What is Annex XVII of REACH?

The Annex XVII of REACH regulation contains the list of restrictions of certain hazardous substances, mixtures and articles for their marketing and use on the European market. A restriction can apply to any substance on its own, in a mixture or in an article, including those that do not require registration.

What is the current REACH Regulation?

The REACH Regulation requires companies that manufacture or import chemical substances in quantities greater than one ton per year to collect information about the properties in these substances and assess the risks they pose.

What does REACH Regulation mean?

REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of chemicals.

How do you comply with REACH chemical regulations?

To comply with the regulation, companies must identify and manage the risks linked to the substances they manufacture and market in the EU. They have to demonstrate to ECHA how the substance can be safely used, and they must communicate the risk management measures to the users.

What is restricted substance list?

A Restricted Substance List (RSL) helps companies meet regulatory requirements. A RSL is a list of chemicals restricted in consumer products, usually due to a governmental regulation or law. Some brands have a RSL that may go above and beyond regulatory requirements.

What are restricted chemicals?

Restricted chemicals are chemicals that are restricted by use and/or quantities. If restricted chemicals are present at the school, each storage location must be addressed in the school’s written emergency plan. Also, plan maps must clearly denote the storage locations of these chemicals.

What is not covered by REACH regulations?

Waste, as defined in the EU’s waste legislation, is exempt from REACH, but a product recovered from waste is not. REACH applies for any substance, mixture or article you recover from waste that meets the end of waste criteria.

Why restricted substances list is important?

Restricted Substances Lists (RSL) testing helps manufacturers and retailers ensure their products comply with the fast-changing regulations and standards that govern which kind of chemicals and substances can be used in products.

How many substances are on the REACH list?

Download the Latest REACH SVHC List in Excel Table. REACH SVHC list is not a static list and it is updated frequently. Up to 17 Jan 2022, there are 223 substances/entries on the SVHC candidate list.

What are banned restricted chemicals?

Chemicals are banned when they are discovered to be harmful to human beings and environment while some chemicals are restricted when there is the likelihood of people abusing the chemical and turning them into hard drugs.

Why are chemicals restricted?

Substances subject to restrictions are hazardous chemicals, and therefore must be used under strictly controlled conditions since their manufacture, marketing or use represent unacceptable risks for human health or the environment.