensite stainless
steel can also be made of martensitic stainless
steel materials.
Sensory Extraction solvent should have no smell.
Requirement
Extractable As ≤ 0.04 mg/kg Part 2 of GB31604.38-
Heavy Metals or Part 2 of GB31604.49
Contents for Cd ≤ 0.02 mg/kg GB31604.24 or Part 2 of
stainless steel GB31604.49
materials and
articles
Pb ≤ 0.05 mg/kg Part 2 of GB31604.34-
2016 or Part 2 of
GB31604.49
Cr ≤ 2.0 mg/kg (NA for Martensitic SS) 31604.25, or Part 2 of
GB31604.49-2016
Global Product Compliance Department 21(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Ni ≤ 0.5 mg/kg 31604.33, or Part 2 of
GB31604.49-2016
Stainless steel Meet the specification in QB/T 2174 QB/T 2174
kitchenware
Paper & Board
EU;
Restricted substance Limit Test method
Antimicrobial Substances No release Determination of the transfer
of antimicrobial constituents to
paper and board intended to
come into contact with
foodstuffs. EN 1104
Dyes and colourants No bleeding A value of 5 on the Color fastness (determination
evaluation scale must be of color fastness of dyed paper
reached and board intended to come
into contact with foodstuffs).
DIN EN 646
Fluorescent Whitening Agents (FWAs) No bleeding. A value of 5 on the CEPI guideline, Annex 3, EN 648
evaluation scale must be
reached
Formaldehyde 1 mg/dm2 EN 645, EN 647+ EN 1541
Glyoxal 1.5 mg/dm2 DIN 54603
Articles shall have extractable EN 645, EN 647, ICP/UV-VIS
heavy metal contents comply analysis
with the following
requirements:
• Shall not have
extractable cadmium
exceed 5 µg/g
• Shall not have
Extractable heavy metal contents extractable lead
exceed 10 µg/g
• Shall not have
extractable chromium
(III) exceed 4 µg/dm2
• Shall not have
detectable extractable
Chromium (VI). (0.5
µg/dm2)
4,4’-bis (dimethylamino)-benzophenone CEPI guideline, Annex 3
0.0016 mg/dm2
(Michler’s ketone)
4,4’-bis (diethylamino) benzophenone (DEAB) 0.0016 mg/dm2
Di-isobutyl Phthalate (DIBP), Migration 0.3 ppm
Diisopropylnaphthalene (DIPN) 50 ppm
Di-n-butylphthalate (DBP) 0.05 mg/dm2
Diethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) 0.25 mg/dm2 CEPI guideline, Annex 3
Diisobutylphthalate (DiBP) 0.05 mg/dm2
SUM DBP + DiBP 0.05 mg/dm2
Benzylbutylphthalate (BBP) 5 mg/dm2
Global Product Compliance Department 22(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Diisononylphthalate (DINP) 1.5 mg/dm2
Diisodecylphthalate (DIDP) 1.5 mg/dm2
Benzophenone 0.1 mg/dm2
SUM benzophenone+hydroxyl-benzophenone+4- 0.1 mg/dm2
methylbenzophenone
Bisphenol A 0.1 mg/dm2
Organoleptic properties No change in the composition of EN 1230-1 and -2 in
the food or its organoleptic combination with EN 10955
properties.
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) 0.15 mg/kg BVL B 82.02-08 (modified)
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs*) 0.0016 mg/dm2 CEPI guideline, Annex 3
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) 2 ppm ISO 15318
Primary Aromatic Amines*, Release Not detected (0.02 ppm) EN 645, EN 647 with LC-MS
analysis
US;
Paper & Board
Requirement Limit/Requirement
Paper and paperboard Components in 21 CFR 176
contact with aqueous, fatty and dry foods
Use of Color Additives in Paper and CPG Sec. 500.425
Paperboard Intended for Use with Food
CHINA;
Paper and paperboard
Migration test shall be in accordance with the requirements of GB31604.1 and
GB5009.156 unless otherwise stated in material standard.
Requirement Limit/Requirement Material Test
Standard standards/
inspection
method
Raw material requirement 1.The used food contact paper and paperboard GB 4806.8-2016 Synthetic fibres
material(s) and article(s) should not harmful to Food Safety GB 4806.6
human health in normal and intended National Standards
conditions of use. The fiber materials should be - Paper and
mainly base on plant fiber, any synthetic paperboard
materials used should be listed in GB
4806.6 or relevant notice, and meet the
specification.
