PAH content limit in mineral oil proportion of products
Mandatory
Required: must be met for the credential.
Klar Cite summary
The mineral oil portion of a product must contain less than 3% PAH by weight. Evidence the scheme asks for: written statement on compliance signed by CEO or authorised representative. This concerns human health.
Eco Choice Aotearoa·clause 5.3.1 (c)·p.17
Human Health
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- Limit
- < 3 %
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What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| share | < | 3 | % |
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How it is proven
- Evidence required
- written statement on compliance signed by CEO or authorised representative; declarations indicating either the content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or the non-use of products containing mineral oils
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
Klar Cite’s reading
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- Type of requirement
- Meet a limit or condition — e.g. a maximum emission or a minimum recycled content
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Topic
- Human Health — the topic the clause addresses, grouped by the Common Materials Framework (CMF)
Cite this clause
Eco Choice Aotearoa · Textiles, Skins and Leather · version EC-31-12 · clause 5.3.1 (c) · page 17 · build 2026-10-27-1239 · https://klarcite.com/r/486087921f4270c1
Record details
Page 17, 5.3.1 Auxiliaries and Finishing Agents for Fibres and Yarns. Read in build 2026-10-27-1239, harvested 2026-10-27.
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