What is REACH compliance and does it apply to my products?
Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02
📋 Direct Answer
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is an EU regulation requiring companies to register chemical substances in their products. If you sell goods containing chemical substances (e.g. cosmetics, textiles, electronics, toys, furniture) to EU consumers, REACH applies. Key requirement: ensure no restricted substances (SVHC list) exceed 0.1% w/w per article. Registration required for substances manufactured/imported above 1 tonne/year. Cost: free check possible; formal registration: €1,000-50,000+.
Item by Item
RequiredSVHC CheckFree1-2 weeks
- 1Check ECHA's SVHC Candidate List (updated twice per year)
- 2Test your products for restricted substances above 0.1% w/w
- 3Document compliance for each product/article
If applicableSubstance Registration€1,000-50,000+1-3 months
- 1Register substances with ECHA if >1 tonne/year
- 2Submit technical dossier via REACH-IT portal
- 3Pay registration fees based on tonnage band
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- • ECHA REACH regulation
- • ECHA SVHC candidate list
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