REACH Regulation for Articles

A Quick Overview of the REACH Regulation for Companies Selling Articles in the EU

Are you a company that sells articles on the European Union (EU) market? Complying with REACH regulations is essential to ensure the safety of human health and the environment. This guide will give you a quick overview of the regulations you need to pay attention to.

1. Determine whether your article contains substances that need to be registered under REACH: If your article contains substances intended for release and the amount of these substances is above one ton per year, you need to comply with the registration obligation of REACH articles under Article 7(1).
2. Identify highly hazardous substances (SVHCs) in your article: If your article contains SVHCs in concentrations of more than 0.1% (w/b) and are included in the list of SVHC candidates for authorization, you need to convey the name of the substance and the safe use instructions to your customers under Article 33 REACH. In addition, you should submit information about this article to the SCIP database based on the waste framework directive.
3. Tell the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) if you market an article containing SVHC: If your article contains SVHC in a concentration of more than 0.1% (w/b) and the amount of substances per year is above one tonne, you must notify ECHA in accordance with Article 7(2) of REACH.
4. Check if your article contains restricted substances: Companies placing articles on the EU market must ensure that they do not contain restricted substances according to Annex XVII REACH.

To ensure compliance, it is important to work with a REACH consultant or consider using a chemical supply chain management solution such as ComplyMarket.

How ComplyMarket can help you:

• ComplyDoC: is the first smart and open-source IT solution for supply chain sustainability management, chemical compliance, and products to collect information from suppliers.
• REACH education and training.
• REACH ad hoc consultation.

In addition, it is recommended to stay up-to-date with the latest information and guidance by visiting the ECHA website at ECHA-Website.

By following these regulations, you will not only comply with EU requirements, but also build a reputation as a responsible and compliant company.