- Trigger threshold
- 0.1% w/w per article — inclusive
- Duties tracked
- 3 Art. 33 · Art. 7(2) · SCIP
- Candidate List
- 253 entries as of 2026-02-04
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- Candidate List version
- 2026-02-04
- Annex XVII version
- 2026-04-30
| Regime | Applies? | Threshold | Your value | Action required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART. 33 | — | ≥ 0.1% w/w | 0% w/w | — |
| ART. 7(2) | — | ≥ 0.1% w/w AND > 1.0 t/y | 0 t/y | — |
| SCIP | — | ≥ 0.1% w/w + EU market | EU supplier | — |
| Annex XVII | — | Per Annex XVII entry | — | — |
When does a REACH SVHC trigger duties?
A substance on the ECHA Candidate List present in an article at or above 0.1% w/w triggers a communication duty under REACH Article 33, and — once it is also placed on the EU market — a SCIP database submission. ECHA notification under Article 7(2) is added when the same substance exceeds 1 tonne per year per producer/importer.
The 0.1% w/w threshold is inclusive: 0.1000% triggers, 0.0999% does not. The Article 7(2) tonnage threshold of 1 t/y is strict (greater-than, so exactly 1.0 t/y does not trigger). The SCIP submission duty has applied since 5 January 2021.
| Regime | Trigger | In force |
|---|---|---|
| Article 33 communication | SVHC ≥ 0.1% w/w in article | Since 2007 (REACH entry into force) |
| Article 7(2) ECHA notification | SVHC ≥ 0.1% w/w AND > 1 t/y per actor | Since 2011-06-01 |
| SCIP submission | SVHC ≥ 0.1% w/w placed on EU market | Since 2021-01-05 |
| Annex XVII restriction | Per-entry concentration / use limit | Per amending Regulation |
The Candidate List held 253 entries as of 2026-02-04 (ECHA's 36th update) and is updated by ECHA roughly twice a year. This tool indexes a curated high-impact subset — always re-verify an unmatched substance against the official ECHA portal.
Sources: ECHA Candidate List (1907/2006 Art. 59) · SCIP duty under the Waste Framework Directive · Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH consolidated)
Page updated 2026-06-16Regulatory data verified 2026-06-16 against ECHA Candidate List
REACH SVHC frequently asked questions
What concentration triggers REACH Article 33?
An SVHC on the ECHA Candidate List present in an article at or above 0.1% by weight per article triggers the Article 33 communication duty. The threshold is inclusive — 0.1000% triggers, 0.0999% does not. Per CJEU C-106/14, the 0.1% is calculated per article ("once an article, always an article"), not per the whole assembled product.
Is the 0.1% threshold per article or per whole product?
Per article. The CJEU ruled in case C-106/14 (2015) that the 0.1% w/w threshold applies to each individual article that makes up a complex product, so a small SVHC-bearing component is assessed on its own weight, not diluted across the finished assembly.
When did the SCIP database submission become mandatory?
The duty to submit information on SVHCs in articles to ECHA's SCIP database has applied since 5 January 2021, under Article 9(1)(i) of the Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC). The database itself opened on 28 October 2020 for voluntary submissions.
When is an Article 7(2) ECHA notification required?
Notification to ECHA under Article 7(2) is required when an SVHC is present in articles above 0.1% w/w AND the total of that substance in those articles exceeds 1 tonne per year per producer or importer. The tonnage test is strict greater-than, so exactly 1.0 t/y does not trigger it.
What is the Article 7(6) exemption?
Article 7(6) exempts you from the Article 7(2) notification if the substance has already been registered for that specific use. The communication duty under Article 33 and the SCIP submission still apply — the exemption only removes the ECHA notification leg.
Does a non-EU supplier have to submit to SCIP?
The SCIP submission obligation falls on EU-established suppliers of articles. A non-EU supplier does not submit directly, but the obligation effectively inherits to the first EU-established actor (importer or downstream EU supplier) who places the article on the EU market.
Does a 'Clear' result here mean my article is REACH-compliant?
No. This tool indexes a curated subset of the highest-impact SVHCs, not the full Candidate List of 253 substances. If your substance is not matched, the verdict reflects only the indexed subset — it does not confirm the substance is off the Candidate List or otherwise compliant. Always re-verify an unmatched identifier against the official ECHA portal.
This checker reports the status of the substance against ECHA's published Candidate List and Annex XVII as of the dates cited above. It does not constitute legal advice. Operators remain responsible for confirming results against the current ECHA dissemination portal and consulting qualified counsel for market-specific obligations.