Standards | FCM, ROHS, and REACH

RoHS2

The RoHS2 directive concerns restrictions on the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment sold in the EU after July 1, 2006.

We have obtained declarations from our raw material suppliers, all located in the EU, confirming that their plastic materials comply with the RoHS2 directive.

To the best of our knowledge, our raw materials meet the RoHS directive and therefore do not contain the substances mentioned in the directive.

Upon placing an order, a RoHS2 declaration from Induflex regarding the compliance of individual plastic materials with the directive can be provided upon request.

Induflex's inventory of sheets in technical plastics in yellow, white, black and blue

REACH

The REACH regulation means that chemicals and plastic materials may only be used if they have been assessed and registered with the EU's Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

Our raw materials are primarily produced within the EU and, to the best of our knowledge, comply with the regulation.

Upon placing an order, a REACH declaration from Induflex regarding the compliance of individual plastic materials with the regulation can be provided upon request.

Automatic sheet storage with many plastic sheets with different thickness

FCM Approval with Complete Documentation

As we process and sell food-approved materials, we are, in accordance with applicable legislation, registered with and inspected by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

You can find our latest inspection reports from the food authority’s smiley scheme here.

You can read more about the definition here.

Since January 2016, all declarations of conformity for plastics intended for food contact must comply with EU directive EU10/2011, Annex IV, and be based on documentation in accordance with EU10/2011, Article 18.

All relevant documentation regarding the materials related to EU directive EU10/2011 can be found in our plastic range. This ensures clarity about the material's application and capabilities—and, of course, complete traceability.

Additionally, our FKM plastic range includes the relevant migration tests, allowing you to easily and quickly determine whether the material has been tested according to your requirements. These tests are conducted in the laboratory of our raw material producer.

Traceability of
your components

If there is a piece of plastic in a food product, it must be possible to trace exactly which machine produced that piece of plastic and when the production took place.

This means you can track the material from the supplier of the complete solution, such as a conveyor belt, to the manufacturer of the plastic sheet from which the specific component is produced.

In the final step, the plastic material is tested for suitability for food contact at an authorized laboratory. If it meets all requirements, a document is issued guaranteeing that the plastic, when it leaves their facility, complies with the requirements of the certificate.

Traceability of
your components

If there is a piece of plastic in a food product, it must be possible to trace exactly which machine produced that piece of plastic and when the production took place.

This means you can track the material from the supplier of the complete solution, such as a conveyor belt, to the manufacturer of the plastic sheet from which the specific component is produced.

In the final step, the plastic material is tested for suitability for food contact at an authorized laboratory. If it meets all requirements, a document is issued guaranteeing that the plastic, when it leaves their facility, complies with the requirements of the certificate.

A white machine part made from plastic is being milled

UL94

For the classification of the flammability of plastic materials, Underwriters Laboratories in the USA has developed the standard UL94.

Our raw materials are all tested and classified according to UL94. These tests are conducted in the laboratory of the raw material producer.

Upon order placement, we are happy to provide documentation for testing and standard compliance upon request.

The standard classifies materials based on their flammability into six groups, from lowest to highest (most flame-retardant) level:

Classification	Description
HB	Slow burning rate / flame continues
V2	Flame extinguishes within 30 seconds. Dripping burning molten plastic is acceptable.
V1	Flame extinguishes within 30 seconds. Dripping molten plastic is acceptable, but must not burn.
V0	Flame extinguishes within 10 seconds. Dripping molten plastic is not acceptable, but melting of the material is allowed.
5VB	Flame extinguishes within 60 seconds. Dripping molten plastic is not acceptable, but melting of the material is allowed.
5VA	Flame extinguishes within 60 seconds. Dripping molten plastic and melting of the material are not acceptable.

Other standards

As a subcontractor to various industries, we are familiar with the application and implementation of many industry-specific standards.

These include, among others:

EMC [Electromagnetic Compatibility]
Automotive components
ESD [Electrostatic Discharge]
MT [Medical Technology]

If you have any questions regarding our standards, please feel free to contact us.

Induflex ensures that the components are produced correctly.

Have any questions?

Our specialists are ready to help you bring your vision to life. Does your material need to meet specific standards? We will guide you in finding the right material.