2. The wax coating used on paper and
paperboard materials(s) and article(s) should
meet Food Safety National Standards.
Sensory Requirement No peculiar odour
Extraction solvent should be clear and no smell.
Global Product Compliance Department 23(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Lead (Pb) ≤ 3.0 mg/kg Part I of GB
31604.34-2016
or Part I of GB
31604.49-2016
Arsenic (As) ≤ 1.0 mg/kg Part I of GB
31604.38-2016
or Part I of GB
31604.49-2016
Formaldehyde ≤ 1.0 mg/dm2 Prepare water
extraction test
solution
according to
Appendix A,
then conduct
determination
in accordance
with GB
31604.48
(migration test
is not
conducted)
Fluorescing substance – Negative GB 31604.47
254 nm & 365nm
Overall migration test ≤ 10 mg/dm2 GB 31604.8
(Not applicable for food
contact paper and
paperboard coated with
wax)
Potassium permanganate ≤ 40 mg/kg GB 31604.2
titration in Distilled
water (60℃, 2hrs)
Heavy metal (as Pb) ≤ 1 mg/kg GB 31604.9
content in 4 % acetic
acid (60℃, 2hrs)
(Only applicable for food
contact paper and
paperboard which can be in
contact with water or foods
with a free-water on the
surface)
Coliform group (/50 cm2) N.D. GB 14934
Salmonella N.D. GB 14934
(/50 cm2)
Molds count (CFU/g) 50 GB 4789.15
Additive Meet the specification in GB 9685 and relative GB sta
notice.
Global Product Compliance Department 24(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
South Korea;
Paper & Board
Restricted Limit/Requirement Test method
substance/Requirement
Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and 100 mg/kg or less (In total) Ministry of Food and Drug Safety -
Hexavalent Chromium Standards and Specifications for Utensils,
Containers and Packaging for Food Products,
Article 7 (IV), method 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls ≤ 5.0 mg/kg Article 7 (IV) of food contact code, method
(PCBs), Material Specification 2-52.
Arsenic (As), Migration ≤ 0.1 mg/l (as As2O3) Article 7 (IV) of food contact code, methods
Specification 2-9, 2-1, 2-27 and 2-53
Lead (Pb), Migration ≤ 1.0 mg/l Taiwan: methods of test for food utensils,
Specification containers and packages- test of plastic
Formaldehyde, Migration ≤ 4.0 mg/l uncoated paper products
Specification
Fluorescence whitening agent, Negative result
Migration Specification
Taiwan;
Paper & Board
Restricted Limit/Requirement Test method
substance/Requirement
Synthetic coloring agents other than
those listed in the Enforcement
Regulation shall not be used. Taiwan Sanitation Standard for Food
Synthetic coloring agents
Excepting the cases where the colors Utensils, Containers and Packages.
(Colors materials, except
are used in such a way that they will Methods of test for food utensils, containers
transparent materials)
have no possibility of mixing with and packages- test of plastic uncoated paper
foods - Refer to Elution of coloring products
agent
Negative (Direct observation &
Fluorescence substances
dyeing method)
Formaldehyde, Migration
4 ppm
Specification
Heavy metal (as Pb) not more than 1 ppm
Arsenic, Migration Specification not more than 0.1 ppm (as As2O3)
not more than 30 ppm
(Result over 30 ppm, chloroform-
Evaporation residue
soluble extractives shall not more
than 40ppm)
Global Product Compliance Department 25(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Paper Napkins
EU;
Restricted Limit/Requirement Test method
substance/Requirement
Sensory test – Odour and taste Shall not be greater than 2.5 scale EN 1230:1 and EN 1230:2
Articles shall have extractable heavy EN 645, ICP/UV-VIS analysis
metal contents comply with the
following requirements:
• Shall not have extractable
cadmium exceed 5 µg/g
Extractable heavy metal • Shall not have extractable
contents lead exceed 10 µg/g
• Shall not have extractable
chromium (III) exceed 4
µg/dm2
• Shall not have detectable
extractable Chromium (VI).
