Industrial product certifications for precision balls: quality assurance and conformity

If a bearing contains substances banned by REACH, its sale is stopped. If food contact certifications are missing, a packaging machine already distributed may be recalled. Without traceability aligned to ISO 9001, a supplier risks being excluded from an automotive or medical supply chain.

The main certifications and regulations involving industrial balls include:

• REACH regulation
• RoHS Directive
• UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 standard
• MOCA food certifications
• Cosmetic material certifications

REACH: Safety of Chemicals in the Industrial Environment

The REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is the European pillar for the protection of health and the environment. It requires companies to prove the safety of the chemicals they use, specifically avoiding those that are “Substances of Very High Concern” (SVHC) for human health and/or the environment.

For manufacturers of precision balls, REACH compliance means rigorously analysing metal alloys, surface processing, lubricants and even packaging materials to check that they are not among the substances subject to restriction or authorisation (carcinogenic, mutagenic, bioaccumulative, etc.). According to ECHA – the European Chemicals Agency, more than 25,000 companies are now involved in the registration obligations of chemicals under REACH, a number that is constantly increasing, as is the number of restricted substances.

REACH compliance is a must today: it protects workers and consumers, safeguards the environment and avoids significant legal and economic consequences, such as supply chain blockages or product recalls.

RoHS and the Reduction of Hazardous Substances

The RoHS Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is another key element in the certification of industrial products, as it restricts the use of toxic substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium in electrical and electronic equipment.

Although industrial balls are not strictly EEE, they become subject to the regulation when they are integrated into devices such as industrial robots, medical machines or electronic cooling systems.

Why is it important to comply with RoHS? Because in addition to protecting the environment and people’s health, compliance strengthens manufacturers’ credibility, opens up access to European and global markets, and leads to significant cost savings by avoiding penalties and product recalls.

ISO 9001:2015 Certification and Quality in Industrial Products

The UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 standard is the most widely used certification for industrial products, because it defines the requirements for Quality Management Systems. Its value lies in introducing an organisational model geared towards efficiency and responsiveness to the market.

This certification requires constant monitoring and strict documentation for each production stage. From raw material selection to final testing, everything is managed according to the principles of traceability, efficiency and continuous improvement.

The impact is measurable: official surveys and academic studies show that implementation of ISO 9001 is associated with improvements in non-conformity management and customer satisfaction indicators. Obtaining ISO 9001:2015 is therefore a pass to enter global supply chains with increasingly stringent requirements.

MOCA and certifications for industrial products in contact with food

In the food industry, every component falls into the MOCA category (Materials and Objects in Contact with Food), regulated by Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004. The certification of industrial products is decisive here for the protection of consumer health.

Austenitic stainless steels of the AISI 304, 316 and 316L series are the gold standard for corrosion resistance and chemical inertness, while certified coatings and thorough testing ensure the absence of contamination.

The Food Packaging Forum has highlighted that over 12,000 chemicals are potentially in use in food contact materials. This number, continuously updated through their database (FCCdb), shows how complex the regulatory landscape is. For companies in the industry, ensuring full compliance with MOCA regulations therefore becomes an essential condition to protect consumers and validate their reputation.

Certifications for industrial products in the cosmetics sector

The cosmetics sector also requires certified materials for machinery and packaging, albeit with less stringent standards than in the food or pharmaceutical sectors.

They must guarantee absolute compatibility with delicate formulations and resistance to solvents or aggressive chemicals. Among the most suitable materials are certain AISI stainless steels, fluorinated polymers (such as PTFE) and technical ceramics.

Certification in this context is an act of responsibility that protects the quality of the finished product and strengthens consumer confidence in cosmetic brands.

RGPBALLS: compliance as a competitive value

For RGPBALLS, regulatory compliance is a strategic requirement, not just a collection of accessory “stamps”.

The company constantly invests in traceability systems, technical know-how and regulatory updates to provide reliable components capable of passing any audit or verification. An approach that reduces the risk of non-compliance for our customers and translates into a real competitive advantage.

In an increasingly complex market, choosing a certified supplier such as RGPBALLS means betting on reliability, safety and recognised quality.

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