Which products need REACH compliance?
Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02
📋 Direct Answer
REACH applies to virtually ALL products placed on the EU market that contain chemical substances. Common categories: (1) Electronics (lead in solder, flame retardants), (2) Textiles (dyes, finishes), (3) Toys (heavy metals, phthalates), (4) Cosmetics (restricted substances), (5) Furniture (formaldehyde in wood), (6) Plastics (additives). Key requirement: SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) must be below 0.1% w/w per article.
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Requirements
Free check possible
Est. Total Cost
1-2 weeks
Timeline
Item by Item
RequiredSVHC CheckFree1-2 weeks
- 1Download current SVHC Candidate List from ECHA
- 2Identify substances in your product
- 3Test if concentration >0.1% w/w per article
InfoProduct-Specific RequirementsN/AN/A
- 1Electronics: RoHS limits lead, mercury, cadmium
- 2Toys: EN 71-3 restricts 19 elements
- 3Cosmetics: EU Cosmetics Regulation limits ingredients
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- • ECHA REACH regulation
- • ECHA SVHC candidate list
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