What is the REACH SVHC list?
Substances fulfilling one or more of the criteria defined in Article 57 of the EU REACH Regulation can be identified as “substances of very high concern” (SVHC) and put on the “candidate List for authorization” which is also called “REACH SVHC list”.
How do I know if I have SVHC?
The SVHC identification is based on the hazard properties of a substance. Comments are particularly welcome on:
- the identity of the substance (i.e. on the substance name/EC number/CAS number/molecular structure etc.)
- PBT or vPvB properties and on properties giving rise to an equivalent level of concern.
What is a SVHC statement?
Article 33(1) of the REACH Regulation states that manufacturers and importers of articles (products) are required to notify their customers of the presence of any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in their products exceeding 0.1% by weight and provide instructions on safe use of the product.
How often is SVHC list updated?
every 6 months
The SVHC Candidate List is updated every 6 months.
How many chemicals are on the SVHC list?
223 SVHC
The most recent update occurred in January 2022 to include a total of 223 SVHC.
What is SVHC full form?
A substance of very high concern (SVHC) is a chemical substance (or part of a group of chemical substances) concerning which it has been proposed that use within the European Union be subject to authorisation under the REACH Regulation.
Is cobalt a CMR?
Cobalt is on the list of CMR substances, so must be declared on the label of the medical device to meet the new regulation.
Is Cobalt Part of reach?
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 tonnes per annum.
Is cobalt a SVHC?
Cobalt dichloride as well as cobalt(II) carbonate, cobalt(II) diacetate, cobalt(II) dinitrate and cobalt(II) sulphate have been placed on the candidate list of SVHC on 28th October, 2008 and 15th December, 2010, respectively, due to the identification as carcinogenic and toxic for reproduction substances.
Is chromium a CMR?
At present, in the Cr group, Cr(VI) is considered as CMR substance [25] when Cr(VI) is inhaled. In humans, the associated cancer is that of the lungs.
What uses cobalt?
Uses Of Cobalt Cobalt is used in many alloys & super alloys to make parts in aircraft engines, gas turbine, high-speed steels, corrosion resistant alloys, cemented carbides. It is used in magnets and magnetic recording media. It is also used as catalysts for the petroleum and chemical industries.
Is benzene a CMR?
A substance can have one or more of the CMR hazards. When it has more it is classified according to the evidence for each type of hazard, for example: CM: benzene is carc. 1A, muta….
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What is a Reprotoxin?
reprotoxins (R): substances and preparations which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may produce or increase the incidence of non-heritable adverse effects in the progeny and/or an impairment of male or female reproductive functions or capacity.
Is cobalt used in phones?
Cobalt is an essential mineral for the lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, laptops and smart phones. It offers the highest energy density and is key for boosting battery life.
What is the reach SVHC finder?
REACH SVHC Finder is a free tool developed by CSP to help you quickly search if a chemical substance belongs to Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) under EU REACH regulation or not and whether it is subject to REACH authorization. It allows you to search both SVHC list and authorization list at the same time.
What are the communication requirements for SVHC on candidate list?
Communication Requirement: If any SVHC on candidate list is present in your product with a concentration above 0.1% (w/w), you are obliged to inform the recipients of the article along the supply chain about the chemical name (s) and how the article can be safely used.
How to notify the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) about SVHC?
Notification: Submit notification to European Chemical Agency (ECHA) if any SVHC on candidate list present in an article has a concentration above 0.1% (w/w) and the total amount of the SVHC exceeds 1 tonne per annum per producer or importer. The SVHC candidate list will be regularly updated from time to time. SVHC notification starts from 2011.
What are the consequences of including a substance in SVHCs?
However, there are some direct consequences of including a substance on the list of SVHCs. Suppliers of pure SVHCs must provide their customers with a safety data sheet (SDS). Suppliers of mixtures of substances which contain more than 0.1% by weight of any SVHC must provide their customers with a safety data sheet on request.