SVHC testing, Substances of Very High Concern
The 6NAPSE Group carries out SVHC testing services and support for compliance with substances of very high concern according to REACH.
Substances of very high concern (SVHC) may be present in consumer goods, such as paints, inks and glues or in items such as clothing, furniture, jewelry, newspapers, electrical products and plastic packaging. plastic.
These controversial substances pose serious risks to human health and the environment. They can in particular be carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic, persistent or even bioaccumulative.
SVHC testing laboratory
The 6NAPSE Group laboratories carries out REACH SVHC testing for products and consumer goods. Our assays provide information on the identification and concentration of SVHC. In this way, we help you check compliance with REACH regulations.
We offer SVHC testing according to your needs:
- List of candidate substances and identification of product risks
- Authorization list (Annex XIV of REACH)
- SVCH mentioned on the register of intentions
- Potential SVHCs that meet regulatory requirements (not yet included in the candidate list)
The methods and techniques used are adapted according to the nature and category of the product considered. Our laboratory uses chemical analysis by ICP-AES (OES) and ICP-MS in particular.
Applications
- Determination of heavy metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic, nickel, osmium, etc.)
- Determination of hexavalent chromium level (chromium 6: CrVI)
- Mercury analysis
What are the regulations on substances of very high concern (SVHC)?
Product:
If you are an EU supplier of articles and your product contains substances of very high concern above 0.1% w/w, you must communicate information about these substances throughout the supply chain . Upon request from a consumer, you must provide information relating to the safe use of SVHCs within 45 days. Producers and importers of EU articles must also notify the European Chemicals Agency, in case the total quantity of SVHCs in the articles exceeds 1 tonne per year.
Furthermore, manufacturers should pay particular attention to the growing number of SVHC substances listed for authorization in Annex XIV. Manufacturers who do not have an authorization to use a given substance must be aware of the latest application and expiry dates to comply with REACH requirements for the authorized use of SVHC substances.
Mixtures for consumers:
If you are a European supplier of consumer mixtures, you will be required to provide a safety data sheet if the mixture contains SVHC ≥ 0.1% w/w, upon request from downstream users or distributors. This requirement is in addition to the obligations under the Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC and the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC.
6NAPSE Group assets
- Complete validation plan (support for all tests of a standard)
- All controls, tests and analyzes in our laboratories are carried out in compliance with the quality criteria of our industrial customers.
- Short standard deadlines and emergency support options
Contact us to discuss your needs quickly and technically!