SGS Highlights Moldova’s REACH-based Restrictions on Hazardous Chemicals
Moldova’s transposition of REACH legislation for specified hazardous substances in products sold in the country is highlighted in a SafeGuardS article from SGS.
- (1888PressRelease) November 03, 2026 - Baar - SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 141.26, focusing on Moldova’s restrictions on the use of specified hazardous substances in products. Government Decision No. 456 of August 19, 2026 (‘Decision No. 456/2026’) was issued in September 2026, establishing conditions for the manufacture, placing on the market and use of specified substances, mixtures and articles. This Decision transposes Annex XVII of Regulation No. 1907/2006 of the EU’s REACH regulation into Moldova’s domestic law. It reflects Annex XVII of REACH as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/859, concerning 2,4-dinitrotoluene in articles.
Under the new law, substance-specific restrictions, concentration limits and other requirements apply to a wide range of hazardous chemicals across numerous consumer and industrial products, including:
• Perfluoroalkyl substances, including C9-C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids and undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)
• Phthalates
• Bisphenol A (BPA)
• Formaldehyde
• Lead
• Synthetic polymer microparticles (microplastics)
Compliance requirements are aligned with European standards under Decision No. 456/2026, supporting the implementation of chemical restrictions in Moldova. The Ministry of the Environment has been authorized to develop and approve harmonized standards. Manufacturers, importers, retailers and other stakeholders placing regulated substances, mixtures and articles on the Moldovan market will be affected by Decision No. 456/2026, which comes into force on September 23, 2027. SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 141.26 includes additional information on the substances restricted under Decision No. 456/2026. Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 141.26 for more details.
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SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to help manufacturers and suppliers ensure their products are safe and comply with national and international regulations concerning harmful chemicals. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS chemical testing services. www.sgs.com/en/services/chemicals-testing. SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Moldova Restricts Hazardous Chemicals in Products SafeGuardS. www.sgs.com/en/news/2026/10/safeguards-14126-moldova-restricts-hazardous-chemicals-in-products. Subscribe today and receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox. www.sgs.com/subscribes
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