(0.5 µg/dm2)
Pentachlorophenol content 0.15 mg/kg BVL B 82.02-08 (modified)
Article is prohibited from using Azo EN ISO 14362-1/EN ISO 14362-3
dyes, which are capable of
Azo colourants content
decomposing into one or more
aromatic amines (30 mg/kg)
Formaldehyde 1 mg/dm2 EN 645 + EN 1541
Primary Aromatic Amines*, Not detected (0.02 ppm) EN 645 with LC-MS analysis
Release
Dyes and colourants No bleeding, a value of 5 on the Color fastness. EN 646
evaluation scale must be reached
Global Product Compliance Department 26(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Wood & natural fiber
EU;
Restricted Limit/Requirement Test method
substance/Requirement
Wood
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) 0.5 mg/kg BVL B 82.02-8 (modified)
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 5 ppm ISO 15318
(PCB)*
Formaldehyde, Specific SML(T) 15 ppm EN 13130-23
Migration
Organotin compound Draft ISO/TS 16179 (modified)
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppm Ethanol extraction, derivatisation and
Dioctyltin (DOT) 1 ppm analysis by GC-MS
Sum of other listed organotins 1 ppm
Sum of other not listed tri 1 ppm
substituted organotins
Cork
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) Not detected (0.1mg/kg) BVL B 82.02-8 (modified)
Formaldehyde Specific SML(T) 15 ppm EN 13130-23
Migration
Jute
No odor detected (sacks made EN 767
of woven jute/polyolefin fabric)
Standard specification for jute IJO Standard 98/01
bags used in the packaging of
food
Residual mineral oil Not to exceed 0.15 percent by weight 21 CFR 177.2800
of finished fibers
South Korea;
Wood & natural fiber
Restricted Limit/Requirement Test methods
substance/Requirement
Wood
Arsenic (As), Migration ≤ 0.1 mg/l (as As2O3) Migration of arsenic, lead, sulfur dioxide, o-
Specification phenylphenol, Thiabendazole, Biphenyl and
Lead (Pb), Migration Imazalil from wood. Article 7 (VI) of food
Specification ≤ 1.0 mg/l contact code, methods 2-9, 2-1, 2-55 and 2-
56
Sulfur dioxide, Migration ≤ 12.8 mg/l
Specification
Global Product Compliance Department 27(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
o-Phenylphenol, Migration ≤ 7.3 mg/l
Specification
Thiabendazole, Migration ≤ 1.8 mg/l
Specification
Biphenyl, Migration ≤ 0.9 mg/l
Specification
Imazalil, Migration Specification ≤ 0.6 mg/l
Starch
Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and 100 mg/kg or less (In total) Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Standards
Hexavalent Chromium and Specifications for Utensils, Containers
and Packaging for Food Products, Article 7
(IV), method 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4.
Arsenic (As), Migration ≤ 0.1 mg/l (as As2O3) Migration of arsenic, lead, potassium
Specification permanganate consumption, formaldehyde
Lead (Pb), Migration ≤ 1.0 mg/l and fluorescence whitening agent from
Specification starch. Article 7 (VI) of food contact code,
methods 2-9, 2-1, 2-7, 2-27 and 2-53.
Potassium permanganate ≤ 10.0 mg/l
consumption, Migration
Specification
Formaldehyde, Migration ≤ 4.0 mg/l
Specification
Fluorescence whitening agent, Negative result
Migration Specification
Taiwan;
Wood & natural fiber
Restricted substance/Requirement Limit/Requirement
Wood
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Material Specification ≤ 5.0 mg/kg
Arsenic (As), Migration Specification ≤ 0.1 mg/l (as As2O3)
Lead (Pb), Migration Specification ≤ 1.0 mg/l
Formaldehyde, Migration Specification Not detected
Evaporation residue ≤ 30 ppm
Textile products (natural and synthetic fibers)
EU;
Restricted Limit/Requirement Test method
substance/Requirement
Azo Dyes & Pigments* 10 mg/kg per listed amine EN ISO 14362-1
Formaldehyde 16 mg/kg ISO 14184-1
Pentachlorophenol content 0.5 mg/kg § 64 LFGB B 82.02-8:2001 modified
Colorfastness to foodstuff No visible color migration to EN 646:2006
foodstuff. A value of 5 on the
evaluation scale must be
reached.
Global Product Compliance Department 28(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products Valid for all brands in H&M group Adjuvant, Processing Aids and Coatings US; Restricted Limit/Requirement substance/Requirement Indirect food additives; Adjuvants, 21 CFR 178 production aids and sanitizers Indirect food additives; Adhesives 21 CFR 175 and components of coatings Global Product Compliance Department 29(48) January 2018
H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Paints and Coatings
China;
Paints and Coatings applicable for all materials except paper paints and
coatings
Migration test shall be implemented according to requirements of GB 31604.1 and
GB5009.156
Requirement Requirement/Limit Material Test standard
standard /inspection
method
Raw material requirement The used resin should be listed in GB 4806.10-2016
appendix A in GB 4806.10 or Food Safety
relevant notice, and meet the National Standards -
specification. Painting and
Sensory Requirement The extraction solvent should be coating
colorless, no smell
and no sediment.
