Ensure Compliance with QIMA’s Restricted Substances Screening (RSS)

At QIMA, Restricted Substances Screening (RSS) is a proactive, qualitative chemical screening service that analyzes base raw materials, process raw materials, auxiliary chemicals or components for 500+ restricted and hazardous substances in a single test. Designed for manufacturers, brands, and suppliers, RSS identifies risks before chemicals enter production—supporting compliance, sustainability, and supply chain transparency across textiles, footwear, toys, hardlines, and more.

What Is Restricted Substances Screening (RSS)?

Chemicals are integral to manufacturing—from dyeing to finishing, various chemicals are being added during the production process. However, many are regulated or restricted due to health, safety, and environmental concerns. RSS provides a fast, cost-effective overview of chemical presence in raw materials, detecting unintended contaminants, impurities, or by-products early in the supply chain.

Unlike full quantitative testing, RSS is a qualitative screening tool that flags potential issues for further investigation, making it ideal for due diligence and risk-based chemical management.

How QIMA Can Help

Our RSS service delivers comprehensive coverage in one test:

• 500+ chemicals screened using ICP-MS, GC-MS, and LC-MS/MS

• Full alignment with AFIRM RSL, ZDHC MRSL, REACH Annex XVII & SVHC, California Prop 65, and US state CHCC laws

Applicable to base raw materials (resins, chemicals etc), process raw materials (dyed fabric, semi-finished inputs etc), auxiliary chemicals or components in:

• Textile & Apparel

• Footwear & Leather Goods

• Toys & Juvenile Products

• Hardlines & Kitchenware

• Electronics & Small Appliances

• Arts, Crafts & Packaging

Get Started Today

Identify chemical risks before production begins. Contact QIMA to implement RSS into your chemical management program.

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