What is Annex XVII of REACH?

The Annex XVII of REACH regulation contains the list of restrictions of certain hazardous substances, mixtures and articles for their marketing and use on the European market. The list is often known as REACH restricted substances list or simply as REACH annex XVII.

Is lead restricted under REACH?

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and Member State Competent Authorities have identified lead (EC 231-100-4, CAS 7439-92-1) as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) and added it to the REACH Candidate List for authorisation.

How many substances are restricted under REACH?

Currently, there are 59 categories of restricted substances in REACH Annex XVII, involving more than 1000 substances. These hazardous substances have specific restrictions, and as such certain chemical substances in the specific product are not allowed to be used, so as to avoid any unnecessary testing.

What are the restrictions on REACH Annex XVII?

Entry No. and Restricted Substance Name REACH Restriction Conditions ( In case of discrepancy, please follow full restriction conditions.) Entry 1 Polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs)  Banned as a substance;  <50 mg/kg (0,005 % by weight) in a mixture. Entry 2. Chloroethene (vinyl chloride) CAS No 75-01-4

Is the EU proposing to expand lead restrictions under reach?

The EU has informed the WTO of its intention to amend the restriction of lead falling under entry 63 to Annex XVII of REACH. Upon publication in the Official Journal, the provisions will be implemented in phases starting two years after the date of entry into force.

Which is the latest version of the REACH regulations?

Each entry shows a substance or a group of substances or a substance in a mixture, and the consequent restriction conditions. The latest consolidated version of REACH presents the restrictions adopted until the date of publication. Subsequent changes are included in the amending Commission regulations.

Is the EU REACH list applicable to Switzerland?

Reminder: Since Switzerland is not a member of the EU or the European Economic Area (EEA), EU REACH regulation does not apply. Switzerland has its own restriction list. Please refer to Swiss Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem) for more info.