In March 2026, YOROOW Sanitary Ware in Nan’an, Fujian Province, announced that its single-cold-water basin faucets had successfully passed the SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) screening certification under the EU Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, and obtained a test report issued by a third-party authoritative testing institution (Report No.: TQT8052B396E). This test covered 251 SVHCs updated by the European Chemicals Agency in 2025, and all test results were below the 0.1% (w/w) limit, fully demonstrating that the faucets do not contain excessive harmful chemicals and comply with EU environmental regulations.
During its expansion into the South American market, YOROOW received numerous feedback and questions from customers in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other countries: Hotel and apartment project owners expressed concerns that the faucet materials might release harmful substances, affecting the health of guests and failing to meet the safety commitments of high-end projects; Building material distributors needed to prove the environmental safety of their faucets to end consumers to avoid complaints and returns due to compliance issues; Importers and wholesalers worried about customs clearance delays due to non-compliance with environmental standards or failure to meet local health regulations.
These feedbacks reflect the high level of importance placed on the health and safety of drinking water contact bathroom products in the South American market. They also highlight the widespread acceptance of EU environmental standards by local consumers and project owners, who consider “free from harmful chemicals” a core requirement for high-quality bathroom products. YOROOW’s recent REACH certification is a direct response to these concerns, using authoritative testing data to alleviate customer anxieties.
I. Comprehensive Compliance with Testing Standards, Ensuring the Environmental Safety of Faucets
The YOROOW single-cold-water basin faucet has passed REACH SVHC testing, covering metal materials, seals, and surface coatings, strictly adhering to EU regulations. Key results are as follows:
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs): All 251 SVHC substances were tested, and all concentrations were below the 0.1% (w/w) limit.
Safe and Environmentally Friendly: Test results prove that the faucet will not release harmful chemicals during long-term use, classifying it as a safe and environmentally friendly bathroom product.
International Compliance: This report allows the faucet to legally enter the EU market and is also accepted by markets in South America and the Middle East that recognize EU standards.
The testing period is from January 26th to February 2nd, 2026. The report covers models 9014A-021A, 9014A-616A2, 9095A-186A, and 9084A single-cold-water basin faucets, ensuring that each faucet meets international environmental standards.
II. Certification Value: Empowering South American Clients
1. Strengthening Compliance and Reducing Cross-Border Access Risks
REACH is a core EU environmental requirement. The obtained certification serves as proof of environmental compliance in the South American market. South American clients can directly use this report during import, engineering project procurement, or customs clearance processes, reducing redundant testing and additional costs, effectively mitigating cross-border access risks, and accelerating project implementation.
2. Enhancing Quality Endorsement and Market Competitiveness
The report provides international-level environmental certification endorsement for the faucets, clearly demonstrating to importers, contractors, and distributors that the faucets meet high EU environmental standards. For B2B clients, this not only enhances the transparency of procurement decisions but also improves project bidding competitiveness and brand credibility, while ensuring the health and safety of end-users.
3. Supporting Global Recognition and Meeting Multi-Regional Procurement Needs
This REACH certification supports YOROOW faucets in entering the EU, North America, South America, and other global markets that recognize the REACH standard. South American customers can leverage certification to streamline cross-regional procurement processes, support multi-regional business layouts, reduce market expansion costs, and achieve an efficient procurement model where a single report is valid across multiple regions.
III. Enhancing Long-Term Value with Compliance as the Foundation
YOROOW’s China faucet factory has focused on the R&D and production of bathroom faucets since its establishment, boasting 13 years of manufacturing experience and a mature supply chain. Its faucets have long been exported to the global market. By passing REACH testing, the manufacturer demonstrates its international environmental compliance capabilities and addresses customer concerns about the potential harm of faucets. In the future, YOROOW will continue to optimize its low-lead copper materials and food-grade sealing processes, provide compliance support and report interpretation, and develop customized solutions. With its rigorous processes and international certifications, YOROOW will continue to provide safe, environmentally friendly, and reliable faucets, supporting the steady progress of various residential, hotel, and engineering projects, and achieving long-term win-win results.
