Protheragen-ING Lab's team of experts is dedicated to helping our clients meet the ever-changing legal compliance challenges related to chemical, environmental, and product safety. We offer SVHC notification services to assist companies that produce SVHCs and companies that manufacture products containing SVHCs in meeting their liability obligations under REACH.
Introduction to SVHC
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) are chemicals that pose serious risks to human health and the environment. These substances are regulated under the European Union's REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation.
Substances recognized as SVHC need to meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Toxic for Reproduction (CMR): Chemicals that can cause cancer, genetic mutations, or reproductive toxicity.
- Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT): Chemicals that persist in the environment, accumulate in living organisms, and are toxic.
- Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative (vPvB): Chemicals that are extremely resistant to degradation and accumulate in organisms.
- Substances of Equivalent Concern: Chemicals that may not fit the above categories but still pose significant health or environmental risks, such as endocrine disruptors.
Under the REACH regulation, companies must notify the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) if they produce or import articles containing SVHCs above a concentration of 0.1% weight by weight (w/w) and in quantities totaling over one tonne per year.
Steps for our SVHC notification
- Identify SVHCs - Conduct a thorough assessment of the chemicals used in your products to determine if any are listed as SVHCs.
- Quantify Concentrations - Measure the concentration of each SVHC in your articles to ensure compliance with the 0.1% w/w threshold.
- Gather Data - Collect all necessary information on the use, exposure, and quantities of the SVHC.
- Submit Notification - Use the IUCLID software to prepare and submit your notification to ECHA.
- Regular Updates - Monitor the SVHC Candidate List for updates and ensure ongoing compliance with any new additions.
Our SVHC notification services
- EU REACH Only Representative (OR) service
- Identification of obligations for SVHC notification
- Registration of intentionally released substances in articles
- REACH SVHC testing and screening
a. Testing of products and formulations with SVHC exceeding 0.1% w/w
b. SVHC declaration forms for each product
c. Custom lists of SVHC chemicals
d. Support specific industry sectors or customer requirements
- REACH SVHC risk assessment
- Bill of Materials (BoM) assessment
- EU REACH compliance service
- SVHC Notifications
- Third-party technical support services
- SVHC use and registration status determination services
- Regulatory consulting and training services
Benefits of our services
- Regulatory Compliance: Avoid fines and legal repercussions by meeting REACH requirements.
- Market Access: Maintain access to the European market by adhering to regulatory standards.
- Consumer Trust: Enhance your brand's reputation by demonstrating a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with hazardous chemicals in your products.
If you need assistance with SVHC notification, please contact us. Our team of experts will help you navigate the complex chemical regulations and ensure your products meet all necessary standards.