What is the REACH Regulation?
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) requires companies placing articles on the EU or EEA market to disclose SVHCs above 0.1% w/w at the component article level, keep pace with Candidate List updates, and support downstream notification and reporting workflows.
Why REACH Is Different
REACH is not a one-time certification exercise. It is a continuous supply chain obligation that follows the product, not the legal entity.
Component-level threshold logic changes what “compliant” means
Under established EU interpretation, the 0.1% threshold for SVHCs applies at the level of each component article within a complex product. A small component can trigger obligations even if the overall product concentration appears negligible. This makes product structure and supplier granularity non-negotiable.
Candidate list updates trigger obligations immediately
The SVHC Candidate List is updated twice per year. When a substance is added, disclosure obligations can apply right away. There is no grace period to wait for the next audit cycle.
Multiple obligation types run in parallel
REACH supply chain actors face disclosure duties (Article 33), potential notification duties (Article 7(2) when the volume threshold is also met), and ongoing compliance with restrictions (Annex XVII) and authorisations (Annex XIV). Each has different data needs, timelines, and evidence expectations.
Downstream reporting is structured and unforgiving
Beyond customer communication, companies may need to support structured reporting and notification workflows, including SCIP submissions. The burden is often less about “knowing” and more about assembling evidence in the required format, repeatedly.
Regulatory Timeline
What This Means Operationally
REACH readiness is not a single deadline. It is a set of recurring triggers, especially Candidate List updates and rolling restriction and authorisation timelines. Your process has to be built to absorb change without restarting from scratch.
Core Challenges for Companies
Component-level Evidence Is Hard To Obtain and Maintain
Many organizations still rely on product-level statements or incomplete supplier declarations. That approach breaks down when obligations depend on individual components.
Supplier Data Arrives in Inconsistent Formats
Even when suppliers respond, information is often delivered as PDFs, emails, or spreadsheet fragments. Without consistent structure, teams cannot reliably determine who is affected by an SVHC update or assemble defensible disclosures.
Candidate List Updates Create Repeated Rework
Each update forces a new round of analysis and outreach. Manual methods do not scale across hundreds of products and thousands of suppliers.
Notification and Reporting Readiness Is Often an Afterthought
Teams may focus on customer communication but struggle when regulators or customers request structured outputs, evidence trails, or submission-ready datasets.
Audit Defense Depends on Traceability
It is not enough to state compliance. Teams must show what was asked, what was received, how conclusions were reached, and when data was last validated.
Built for Continuous REACH Compliance
REACH compliance is not a one-time task—it requires constant updates and precise data. Collect component-level SVHC information and keep your records audit-ready as regulations evolve. Stay aligned with every Candidate List update without restarting your process
Connect Product Data, Supplier Evidence, and Regulatory Logic
Bring together product structure, supplier input, and REACH requirements in one unified workflow—eliminating fragmented processes.
- Integrated workflow linking BOM, supplier data, and SVHC regulatory logic
- Structured component-level view to support accurate REACH assessments
Collect Once, Reuse Across Regulations
Reduce duplicate supplier outreach by capturing product and substance data once and applying it across multiple requirements.
- Single collection of supplier declarations and substance data
- Reuse of structured evidence across REACH and other substance regulations
Gain Component-Level Visibility for SVHC Compliance
Understand where SVHCs are present and at what concentration with structured, component-level data.
- Capture SVHC declarations at the appropriate component level
- Maintain structured substance identity and concentration data
Stay Current with Candidate List Updates
Quickly respond to regulatory changes with a system that identifies impacted products and guides follow-up actions.
- Automated identification of affected products when the Candidate List updates
- Targeted supplier outreach for missing, outdated, or impacted data
Ensure Fast, Defensible Disclosures
Maintain a living, traceable record of compliance data to support Article 33 disclosures and internal reviews.
- Traceable record of supplier requests, responses, and decisions
- Audit-ready documentation for disclosures and downstream reporting workflows
Turn Supplier Data into Defensible REACH Compliance
Fragmented supplier data makes compliance harder than it should be. Centralize SVHC declarations, standardize information, and maintain full traceability across your supply chain. Respond faster to regulatory changes with confidence and clarity.
Which Industries are Affected by REACH
REACH affects any business placing physical articles on the EU or EEA market, but the operational burden varies by sector and supply chain shape.
Electronics and Industrial Machinery
Complex assemblies and deep supplier tiers increase the likelihood that a small component triggers obligations. Component-level structure and scalable supplier engagement are essential.
Automotive and Aerospace Supply Chains
High part counts and multi-tier sourcing amplify the challenge of maintaining current SVHC evidence. Traceability and change management reduce program fragility.
Consumer Goods and Diversified Manufacturing Portfolios
Large SKU volumes make Candidate List updates disruptive unless evidence is centralized and reusable across product families and supplier groups.
Importers and Distributors
Importers often carry the heaviest burden for EU market placement. Distributors also face SCIP-related requirements. Both need a system that can manage evidence and outputs without owning the upstream manufacturing data directly.
Ready to Streamline Product Compliance Across Your Supply Chain?
REACH obligations are continuous and component-driven. If your evidence is scattered, every Candidate List update becomes a scramble. Book a demo to review how you can build a component-level SVHC evidence baseline and keep it current as REACH evolves.
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FAQ: REACH Compliance
What triggers Article 33 disclosure under REACH?
If an SVHC is present above 0.1% w/w, companies must provide information to business customers proactively. For consumer enquiries, they must respond within forty five days.
Why does component-level assessment matter?
For complex products, the 0.1% threshold is applied to each component article within the product. A small part can trigger obligations even if the finished product concentration appears low.
How often does the SVHC Candidate List change?
At least twice per year. When new SVHCs are added, obligations can apply immediately, which is why recurring update workflows are critical.
When does Article 7(2) notification apply?
Article 7(2) notification obligations can apply when the SVHC concentration threshold is exceeded and the total volume is above 1 tonne per year, with a deadline six months after the substance is listed.
How does SCIP relate to REACH obligations?
SCIP is a structured database requirement for SVHC-containing articles placed on the EU market. It affects multiple supply chain actors, including distributors, and increases the value of collecting SVHC data in a structured, reusable format.