Overall migration test - distilled ≤10 mg/dm2 or 60 mg/kg GB 31604.8
water, 10%
ethanol, 20% ethanol, 50%
ethanol, 95%
ethanol, vegetable oil or its
substitute
Potassium permanganate ≤10 mg/kg GB 31604.2
titration in Distilled
water (60℃, 2h or boiling 0.5h
and then place for 24 hours at
room temperature - cookware)
Heavy metal (as Pb) content in ≤1 mg/kg GB 31604.9
4％ acetic acid (60℃, 2h or
boiling 0.5h and then place for
24 hours at room temperature
- cookware)
Other requirement Specific migration limit and other GB 4806.10
restrictions should
meet the specification in GB 4806.10-
2016 appendix A
and relative notice.
Additive Meet the specification in GB 9685
and relative notice.
Global Product Compliance Department 30(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Plastic
EU;
All Plastic
The final product must comply with the composition requirements applicable in accordance with Regulation (EU) No
10/2011 and its Amendments.
The final product must comply with the specific migration limit(s) as contained in Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and its
Amendments.
Restricted substance Limit Test method
PAH*, Content 0.2 ppm ISO 18287
0.2 to 10 ppm9:
Test specific AfPS GS 2014:01
migration PAH.10
PAH*, Specific Migration 10 µg/kg EN 13130+GC/MS
Acetal Resins/Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Boron (B) 0.008% Total metal content by microwave
digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and
determination with ICP/MS
Zinc (Zn) 1% Total metal content by microwave
digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and
determination with ICP/MS
Formaldehyde, Specific Migration 3 ppm (Aqueous simulants only) EN 13130-23
Acryl Resins
Volatile Organic matter (VOM) 0.5% Gravimetric Method (90oC, 24 hours)
Peroxide Not detected Ph. Eur. Method 2.5.5
Melamine resins
Formaldehyde 15 mg/kg EN 13130-23
Melamine 2.5 mg/kg EN 13130-1:2004
Apart from complying with EU Regulation 10/2011, including its amendments Melamine resins must also comply with
EU Regulation 284/2011.
Polyamide (PA) e.g. Nylon
Caprolactam 15 mg/kg EN 13130-1:2004
Apart from complying with EU Regulation 10/2011, including its amendments Polyamide resins must also comply with
EU Regulation 284/2011.
Polyethylene (PE)
Chromium (Cr) 10 ppm Total metal content by microwave
Vanadium (V) 20 ppm digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and
Zirconium (Zr) 100 ppm determination with ICP/MS
Hafnium (Hf) 100 ppm
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Lead (Pb), total 40 ppm as PbO Total metal content by microwave
Zinc (Zn), total 80 ppm digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and
determination with ICP/MS
Antimony 350 ppm
Polypropylene (PP)
Chromium (Cr) 10 ppm
Vanadium (V) 20 ppm
9 Fail test result if PAH content is > 10 ppm
10 Compliant test result if specific migration result ≤ 5 µg/kg
Global Product Compliance Department 31(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Zirconium (Zr) 100 ppm Total metal content by microwave
Hafnium (Hf) 100 ppm digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and
determination with ICP/MS
Polyurethane (PU)
Isocyanates* Not detected ISO 10283 (modified)
Peroxide Not detected Ph. Eur. Method 2.5.5
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Formaldehyde, Specific Migration 3 ppm (Aqueous simulants only) EN 13130-23
Zinc (Zn) 1% Total metal content by microwave
digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and
determination with ICP/MS
Lead (Pb) 0.001% Total metal content by microwave
digestion with HNO3/H2O2 and
determination with ICP/MS
US;
Plastic
Restricted substance Requirement
All Plastic
All Plastics must comply with US regulation 21 CFR Part 177 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into
contact with food.
Melamine
Formaldehyde 21 CFR 177.1460
Nylon (Polyamides)
Nylon resins which may be safely used to produce articles intended to 21 CFR 177.1500
come into contact with food
Polyethylene (PE)
Olefin polymers 21 CFR 177.1520
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Polyethylene phthalate polymers 21 CFR 177.1630
Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Polyoxymethylene copolymer 21 CFR 177.2470
Polypropylene (PP)
Olefin polymers 21 CFR 177.1520
Polyurethane (PU)
Polyurethane resins 21 CFR 177.1680
Global Product Compliance Department 32(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
China;
Plastic resins and Plastic materials and articles
Plastic resins
Raw material resin The used food contact plastic resin(s) must GB 4806.6- Migration
meet the specification in GB 4806.6 and be 2016 Food tests acc to
listed in the positive list of annex A of GB Safety GB31604.1
4806.6. National and GB
Standards - 5009.156.
