US – AAFA Released 8th Edition of RSL

On March 21, 2011, AAFA published its 8th edition of AAFA Restricted Substances List (RSL). This eighth release has been updated to reflect changes spurred by the CPSIA, as well as new state and international regulations and updates from REACH.

To view the newly released RSL, follow this link:
https://www.apparelandfootwear.org/UserFiles/File/Restricted%20Substance%20List/AAFARSLFinalRelease8.pdf

A list of changes from Release 7 - September 2010 to Release 8 - March 2011 can be found on p.32 to 33 of this document.

For more information about AAFA’s RSL and its background, please refer to AAFA’s webpage:
https://www.apparelandfootwear.org/Resources/RestrictedSubstances.asp