Alert: SCCP Exceedance Risk! Compliance & Avoidance Guide for Exporting Soft Plastic / Silicone / Leather Products

Against the backdrop of increasingly stringent global environmental regulations for cross-border trade,the control of POPs(Persistent Organic Pollutants)has become a must-pass compliance requirement for products going global.

SCCP (Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins)https://www.huak-cer.com/certification-service/compliance testing is one of the most easily overlooked yet high-risk compliance items for foreign trade enterprises.

Many foreign trade merchants and manufacturers face cargo detention, product delisting,heavy fines,and even being blacklisted in trade due to ignorance of SCCP regulatory requirements.

What is SCCP & Why Is It Strictly Regulated Globally?

SCCP (Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins)refers to chlorinated paraffins with a carbon chain of C10-C13 and chlorine content of 40%-70%.Widely used in industrial and consumer products for flame retardancy,plasticization and lubrication properties,SCCP is listed under the Stockholm Convention and EU POPs Regulation due to its non-biodegradability,high bioaccumulation and strong toxicity.

Long-term exposure may damage the human reproductive and immune systems and harm the ecological environment.

Key Characteristics of SCCP

• Persistence: Hard to degrade and remains in the environment for a long time

• Bioaccumulation: Easily accumulates in human bodies and organisms

• Toxicity: Harms the endocrine and reproductive systems; suspected carcinogen

• Long-range migration: Spreads across regions as a global environmental pollutant

SCCP Compliance Test:Conducted by third-party laboratories with CMA qualification via GC-MS/GC-MS/MS instruments to detect SCCP content in products and issue compliance reports.It is a mandatory qualification for export customs clearance and e-commerce platform entry.

2026 Latest SCCP Limit Standards(EU POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021)

Exemption Scope

Inorganic homogeneous materials such as metal,ceramic and glass are exempt from testing;all organic materials (plastic,ilicone,leather, etc.) must undergo SCCP testing.

Regional Regulatory Rules

• China:Since January 2024, the production, processing, usage, import and export of SCCP have been prohibited;SCCP waste is managed as hazardous waste.

• EU:Notification is required if SCCP content ≥0.1% in articles; products with ≥0.15% SCCP are banned from market circulation.

High-Risk Non-Metallic Materials Prone to SCCP Exceedance

1. Soft Plastic (Highest Risk & Widely Used)

• Electronic accessories:Power cable insulation, cable sheath, socket housing, sealing parts

• Daily necessities:PVC soft rubber, soft toys, plastic film, sealing strips

• Packaging materials: Adhesive tape(adhesive layer/substrate), buffer foam, packaging film

2. Silicone Rubber (Easily Neglected Risk)

• Electronic accessories:Sealing rings, buttons,data cable sheaths,insulating parts

• Daily necessities:Silicone bracelets,tableware,toys,sealing strips

• Industrial parts:Silicone tubes, gaskets, shock-absorbing components

3. Foam & Sponge (Hidden Risk)

• Home goods:Sofa/mattress sponge,pillow filling, soundproof sponge

• Electronic packaging: Buffer sponge,flame-retardant gaskets

• Daily necessities: Cleaning sponges,foam slippers, building block toys

4. Leather / Artificial Leather (Risk Introduced During Processing)

• Apparel, shoes & bags: Leather shoes, handbags, gloves, coats

• Home & industrial use: Sofas, car seats, conveyor belts

• Others: Leather toys, ornaments, artificial leather products

5. Other Non-Metallic Products

• Coatings & sealants: Waterproof coatings,flame-retardant coatings, industrial sealants

• Textiles & shoe materials:Flame-retardant fabrics, shoe lining, heel sponge

• Metal working fluids: Non-metallic additives (lubricants)

In 2025,EU RAPEX issued 62 SCCP non-compliance notifications covering textiles,electrical appliances,toys and footwear.Most non-compliant products were made of non-metallic materials,resulting in direct product delisting,recall and destruction.

5-Step SCCP Certification Process

1. Application Submission: Fill in the application form,provide product information, BOM list and product manuals;specify target markets and applicable standards.

2. Sample Shipment: Split samples by homogeneous material (≥20g per single material) to ensure testing accuracy.

3. Laboratory Testing: Use GC-MS/GC-MS/MS instruments for extraction, purification and quantitative analysis of actual SCCP content.

4. Result Evaluation: Multiple rounds of data review; issue test reports for qualified products; provide rectification suggestions (raw material replacement/formula optimization) for non-compliant items.

5. Report Issuance: Official SCCP test report valid for 1 year, applicable for customs clearance, platform entry and customer inspection.

Testing Cycle:Standard 5-7 working days;expedited 3-5 working days.

Test Requirements：

Report Requirements：

Enterprise Compliance Recommendations

1. Raw Material Pre-Screening: Conduct SCCP testing on key raw materials including plastic particles, plasticizers, flame retardants and leather additives to eliminate risks at the source.

2. Finished Product Random Inspection: Implement batch random inspection on non-metallic components for products exported to the EU, UK, North America and domestic high-risk categories.

3. Supply Chain Control: Require suppliers to provide valid SCCP compliance reports and add compliance clauses to procurement contracts.

4. Real-Time Regulation Updates: Keep track of domestic and international regulatory updates to avoid non-compliance caused by standard upgrades.

SCCP testing is a professional chemical analysis service targeting hazardous chemical substances.Classified as strictly controlled POPs worldwide due to severe threats to environmental and human health,SCCP testing is essential for product quality control and international trade compliance.

We recommend enterprises strengthen supply chain material control, arrange pre-shipment testing and risk screening in advance,so as to avoid customs clearance delays,platform delisting and market recall risks, and ensure legal and compliant circulation of your products globally.

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