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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.

Introduction

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.

Principle

REACH testing involves chemical extraction followed by instrumental analysis using techniques such as:

Sample preparation: Solvent extraction or digestion based on the matrix and target substance
Instrumental detection:
- GC-MS for phthalates, PAHs, and other volatile/semi-volatile organics
- LC-MS/MS for PFAS, bisphenols, and azo dyes
- ICP-MS / ICP-OES for heavy metals (e.g. Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr⁶⁺)
- FTIR, UV-Vis or wet chemistry methods for specific compound groups
Quantification and evaluation: Comparing the detected values with regulatory thresholds (typically 0.1% w/w for SVHCs) Our lab uses methods aligned with ISO, IEC, and CEN standards and updates its test scope according to the latest REACH candidate list.

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.

Principle

Application Scenario

REACH testing is applicable to a wide variety of materials, especially in consumer and industrial goods:

Material types: plastics, coatings, rubbers, textiles, electronics, metals, adhesives, and packaging
Typical application scenarios:
- Product compliance screening before EU import/export
- Supplier material qualification and risk assessment
- Third-party certification for brand owners and retailers
- Product recalls or regulatory inquiries
Industries served: electronics, automotive, toys, packaging, fashion, medical devices, consumer goods

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:

Sample form: Solid, liquid, powder, or coated products
Recommended quantity: 10–50 g depending on material type
Packaging: Clean, sealed, and properly labeled bags or containers
Notes: For complex products with multiple components (e.g. electronics), please label different parts or layers separately

Principle

Test Procedure

Our REACH compliance analysis includes the following steps:

Sample intake and classification: Identify product matrix and relevant REACH substances.
Extraction and cleanup: Use appropriate solvents or digestion methods to isolate target analytes.
Instrumental analysis: Perform analysis with validated GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, etc.
Data interpretation: Compare results with REACH regulatory limits (e.g. SVHC ≥ 0.1% w/w).
Reporting: Provide full compliance report with substance names, concentrations, CAS numbers, and regulatory comments.

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)

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