SES N 2410 Prohibited Substances List

Developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation as part of its environmental/chemical management standards, the “SES N 2410 Prohibited Substances List” standard is part of Suzuki’s environmental compliance framework. This standard is closely linked to the SES N 2402 standard and green procurement rules.

The SES N 2410 standard is a Suzuki engineering standard relating to the restriction or prohibition of certain environmental burden substances (substances of concern or prohibited/restricted chemicals) in materials, parts, and products supplied to Suzuki. This standard aligns with Suzuki's environmental and green sourcing policies, global regulations (e.g., EU RoHS, REACH, ELV directive), and focuses on restricting hazardous substances in automotive components. These standards are part of Suzuki's supplier requirements for green sourcing.

The SES N 2410 standard identifies chemicals that are strictly prohibited in the following areas:

• Automotive parts
• Raw materials
• Packing materials
• Production processes

To ensure compliance with global environmental regulations, this standard is used throughout the entire Suzuki supply chain.

The SES N 2410 standard generally includes the following groups of “Strictly prohibited substances”:

• Heavy metals: These are completely banned due to their toxic effects and environmental persistence.
• Cadmium
• Bullet
• Mercury
• Hexavalent chromium (hexavalent chromium)

These are explicitly prohibited in Suzuki's manuals.

• Asbestos: All forms of asbestos are banned. This includes its use in insulation, gaskets, brake materials, and other applications.
• Ozone-depleting substances: This standard is generally consistent with the Montreal Protocol. For example:
• chlorofluorocarbons
• Halons
• Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
• Persistent organic pollutants: Chemicals that accumulate in the environment:
• Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
• Some chlorinated compounds
• Dioxins and furans
• Limited flame retardants: Especially halogenated types:
• Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
• Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
• Dangerous organic solvents:
• Benzene (in many applications)
• Some chlorinated solvents
• Radioactive materials: Any radioactive substance above background levels.
• Other regulated chemical groups: Subject to updates and regulations:
• Registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals (REACH) categorizes substances of very high concern (SVHCs).
• End-of-life vehicles (ELV) directive
• Restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)

The fundamental principle of the SES N 2410 standard is to follow a zero-tolerance approach:

• Intentional use is prohibited.
• There are no detectable concentrations above the threshold limits.
• This applies to all supplier levels.

Suzuki requires suppliers to declare and verify the absence of these substances through compliance documentation and inspections.

The SES N 2410 standard works in conjunction with the following standards:

• SES N 2402 General chemical substance restrictions
• SES N 2407 Chemical substance reporting
• SES N 2409 Environmental data reporting

In short, the SES N 2410 standard focuses specifically on items that should never be present.

The SES N 2410 standard is not just a compliance certificate, but a critical control mechanism in Suzuki's environmental and product safety system. Without this list, the management of chemical risks in the global supply chain would be inconsistent and risky. The main reasons why this standard is considered necessary are as follows:

• To ensure global legal compliance: Since automotive products are sold globally, they must comply with strict regulations such as those listed below:
• European Union end-of-life vehicles directive (ELV)
• RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
• REACH (chemical regulation)

This standard ensures that suppliers do not inadvertently violate laws in different regions by combining these into a single, clear list of no-goes.

• To protect human health: Many banned substances are extremely toxic:
• Lead and mercury: Neurological damage.
• Asbestos: Cancer (lung diseases)
• Certain organic chemicals: Endocrine disruption

By banning them entirely, this standard eliminates the exposure risks for the following individuals:

• Factory workers
• Vehicle users
• Recycling staff
• To prevent environmental damage: Certain substances,
• It remains in soil and water for decades.
• It accumulates biologically in animals and humans.
• It spreads globally through air and water.

This standard enables SES to prevent long-term pollution by stopping these substances at the source.

• To ensure safe recycling and end-of-life processing: Modern vehicles must be recyclable. If hazardous materials are present,
• Recycling becomes dangerous.
• Materials cannot be reused.
• Disposal costs increase.

This standard supports circular economy goals by making the dismantling and recycling of vehicles safer.

• To control supply chain risk: Suzuki works with thousands of suppliers worldwide. Without a definitive list of prohibited substances,
• Different suppliers may use different materials.
• Hidden hazardous materials may enter the parts.
• Verifying compatibility becomes impossible.

This standard reduces risk by creating a uniform rule for all suppliers.

• To simplify compliance management: Instead of checking each regulation individually, suppliers should state that a substance should not be used if it is on the SES No. 2410 Prohibited Substances list. This facilitates audits, makes documentation clearer, and results in more consistent reporting.
• To protect brand reputation and product safety: Use of prohibited substances may lead to the following:
• Product recalls
• Legal penalties
• Brand damage

This standard acts as a preventative barrier, ensuring that safe and compliant vehicles reach customers.

In short, the SES No. 2410 Prohibited Substances List is a blacklist and has the following characteristics:

• It contains substances that are strictly prohibited.
• It follows a zero-tolerance policy.
• It is mandatory for all suppliers.
• It complies with international environmental regulations.

For many years, our organization, with its competent and experienced team, has been understanding the needs of its clients, providing the advanced testing services they require, and assisting them in the establishment, implementation, and improvement of management systems. Within this framework, we also provide testing services compliant with the SES N 2410 standard.