1. Should not be harmful to human health Plastic resin SML (T) and
in normal and intended conditions of use. SML(T)
2. The used resin should be listed in group No
appendix A or specified in
relevant notice, and meet the specification. Append B of
GB 9685
apply
Sensory Requirement No peculiar odour
Extraction solvent should be clear and no
smell.
Chemistry index Specific migration limit and other
restrictions should
meet the specification in appendix A and
relative notice.
Additive The additives must meet the specification in
GB 9685 and relative notice.
Plastic materials and articles (including non-vulcanized thermoplastic elastomer
material and articles)
Raw material requirement The used resin should be listed in GB 4806.6 GB 4806.7-
or 2016 Food
relevant notice, and meet the specification. Safety
Sensory Requirement No peculiar odour, National
Extraction solvent should be clear and no Standards -
smell. Plastic
Overall migration test - ≤10 mg/dm2 or 60 mg/kg materials and GB3104.8
distilled water, 4% articles
acetic acid, 10% ethanol, 20%
ethanol, 50%
ethanol, 95% ethanol,
vegetable oil or its substitutes
Potassium permanganate ≤10 mg/kg GB31604.2
titration in Distilled
water (60℃, 2hrs)
Heavy metal (as Pb) content ≤1 mg/kg GB31604.9
in 4％ acetic
acid (60℃, 2hrs)
Color migration (only applies Negative GB 31604.7
to the products added with
colorants)
Other requirement Specific migration limit and other GB 4806.6
restrictions should
Global Product Compliance Department 33(48)
January 2018H&M Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Products
Valid for all brands in H&M group
meet the specification in GB 4806.6-2016
appendix A
and relative notice.
Additive Meet the specification in GB 9685 and GB 9685
relative notice.
South Korea;
Plastic
Restricted substance Requirement Test method
All Plastic
Total lead, cadmium, mercury and ≤ 100 mg/kg Ministry of Food and Drug Safety -
chromium (VI) content, Material Standards and Specifications for Utensils,
Specification Containers and Packaging for Food
Products, Article 7 (VI), methods 2-1, 2-2,
2-3 and 2-4.
Acrylic Resin (Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA))
Lead (Pb), Migration Specification ≤ 1.0 mg/l Ministry of Food and Drug Safety -
Potassium permanganate consumption, ≤ 10 mg/l Standards and Specifications for Utensils,
Migration Specification Containers and Packaging for Food
Products, Article 7 (VI), methods 2-1, 2-7,
Evaporation residue, Migration ≤ 30 mg/l 2-8 and 2-29.
Specification
Methyl methacrylate, migration ≤ 6.0 mg/l
Specification
(Limited to polymer that contains ≥ 50%
of methyl methacrylate)
Melamine
Lead (Pb), Migration Specification ≤ 1.0 mg/l Ministry of Food and Drug Safety -
Evaporation residue, Migration ≤ 30 mg/l Standards and Specifications for Utensils,
Specification Containers and Packaging for Food
Products, Article 7 (VI), methods 2-1, 2-8,
Phenol, Migration Specification ≤ 5 mg/l 2-26, 2-27 and 2-28.
Formaldehyde, Migration Specification ≤ 4.0 mg/l
Melamine, Migration Specification ≤ 2.5 mg/l
Polyamide
Lead (Pb), Migration Specification ≤ 1.0 mg/l
Evaporation residue, Migration ≤ 30 mg/l
Specification Ministry of Food and Drug Safety -
Potassium permanganate consumption, ≤ 10 mg/l Standards and Specifications for Utensils,
Migration Specification Containers and Packaging for Food
Products, Article 7 (VI), methods 2-1, 2-8,
Caprolactam, Migration Specification ≤ 15 mg/l
2-7, 2-30, 2-31 and 2-32.
Primary aromatic amine, Migration ≤ 0.01 mg/l
Specification (Sum as aniline, 4,4’-
methylenedianiline and 2,4-
toluenediamine)
Ethylenediamine, Migration ≤ 12 mg/l
Specification
Hexamethylenediamine, Migration ≤ 2.4 mg/l
Specification
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