REACH & RoHS

REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals and is an EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). A REACH-compliant hose fulfills the following requirements: Does not contain any substances of very high concern (SVHC) above the permitted limits Is safe for the environment, health and users Has been tested in accordance with the current European chemicals directives ➡️ Important for anyone who values tested material quality and safety. ✅ RoHS-compliant RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances and is an EU directive (2011/65/EU) that restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. A RoHS-compliant hose does not contain any banned or severely restricted substances such as Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent chromium (Cr⁶⁺) Certain brominated flame retardants (PBB, PBDE) ➡️ Particularly relevant if the hose is used in conjunction with electrical appliances or industrial equipment. Why are REACH & RoHS important for hoses? Safety: No hazardous substances for people & the environment Legal certainty: Complies with EU requirements for trade Quality feature: Shows that the manufacturer uses environmentally friendly materials that are harmless to health