On 5 Sep 2015, CEN (European Committee for Standardization) passed EN 16711-1:2015 Textiles - Determination of metal content - Part 1: Determination of metals using microwave digestion and EN 16711-2:2015 Textiles - Determination of metal content - Part 2: Determination of metals extracted by acidic artificial perspiration solution.

EN 16711-1:2015 specifies a procedure for determination of metals, in particular antimony (Sb), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), nickel (Ni) in natural and man-made textiles, including coated fabrics and garment components (e.g. buttons, zips, etc.) after microwave digestion.

EN 16711-2:2015 specifies a procedure for determination of antimony (Sb), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), nickel (Ni) in natural and man-made textiles, including coated fabrics and garment components (e.g. buttons, zips, etc.) after extraction with acidic artificial perspiration solution.