EU regulation on chemicals requiring registration, evaluation, and restriction of hazardous substances.
In plain language
REACH is the EU's main chemicals regulation. It requires companies to identify and manage risks from chemicals they manufacture or import. Products sold in the EU must not contain restricted substances above certain limits.
What this marking confirms
Legal compliance
Mandatory compliance for manufacturers and importers of chemicals and articles in the EU.
Quality
REACH compliance indicates the product meets EU chemical safety requirements.
Safety
Reduces exposure to hazardous chemicals in products.
Is this marking mandatory?
MandatoryMandatory compliance for manufacturers and importers of chemicals and articles in the EU.
How to obtain this marking
- 1Register substances with ECHA
- 2Evaluate chemical safety
- 3Obtain authorisation for SVHCs if needed
- 4Communicate information in supply chain
How to verify
Check ECHA REACH compliance documentation. Request Safety Data Sheets from suppliers.
Common errors and misuse
Not communicating SVHC information to customers
Failing to register substances above tonnage thresholds
Sources
- [1]ECHA REACH