REACH and SVHCs: Articles, Materials and Supplier Declarations
REACH assessment depends on whether the product is a substance, mixture or article and on the supply-chain role. Checking the Candidate List does not complete every chemical obligation.
Questions for your situation
Does every product need one REACH certificate?
Applicable duties depend on product type, substances, quantities and market role. Supplier statements, tests and required registrations or notifications serve different purposes. Do not assume a universal official certificate exists for every item. Begin by identifying components and responsible EU supply-chain parties.
Does finding an SVHC always mean the product is prohibited?
Candidate listing, restrictions and authorisation requirements need separate examination. Content and product type may trigger information or other duties. Check applicable restrictions too. A Candidate List result alone does not justify either unrestricted sale or an automatic prohibition conclusion.
Can a whole-product average conceal an issue in a small component?
Determine which components retain article status and the level at which relevant thresholds apply. Inappropriate composite sampling may dilute a concentrated substance in a small part. Prepare a component and material inventory and sample for the actual obligation. Do not decide solely from total product mass.
Is an old supplier conformity statement sufficient?
Check the product, material and list version it addresses. Ask how later list or formulation changes are tracked. Support vague statements with technical information or targeted testing where needed. Controls can follow risk and information reliability rather than testing every substance with every purchase.
Can a RoHS report be used in a REACH file?
Compare substances, materials and methods covered. Shared evidence may support part of the file, but the regulations have different scopes and duties. A favourable RoHS result does not complete all REACH restrictions and information obligations. Identify the requirement supported by each item of evidence.
What should happen to existing stock after a new SVHC is listed?
Identify affected components and suppliers and obtain current content information. Assess information or notification effects under applicable conditions. Update earlier declarations and communicate required information. A favourable old report does not establish that the newly listed substance was assessed.
Share the subject, organisation or product, target market, current evidence and target date. The team can then separate consultancy, official fees, independent evaluation and realistic timing.