A Quick Overview of REACH Regulations for Sellers of Products in the EU
Are you a company that sells products in the EU market? Compliance with REACH regulations is extremely important to ensure human health and environmental safety. This guide will give you a quick overview of the regulations you need to consider.
< class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Determine whether your product contains substances that must be registered under REACH: If your product contains substances designed for release and the sum of these substances exceeds one tonne per year, the product registration obligation under Article 7(1) of REACH You have to comply with them.
< class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Identify SVHCs in your product: If your product contains SVHCs at a concentration above 0.1% and these substances are on the list of candidate SVHCs for authorization, you must provide customers with the name of this substance and instructions for safe use under REACH article 33. You will also need to submit this information to the SCIP database based on the framework waste directive.
< class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Report products containing SVHCs in your product to the EU Chemicals Agency (ECHA): If the concentration of SVHCs in your product is above 0.1% and more than one tonne per year, you must report this information to ECHA in accordance with Article 7(2) of REACH.
< class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Check if your product contains restricted substances: Companies offering products to the EU market must ensure that their products do not contain restricted substances according to Annex XVII of REACH.
To ensure compliance, it is important to work with a REACH consultant or consider using chemical supply chain management solutions such as ComplyMarket.
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< class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">ComplyDoC: The first open-source smart solution for supply chain, chemical compliance, and product sustainability management.
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It is also recommended that you visit the ECHA website ECHA Website to keep up to date with the latest information and guides.
Complying with these regulations will not only meet EU requirements but also help you build your reputation as a responsible and compliant company.