SVHC under REACH

REACH Substances of Very High Concern, SVHC, are substances that fulfil any below criteria:

• Chemicals classified as CMR in categories 1 or 2.
  CMR: Carcinogenic, mutagenic or reproduction toxic chemicals.

• PBT substances and vPvB substances as specified in REACH annex XIII.
  PBT = Persistent, bioaccumulative or toxic chemical.
  vPvB = very persistent or very bioaccumulative or toxic chemical.

• Other chemicals for which there is scientific evidence of probable serious impact on human health or on environment, with similar degree of concern of the above mentioned substances. An example for this type of chemicals are endocrine disruptors with effects on hormone system.
  

The list of SVHC is updated continuously by ECHA agency in form of a so-called SVHC candidate list. For the time being, there are some 30 substances on that list.

If further evaluation confirms very high concern than these substances will be part of a list of substances that require special action - REACH annex XIV - without being deleted from the candidate list. Substances on the list in REACH annex XIV need approval by ECHA if used as single chemical or in mixtures, or in articles that are manufactured in EU. The purpose is to achieve:

• Full control of all risks arising from production or use of that SVHC, and

• Substitution of this SVHC where ever economically and technically feasible.

SVHC evaluation

You are not sure whether any of your products contain SVHC above allowed concentrations and quantities? Then please follow the link to SVHC evaluation.

Consulting services

Consulting on above issues is offered by Eurofins Product Testing A/S, please contact

Mrs. Liv Vestergaard

Phone +45 70 22 42 76 / direct call +45 87 54 57 47

Email lve@eurofins.dk