REACH SVHC: Information Obligation on Substances of Concern
The REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006) requires retailers to inform about substances of very high concern (SVHC) in articles when their concentration exceeds 0.1 percent.
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What REACH Regulation means
Under Article 33 REACH, suppliers of articles that contain an SVHC substance from the candidate list above 0.1 percent must pass on sufficient information for safe use. Consumers also have a right to information, which must be provided free of charge within 45 days.
Who it applies to
Affected are retailers of articles such as electronics, textiles, toys, jewelry, and household goods that may contain SVHC substances. The information obligation applies regardless of company size.
What must be shown in the shop
- Note on contained SVHC (> 0.1 percent)
- Information on safe use
- Contact for information requests
How ShopCompliance solves this automatically
ShopCompliance stores contained SVHC substances and an information contact per product and displays the mandatory information automatically. That way you answer consumer requests on time and consistently.
Implementing REACH Regulation in your Shopify store
- 1Check SVHC
Compare the ingredients of your articles with the REACH candidate list and note substances above 0.1 percent per product.
- 2Store a use note
Add information on safe use and a contact for information requests under Article 33.
- 3Automate the information
ShopCompliance shows the SVHC note in the listing so that you answer consumer requests consistently within the 45-day deadline.
Checklist: REACH Regulation
- ✓Note on contained SVHC (> 0.1 percent)
- ✓Information on safe use
- ✓Contact for information requests
Risks of non-compliance
Anyone who breaches the SVHC information and disclosure obligation under Article 33 REACH risks warning letters from competitors and associations as well as market surveillance measures. Violations of the REACH requirements can lead to fines and, in the event of repetition, distribution restrictions.
Meet it automatically with ShopCompliance
Activate the REACH Regulation module in a few clicks. ShopCompliance manages the mandatory information centrally and renders it automatically on your storefront, no theme code.
Open in the Shopify App StoreFrequently asked questions about REACH Regulation
What are SVHC substances?+
Substances of very high concern on the REACH candidate list, such as certain plasticizers, heavy metals, or flame retardants.
From what concentration does an obligation exist?+
As soon as an SVHC substance makes up more than 0.1 percent of the article, information and disclosure obligations apply.
How quickly must I provide information?+
On a consumer request, the information must be provided free of charge within 45 days.
Does this also apply to imported goods?+
Yes. Importers and retailers of third-country goods must also ensure the SVHC information.
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