EU phthalate rules now hinge on EN 17681 test methods and a 0.1% (1,000 mg/kg) limit, forcing body art studios to demand hard data on grips and jewelry.
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A new harmonised EU test method (EN 17681:2025) now defines how phthalate limits in plastics and rubbers are measured in practice.
The operative threshold for most restricted phthalates in articles is 1,000 mg/kg (0.1% by weight) of the plasticised or homogeneous material.
Body jewelry, grips, clamps, cables and other plastic components are now squarely in scope when they contact skin or mucosa for prolonged periods.
Studios must demand phthalate-specific test reports stating concentration in mg/kg, not generic “REACH compliant” certificates.
Cross‑border studios need to reconcile EU phthalate limits with US CPSIA and California Prop 65 warnings for overlapping substances.
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