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REACH SVHC Compliance in the European Union

A practical guide to REACH SVHC Compliance for electronics sold in the European Union: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Articles sold in the EU, including electronics; Products containing candidate list substances above 0.1% by weight

Authority

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)

Local representative

Not applicable — the supplier and importer are responsible

Timeline

Ongoing; update when the candidate list changes

Cost

Screening and notification costs vary

If you do not comply

Enforcement action and market restrictions

Who needs this

Articles sold in the EU, including electronics
Products containing candidate list substances above 0.1% by weight

Documents you need

SVHC screening of the bill of materials
SCIP notification records
Safety information provided to customers

Compliance checklist

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SVHC screening of the bill of materials
SCIP notification records
Safety information provided to customers

How to comply

Check the current candidate list
Screen components for substances above 0.1% by weight
Notify SCIP where required
Provide safety information to recipients

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: REACH SVHC Compliance — European Union
Product category: Electronics
Authority: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Legal basis: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)

Documents we already have:
  1. SVHC screening of the bill of materials
  2. SCIP notification records
  3. Safety information provided to customers

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under REACH SVHC Compliance in the European Union?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Ongoing; update when the candidate list changes.

Screening and notification costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Candidate list not checked against current version
SCIP notification missing
No information provided to customers

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.