Prohibited substances in production processes
Eco Choice Aotearoa·clause EC-32-25 5.5.1 a·pp.13-14
The requirement
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What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous substance contentshare | ≤ | 0.2 | % |
Compare this limit across schemes
The limit was read from the clause wording.
- Exemptions
- Small parts intended to come into frequent contact with skin; Trace levels (< 0.1 % by weight) of substances reported in Safety Data Sheets as contaminants or impurities; Recycled content that may have been treated or produced with the prohibited substances during its previous lifecycle.
The publisher’s words
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How it is proven
- Evidence required
- Written statement on compliance signed by CEO or authorised representative with supporting documentation
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
How Klar Cite classifies it
Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.
- What it asks
- Meet — a limit, condition or outcome the product must satisfy
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Human Health — the CMF area the clause addresses
Cite this clause
Eco Choice Aotearoa · Furniture, Fittings & Flooring · version EC-32-25 · clause EC-32-25 5.5.1 a · page 13-14 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/14eb1b953fd95016
Record details
Page 13-14, 5.5 Hazardous substances. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
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