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REACH Analysis refers to testing services that identify and quantify substances of very high concern (SVHCs) and restricted chemicals as defined under the REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. This European Union regulation governs the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), aiming to protect human health and the environment.
Manufacturers, importers, and downstream users are obligated to ensure compliance by identifying and controlling chemicals in their products. Our REACH testing service provides accurate analytical support to help you meet regulatory and market access requirements.
REACH Analysis refers to testing services that identify and quantify substances of very high concern (SVHCs) and restricted chemicals as defined under the REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. This European Union regulation governs the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), aiming to protect human health and the environment. Manufacturers, importers, and downstream users are obligated to ensure compliance by identifying and controlling chemicals in their products. Our REACH testing service provides accurate analytical support to help you meet regulatory and market access requirements.
REACH testing involves chemical extraction followed by instrumental analysis using techniques such as:
Our REACH compliance analysis includes the following steps:
| Feature | REACH Testing | RoHS Testing | SVHC Spot-Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Substances | >200 SVHCs, Annex XVII restrictions | 10 restricted substances | Typically a subset of SVHCs |
| Legal Basis | REACH (EC 1907/2006) | RoHS (EU 2011/65/EU + amendments) | Internal screening only |
| Matrix Types | All materials (organic/inorganic) | Mostly electrical/electronic products | Any selected material |
| Detection Techniques | GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, etc. | XRF + confirmation by wet chemistry | Flexible (preliminary) |
| Result Format | CAS number, substance name, % content | Pass/Fail + ppm levels | Positive/Negative |
| Certification | Yes (for full reports) | Yes | No (pre-screen only) |
This refers to 0.1% weight-by-weight (w/w) of a SVHC in an article. If exceeded, communication or notification obligations apply under REACH.
SVHCs are substances of very high concern under the Candidate List. Annex XVII lists substances subject to use restrictions or bans.
The SVHC Candidate List is updated approximately twice a year by ECHA. Companies must regularly review compliance.
Due to the number and diversity of substances, a full-screen REACH test includes targeted suites. A tailored scope is often more cost-effective.
REACH itself does not require testing per se, but companies must ensure their products are compliant and may need to prove this upon request.
REACH testing is applicable to a wide variety of materials, especially in consumer and industrial goods:
Summary of a REACH test report for a plastic phone case.
| Substance Name | CAS No. | Detected (wt%) | Threshold (wt%) | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEHP (Phthalate) | 117-81-7 | 0.16 | 0.1 | ❌ |
| Lead (Pb) | 7439-92-1 | < 0.01 | 0.1 | ✅ |
| Bisphenol A (BPA) | 80-05-7 | ND | 0.1 | ✅ |
To ensure accurate and efficient analysis:
