Toxic substance prohibition
Eco Choice Aotearoa·clause 5.6.b·p.13
The requirement
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What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| rsenic, or their compounds. more than 3.5% by weight of the formulated paint, of s | ≥ | 3.5 | % |
| .1B or 6.1C). VOC levels of more than 170 g/litre wet paint. | ≥ | 170 | g/l |
How these limits relate is not stated in the document. A reading that all of these limits apply together was proposed automatically and has not been checked, so treat the limits as listed, not as a rule.
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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 company. The statement shall be supported by Safety Data Sheets or documentation from the paint manufacturer confirming for the paint formulation(s) used for licensed product(s): The paint hazard has been assessed and has been shown to be non-hazardous or within the scope of the Subsidiary Hazard Group Standard VOC levels (g/litre wet paint) Proportion (as a percentage) of chemicals classed as acutely toxic (fatal or toxic) Paints are not formulated with substances with the classifications listed in clause 5.5.1(c) The paint is not formulated with hexavalent chromium if it is used as the outermost layer of either the top- and bottom-side of the product.
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
How Klar Cite classifies it
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- What it asks
- Disclose — information the applicant must provide
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Human Health — the CMF area the clause addresses
Cite this clause
Eco Choice Aotearoa · Pre-painted and Resin Coated Metal Products · version EC-57-25 · clause 5.6.b · page 13 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/e1fef3f134392123
Record details
Page 13, 5.6 Paint system. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
uid e1fef3f134392123 · document c2e3f260229ad28f · fidelity verbatim · published 2025-12