What is the SVHC candidate list?
The UK REACH Candidate List is a list of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) that may be recommended for inclusion on the Authorisation List (Annex 14) of UK REACH.
How many substances are in REACH SVHC list?
224 substances/
REACH SVHC list is not a static list and it is updated frequently. Up to 10 Jun 2022, there are 224 substances/entries on the SVHC candidate list.
How do I know if I have SVHC?
The SVHC identification is based on the hazard properties of a substance. Comments are particularly welcome on:
- the identity of the substance (i.e. on the substance name/EC number/CAS number/molecular structure etc.)
- PBT or vPvB properties and on properties giving rise to an equivalent level of concern.
What is EU REACH SVHC?
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has current and future substances identified as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). Once a substance is added to the SVHC Candidate List, the EU REACH Regulation imposes immediate obligations on manufacturers and importers to declare the substances if present.
What is ECHA SVHC?
The Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). Pursuant to Article 59(10) of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation), ECHA is required to publish and update the Candidate List of SVHC on the ECHA website. This Candidate List is deemed to be the only authentic version.
What is the limit for SVHC?
Article 33(1) of the REACH Regulation states that manufacturers and importers of articles (products) are required to notify their customers of the presence of any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in their products exceeding 0.1% by weight and provide instructions on safe use of the product.
What does SVHC stand for?
SVHC stands for “Substance of Very High Concern”. Substances may be identified as SVHCs when they: meet the criteria for classification as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) category 1A or 1B in accordance with the CLP Regulation.
What is SVHC screening?
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) testing provides business, consumers, and end-users with the assurance that tested products and materials do not contain a detrimental amount of chemicals that are hazardous to human health and the environment.
What is SVHC packaging?
SCIP Database & Notifications From 5 January 2021 companies supplying articles containing Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) on the REACH Candidate List in a concentration of 0.1% w/w or above need to notify their information via the new SCIP database.
How often is SVHC list updated?
twice a year
Here are the top five questions our Regulatory team has responded to over the past month. Question: The European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) substance of very high concern (SVHC) list is updated twice a year.
What is EU reach SVHC?
What is SVHC material?
A substance of very high concern (SVHC) is a chemical substance (or part of a group of chemical substances) concerning which it has been proposed that use within the European Union be subject to authorisation under the REACH Regulation.
Is cobalt Part of reach?
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 tonnes per annum.
Is cobalt a SVHC?
Cobalt dichloride as well as cobalt(II) carbonate, cobalt(II) diacetate, cobalt(II) dinitrate and cobalt(II) sulphate have been placed on the candidate list of SVHC on 28th October, 2008 and 15th December, 2010, respectively, due to the identification as carcinogenic and toxic for reproduction substances.
When was SVHC last updated?
The most recent update occurred in January 2022 to include a total of 223 SVHC.