Materialdeklarationer

Materialdeklarationer are documents issued by manufacturers that list the materials and substances contained in a product, along with their quantities and relevant chemical information. The purpose is to support safe use, regulatory compliance, and end‑of‑life handling, as well as to enable responsible procurement and informed product design.

A typical materialdeklaration identifies components by material category, chemical name, and, where applicable, a registration identifier (such as a CAS number) and concentration or weight fraction. It may also include regulatory status (for example substances restricted under REACH or RoHS), hazard classifications, recyclability notes, and supplier information. The declaration aims to provide enough detail to assess chemical safety, environmental impact, and recyclability throughout the product’s life cycle.

Materialdeklarationer are used by designers, manufacturers, distributors, and buyers across many sectors, including construction, electronics, textiles, and consumer goods. They underpin broader sustainability tools such as Environmental Product Declarations and product passports, which track material flows and help with recycling and circular economy strategies. Standards and frameworks that may guide material declarations include IEC 62474 (Material Declaration for Products) and various sector‑specific requirements to ensure consistency and comparability.

Process and challenges: creating a declaration involves data collection from suppliers, data verification, and ongoing maintenance as formulations change. Digital data exchange and interoperability across supply chains are important for scalability. Challenges include incomplete or confidential formulation data, evolving regulations, and keeping declarations up to date.

Overall, materialdeklarationer promote transparency, support compliant procurement and product design, and facilitate reuse and recycling by clarifying what materials are present in a product.