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By Abhishek Shetty | Thu Aug 29 2024 | 2 min read

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If you're selling products in the EU, you’re likely facing dual compliance requirements for REACH and SCIP. While both deal with Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), they exist under different laws, serve different purposes, and require different reporting approaches.

Let’s break down how they compare, and what it means for your regulatory compliance

Quick Overview of REACH Regulation vs SCIP (Waste Framework Directive)

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SCIP Is Not a REACH Alternative

As of January 5, 2021, all EU manufacturers, importers, and assemblers must submit SCIP dossiers if their products contain SVHCs above 0.1% w/w.

SCIP does not replace REACH, you need both:

  • REACH ensures the safe use and customer awareness of chemicals.
  • SCIP ensures recyclers and waste handlers have access to SVHC data.

ECHA and national authorities now routinely audit both systems in parallel (especially post-REF-10 inspections).

Reporting Requirements of REACH and SCIP

  • Reach Article 33 / Article 7(2)
  • Notify if SVHC >0.1% w/w in an article
  • Provide name + safe use information to customers
  • No fixed format: SDS, declaration, test reports accepted
  • SCIP Database Reporting
  • Submit detailed dossier via IUCLID-based template
  • Identify:
    • Article containing SVHC
    • Material composition
    • Location of SVHC in article
    • Article category code (CN/UNSPSC)
  • Submission required before placing on market
  • Each submission gets a unique SCIP number

Because SCIP and REACH obligations overlap operationally, many companies rely on integrated REACH compliance management to control both processes efficiently.

Who Must Report REACH and SCIP ?

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Industry Spotlight: Who's Affected Most by REACH and SCIP ?

  • Electronics: Flame retardants, lead, plasticizers
  • Automotive: Elastomers, coatings, cable assemblies
  • Furniture & Home: Formaldehyde, phthalates, adhesives
  • Apparel/Textiles: Azo dyes, chromium VI, PFAS
  • Toys: Phthalates, cadmium, lead

If your product includes multiple materials or parts, expect SCIP obligations.

Best Practices to Maintain REACH and SCIP Compliance

  1. Centralize Material Data

> Maintain a single SVHC mapping layer for both REACH & SCIP.

  1. Automate SCIP Dossier Creation

> Use tools that build IUCLID-compatible dossiers in bulk.

  1. Use Supplier Declarations + FMDs

> Full Material Disclosures speed up validation.

  1. Monitor SVHC List Updates (Jan & July)

> Both REACH Art. 33 and SCIP must be updated promptly.

  1. Connect Compliance to PLM/ERP

> System-to-system integration reduces manual entry and audit errors.

How Acquis Simplifies SCIP + REACH Compliance

With Acquis, you get an integrated compliance solution that:

  • Collects and validates supplier SVHC declarations
  • Automatically builds and submits SCIP dossiers
  • Flags BOM items affected by SVHC list updates
  • Maintains dual REACH/SCIP logs for audits

> Want to remove compliance guesswork? > Book a Free Demo and streamline dual compliance with Acquis.

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Understanding the SCIP Database and the Connection with EU REACH Regulations

The REACH Candidate List is updated about twice a year usually in January and June. In 2025, five substances were added in January, and another three in June, bringing it to 250 SVHCs . Each update triggers new compliance requirements: if an SVHC is found above 0.1% w/w in products, SCIP dossiers must be created or revised promptly. This makes continuous monitoring and supplier communication essential for staying compliant.
No, only EU-based entities like manufacturers or importers can submit to the SCIP database. However, non-EU suppliers must assist by providing detailed SVHC information (e.g., substance name, concentration, article data) to enable their EU partners to complete the submission. Importers may set up a “foreign user” arrangement to help, but the legal responsibility remains with the EU company.
SCIP is designed to reduce hazardous waste by publishing comprehensive SVHC data within product lifecycles. It supplements REACH by making SVHC information accessible to waste operators and consumers , enhancing product traceability and safety even at end-of-life stages.
Both frameworks use the 0.1% weight-by-weight (w/w) threshold: if an SVHC exceeds this level in an article, disclosure under REACH is required, and the article must also be registered in the SCIP database. If that product is part of a complex object, each component with an SVHC still triggers a filing requirement.
If your products already on the market contain an SVHC added after initial release, you must create a new SCIP dossier or update the existing one regardless of when the product was first sold. The obligation resets with each new SVHC listing, emphasizing the need for dynamic compliance systems.
Start with a robust SVHC tracking system that flags BOM-level materials suspected of containing SVHCs. Ensure clear data flows from your suppliers and internal design teams so SCIP-compatible dossiers are easily assembled. Choose digital tools that support SCIP workflow, streamline SCIP notifications , and align with REACH Article 33 disclosure needs.