REACH-SVHC testing refers to the testing of the substances of high concern (SVHC, Substances of Very High Concern) in the product according to the EU REACH regulations. REACH certification is designed to ensure the safe use of chemicals and to control potential hazards to human health and the environment.
What is the REACH-SVHC?
SVHC (highly concerned substance) is a class of chemicals defined in the REACH regulations that are significantly hazardous to health and the environment. These substances may have the following characteristics:
1. Oncogenic
2. Mutagenicity
3. Reproductive toxicity
4. Persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity
5. Persistence and biocumulation
Each year, the European Chemicals Services Agency (ECHA) updates the SVHC list, which now includes nearly 200 substances.
Scope of application for REACH-SVHC testing
The REACH regulations apply to all chemicals on the EU market and products containing chemical substances, such as:
1. Electrical appliances and electronic products
2. Textiles
3. Toys
4. Building materials
5. Packaging materials
6. Cosmetics
7. Auto parts
The REACH-SVHC test process
1. Determine the applicable scope of the products
2. Determine the test substances
3. Samples and data shall be submitted
4. Laboratory testing
5. Issue the test report
Importance of the REACH-SVHC test
1. Legal compliance: Ensure that the products meet the EU chemical regulatory requirements through REACH-SVHC testing, and avoid any bans or fines from the EU market due to non-compliance.
2. Product safety: To ensure that the chemicals in the products do not cause harm to consumers' health and the environment.
3. Market competitiveness: Through SVHC testing, improve the competitiveness of products in the international market and win the trust of customers.
REACH-SVHC testing is mandatory in the EU market for products containing chemical substances, and the testing process includes sample submission, substance testing, and reporting. After passing the testing, ensure that the product meets the restriction requirements of SVHC substances, which is conducive to the legal sales of enterprises in the EU market and improve the safety of the product.
GRGTEST provides enterprises with whether REACH-SVHC is included in their products. Test the raw materials and finally integrate into the compliance CHB evaluation report of the product, and provide the compliance evaluation report to reflect the final description of the product compliance with the REACH regulations.