Prohibited coatings on aluminium products

The requirement

The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.

What the product must meet

Exemptions

In exceptional cases, metal surfaces may be treated with chromium or nickel where this is necessary on the grounds of heavy physical wear. Such chromium plating must not use chromium VI compounds.

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

Conformance with these requirements shall be demonstrated by providing a written statement on compliance, signed by the Chief Executive Officer or other authorised representative of the applicant/licence holder company. The statement shall be supported by documentation that includes: • Completed Table A2 in Appendix A, identifying hazardous substances used in the finishing processes. • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each hazardous substance used. • Information about any chromium or nickel treatments used. The New Zealand Ecolabelling Trust October 2025 Aluminium building products EC-62-25

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

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