REACH Regulations Come Into Effect &Nbsp; Textile Footwear Industry Is Facing A New Round Of Trade Shocks.

Textile and footwear industries encounter a new round of trade shocks.

November 30th European Union REACH regulation The first registration period will expires on the 30 th of this month. Various restraint measures for chemicals downstream products have been gradually launched. 38 highly concerned substances (SVHC) have come into operation. Exit The EU's shoes and textile enterprises have been hit by a new round of trade barriers. The EU's biggest "green barrier" has further increased the export threshold of Chinese enterprises.

The REACH is the EU's acronym for the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals. The regulation has been implemented since June 1, 2007, and has become the three major environmental directive after WEEE, RoHS and EUP. Green barrier " The industries involved include some upstream enterprises, and downstream manufacturing industries such as shoemaking and clothing.

Substantial increase in export costs

After the implementation of the regulations, chemical enterprises will undoubtedly spanfer huge registration fees to downstream enterprises, causing the cost of products such as textiles, clothing, shoes, toys, furniture and so on. On the other hand, downstream related export products will be required to provide necessary testing certificates, thereby increasing the expenses of enterprises.

Recently, 38 high degree of concern substances (SVHC) have come into effect in the regulation, and the downstream enterprises such as the European footwear industry must inform the high degree of concern material contained in the products. "Since last year, the cost of testing has risen all the way, and now the cost of testing a shoe is up to ten thousand yuan, including 16 items of chemical testing." Dong Xinlei, assistant manager of shoe business giant group business department, told reporters that the requirements of German customers are often stricter, and the substances to be tested are also increasing.

It will be a good strategy to fight together.

It is understood that the purchase of EU supermarkets and shopping malls is very demanding for environmental protection. Generally, product inspection will be required according to REACH regulations, which will be more recognized by the international third party testing institutions. For downstream products such as textiles and shoemaking, joint inspection can be sought in the industry chain and industry, or a consensus can be reached with merchants to bear the cost of testing.

Enterprises will also choose suppliers who can produce test reports to purchase raw materials. "From raw materials to finished products, chemicals will be used in almost every production process, and the sources of chemical raw materials also involve different channels. The supplier will definitely pass the inspection cost to the procurement cost. " Chen Lifeng said that when purchasing raw materials, a traceability system should be established, and problems could be found in time.