Does IKEA's products contain any chemicals?
At IKEA, we do everything we can to ensure that our products do not contain any chemicals that could be hazardous to humans or the environment. For us, it is obvious to proactively phase out hazardous chemicals – often we do so before a regulatory framework forces us to do so.
We want to minimize or completely refrain from chemicals and substances that can be harmful to people and the environment. Therefore, we are pleased with the introduction of the EU's REACH legislation on chemicals and substances, which is in line with our prevention work. All IKEA products must comply with the restrictions set out in the REACH legislation for chemicals.
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