Which products need REACH compliance?
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📋 Direct Answer
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Check the official pageREACH applies to virtually ALL products placed on the EU market that contain chemical substances. Common categories: Electronics (lead in solder, flame retardants), Textiles (dyes, finishes), Toys (heavy metals, phthalates), Cosmetics (restricted substances), Furniture (formaldehyde in wood), Plastics (additives). Key requirement: SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) must be below 0.1% w/w per article.
📝 Step-by-Step Guide
Prerequisites
- •Product identification complete
- •Supplier material data available
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Request substance declarations from supplier
Ask your manufacturer for REACH compliance declarations and material safety data sheets (MSDS/SDS).
- 2
Screen for SVHC substances
Cross-reference your product materials against the current SVHC Candidate List. Focus on articles (not substances or mixtures) for the 0.1% threshold.
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File SCIP notification if required
If SVHC > 0.1% w/w, submit notification via ECHA's SCIP database before placing on EU market.
💰 Cost Breakdown
| Item | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Substance declaration from manufacturer | ask the operator for the current rate | one-time |
| SVHC screening | ask the operator for the current rate | one-time |
| Documentation and SCIP filing | ask the operator for the current rate | one-time |
| Total Estimate | $600 – $2,300 | per product line |
REACH violations can result in EU-wide product ban
Member states can restrict or ban products containing non-compliant substances; fines vary by country €50,000
🛡️ Prevention Steps
- ✓Screen products against SVHC Candidate List quarterly
- ✓Maintain REACH compliance documentation
- ✓Use REACH-compliant suppliers
Item by Item
RequiredSVHC CheckFreeConfirm timing with the operator or competent authority 1-2 weeks
- 1Download current SVHC Candidate List from ECHA
- 2Identify substances in your product
- 3Test if concentration >0.1% w/w per article
InfoProduct-Specific Requirements——
- 1Electronics: RoHS limits lead, mercury, cadmium
- 2Toys: EN 71-3 restricts 19 elements
- 3Cosmetics: EU Cosmetics Regulation limits ingredients
Comparison
| Full REACH registration (manufacturers/importers >10 tonnes/year) | SCIP notification (articles containing SVHC >0.1% w/w) | |
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| Best For | Large manufacturers/importers handling bulk chemicals | Cross-border e-commerce sellers importing finished goods |
| Est. Cost | ask the operator for the current rate; this page does not invent a range | ask the operator for the current rate; this page does not invent a range |
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Open Compliance Checker →Common Mistakes
❌ Thinking REACH only applies to chemical products
💥 Consequence: Textiles, electronics, jewelry, and other consumer goods also contain SVHC substances requiring declaration
✅ Fix: Check all product materials against ECHA SVHC candidate list; request material declarations from suppliers
❌ Ignoring REACH obligations when importing through Amazon FBA
💥 Consequence: Amazon can delist products; customs may seize shipments; fines up to €50,000 per violation
✅ Fix: Prepare REACH compliance documentation before shipping to EU; include SCIP database notification
Seller Paths
REACH Compliance Path
- 1. Screen all materials against SVHC Candidate List
- 2. Conduct SVHC testing if screening is uncertain
- 3. Prepare REACH Declaration if SVHC above 0.1%
- 4. Register with ECHA if manufacturing/importing >1 ton/year
- 5. Update declaration annually
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Sources
- • ECHA REACH regulation
- • ECHA SVHC candidate list
- • EUR-Lex REACH ↗
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