CONSUMER ARTICLES

WHAT IS A CONSUMER ARTICLE?
Article 3(3) of the REACH Regulation defines an article as ‘an object which during production is given a special shape, surface or design which determines its function to a greater degree than does its chemical composition’. This definition applies to almost all solid products such as textiles, furniture, shoes, sports equipment, toys or electronic devices and to each individual component of an assembled article, if this component comes under the REACH article definition.

WHAT ISN'T A CONSUMER ARTICLE?
Such product groups as, e.g., liquid or powdery products (e.g. paints, varnishes), foods, cosmetics, detergents and cleaning agents are governed by separate regulations. Their contents have to be indicated therefore these product groups are not considered to be Consumer Articles.