What is REACH compliance and does it apply to my products?
📋 Direct Answer
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Check the official pageREACH (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: -50,000+.
📝 Step-by-Step Guide
Prerequisites
- •Product sold in EU market
- •Chemical composition data from supplier
- 1
Identify substances in your product
Request material declarations from your supplier. Check against the SVHC Candidate List (updated twice yearly by ECHA).
- 2
Test for restricted substances
If SVHC content exceeds 0.1% w/w per article, you must notify ECHA and inform customers. Engage an accredited lab for testing.
- 3
Submit SCIP notification
Register on ECHA's SCIP database and submit safety data for articles containing SVHC above threshold.
- 4
Maintain ongoing compliance
Monitor SVHC list updates (twice yearly). Update SCIP notifications when new substances are added to the list.
💰 Cost Breakdown
| Item | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| SVHC testing per product | $300-1,500 | one-time |
| SCIP database registration | Free | one-time |
| REACH compliance consultant | $2,000-8,000/year | annual |
| Ongoing substance monitoring(optional) | $500-2,000/year | annual |
| Total Estimate | $2,800 – $11,500 | first year |
REACH applies to virtually all products sold in the EU, not just chemicals
Products containing restricted substances above limits can be banned from EU market; non-registration can result in fines up to €50,000 per substance per year
🛡️ Prevention Steps
- ✓Screen all products against SVHC Candidate List
- ✓Request REACH declarations from suppliers
- ✓Maintain compliance documentation for 10 years
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
Comparison
| REACH (EU) vs RoHS (EU) | |
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| Cons |
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| Best For | Electronics sellers must comply with both |
| Est. Cost | Combined testing €2,000-8,000 |
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Open Compliance Checker →Common Mistakes
❌ Assuming REACH compliance is a one-time activity
💥 Consequence: SVHC candidate list updates twice yearly; non-compliance discovered during market surveillance leads to fines
✅ Fix: Set up quarterly SVHC list monitoring; subscribe to ECHA updates
❌ Relying solely on supplier's REACH declaration without independent verification
💥 Consequence: Supplier declaration may be outdated or inaccurate; importer bears legal responsibility
✅ Fix: Request recent test reports from accredited labs; verify against current SVHC list
Seller Paths
REACH Registration Path
- 1. Determine if you are manufacturer/importer of chemicals >1 ton/year
- 2. Identify applicable tonnage band (1-10, 10-100, 100-1000, >1000 tons)
- 3. Prepare Chemical Safety Report if >10 tons
- 4. Submit registration to ECHA via REACH-IT
- 5. Pay registration fees based on tonnage
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Sources
- • ECHA REACH regulation
- • ECHA SVHC candidate list
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