RSL Testing Matrix
Which substances to test, by material — based on the AFIRM RSL 2026 Testing Matrix, with the matching TexEcoRM reference materials for each test.
1 Higher risk — testing required2 Lower risk — testing recommended Not anticipatedLetters & details ↓
Click a material to list its tests, or a substance to see all materials.
Select one or more materials — e.g. a shoe: Natural Leather + Rubber + Glue.
How to read the matrix
- 1
- Red = Higher risk. Testing required.
- 2
- Orange = Lower risk. Testing recommended and may be required at brand discretion.
- Blank = Lowest risk. Not anticipated in the material.
Conditions (letters)
- A
- Level 1 for dyed/colored materials (non-white) only.
- B
- Level 2 only if Flame Retardant use or contamination is suspected or if TPP use suspected in PU, TPU, or other polymeric materials.
- C
- Level 2 for silicone polymers only.
- D
- Level 1 for Wood, Paper, and Straw materials only.
- E
- Level 2 for Wool materials only.
- F
- Level 2 if extractable Chrome above 1 ppm only.
- G
- Copper is exempt from restriction limits in Metal parts.
- H
- Level 2 for plant-based fibers only; N/A for animal-based fibers.
- J
- Level 1 for Cadmium and Lead only; Crystal is exempt for Lead.
- K
- Level 1 for PVC materials only. Otherwise, Level 2.
- L
- Level 2 for Styrene/Butadiene Rubbers (SBRs) only.
- M
- Level 1 if PFAS use or contamination is suspected.
- N
- Level 1 if Rubber or black Polymeric materials, otherwise Level 2.
- P
- Level 1 for PU and PVC-based materials only.
- Q
- Level 1 for glues fixed in final product.
Source: AFIRM Restricted Substances List 2026 (Version 11), Table 4 – RSL Testing Matrix. For information only; always check the current official AFIRM document. Suppliers should confirm with their brand customers whether test reports according to the AFIRM Testing Matrix are accepted — individual brand testing programmes take precedence. Limits, CAS numbers and test methods are in our Restricted Substances List.