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In accordance with Article 33 of the EU REACH Regulation (EC No. 1907/2006), Brassland is required to inform customers if any Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) from the REACH Candidate List is present above 0.1% weight by weight in any article we supply.
As a manufacturer and supplier of articles that do not intentionally release chemical substances, Brassland is not subject to REACH registration obligations under Title II of the Regulation. We monitor ECHA Candidate List updates — published approximately twice yearly — and will notify customers within 45 days of any change that affects compliance status.
For the current Candidate List: echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table
↓ Download REACH Statement (PDF)All materials and components used in Brassland products comply with EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) as amended by Commission Delegated Directive 2015/863 (RoHS 3). The following 10 substances are restricted:
| Substance | Symbol | Max Level | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Pb | 0.1% | 2006 |
| Mercury | Hg | 0.1% | 2006 |
| Cadmium | Cd | 0.01% | 2006 |
| Hexavalent Chromium | Cr⁶⁺ | 0.1% | 2006 |
| Polybrominated Biphenyls | PBB | 0.1% | 2006 |
| Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers | PBDE | 0.1% | 2006 |
| Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | DEHP | 0.1% | Jul 2019 * |
| Butyl benzyl phthalate | BBP | 0.1% | Jul 2019 * |
| Dibutyl phthalate | DBP | 0.1% | Jul 2019 * |
| Diisobutyl phthalate | DIBP | 0.1% | Jul 2019 * |
* Phthalates added by EU 2015/863 (RoHS 3). Effective July 22, 2019 for product categories 1–7 and 10; July 22, 2021 for categories 8 and 9.
All raw materials — brass (CW617N, CW602N DZR), copper (Cu-DHP, Cu-ETP), aluminium, steel, stainless steel, PTFE and engineering polymers — are verified compliant. Brassland monitors EU directives and delegated acts for any future substance additions.
Standard brass alloys (e.g. CW617N) contain 1.6–2.5% lead by weight as a machinability agent — exceeding the general RoHS 0.1% limit. This is permitted under Annex III Exemption 6(c): "Copper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight." This exemption applies where brass components are used in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) under RoHS product categories 1–11.
Current status: Exemption 6(c) was renewed by EU Commission Delegated Directive (November 2025) and is valid until 30 June 2027. A further renewal application was due by December 2025; outcome pending.
What this means for buyers: CW617N brass components supplied by Brassland are RoHS-compliant for EEE applications under Exemption 6(c) until June 2027. For applications requiring post-2027 guaranteed compliance regardless of exemption renewal, specify CW602N (DZR, low-lead <0.3%) — compliant under the general 0.1% limit with no exemption dependency. Brassland supplies both grades; please specify at RFQ stage.
Note: RoHS applies specifically to electrical and electronic equipment. Brass fittings supplied for plumbing, gas, HVAC and industrial applications are outside RoHS scope — the exemption is relevant only when components are incorporated into EEE products.
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Dimensional verification of machined components to ±0.01 mm accuracy. Used for first article inspection, PPAP Level 3 dimensional reports, and in-process spot checks on complex geometries. CMM inspection reports are available on request with every order.
Statistical Process Control runs continuously on critical dimensions across CNC turning centres. Cpk targets maintained at >1.33 (capability index). Process data is retained for a minimum of 10 years and available for customer audit.
Material test certificates (mill certs) are supplied with every shipment as standard. Certificates confirm alloy grade, chemical composition, and mechanical properties. Traceability is maintained from raw material heat number through to finished part batch.
Brassland facilitates pre-shipment and in-process inspection by independent third-party inspection agencies. We have experience working with:
First-order buyers are encouraged to arrange third-party inspection. We accommodate inspector access to the production floor, provide documentation in advance, and hold shipments pending inspection sign-off at buyer's request.
We welcome factory audits by customers and their appointed agents — announced or at short notice (72 hours preferred). Our quality management system documentation is maintained ready for audit at all times under ISO 9001:2015.
Audit-ready documentation includes: quality manual, process FMEAs, control plans, inspection records, corrective action logs (8D format), non-conformance registers, supplier qualification records, and training logs for all production staff.
To arrange a third-party inspection or factory audit, contact us at brassland.com/contact or email your inspection agency's contact details directly.
The four conflict minerals subject to supply chain due diligence — tin (Sn), tantalum (Ta), tungsten (W) and gold (Au), collectively "3TG" — are not intentionally used as raw materials or constituent substances in any Brassland product.
Brassland's core materials are brass (copper-zinc alloys), copper, and aluminium. None of these base metals are classified as conflict minerals under the Dodd-Frank Act, EU Regulation 2017/821, or the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. Solder, coatings, plating and any surface treatment materials used are also confirmed free from 3TG content above reporting thresholds.
We are prepared to complete a Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) as issued by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) on customer request. Given the nature of our materials (brass and copper alloys), the CMRT response will confirm non-applicability of 3TG sourcing obligations. This can be provided within 5 business days of a written request.
For CMRT requests or supply chain due diligence documentation, contact: brassland.com/contact