SG 55/23
The EU has expanded the restriction of lead to PVC articles under entry 63 to Annex XVII of REACH. The new law will become effective on November 29, 2024
On May 8, 2023, the European Union (EU) issued Regulation (EU) 2023/923 to revise the restriction of lead and its compounds falling under entry 63 to Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (entry 63 to Annex XVII of REACH). The latest amendment restricts lead to less than 0.1% in PVC polymer and copolymer articles.
The new restriction contains several derogations. It:
Highlights of the amendment are summarized in Table 1.
| Substance | Scope1 | Requirement | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and its compounds | Articles produced from PVC polymers or copolymers | < 0.1% | November 29, 2024 |
1Articles falling under the following pieces of legislation are exempt:
Table 1
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