REACH SVHC Compliance for Plastic Additives: What Exporters Need to Know
If you supply plastic products or materials into the European Union, REACH compliance is not optional. The EU REACH regulation (EC No 1907/2006) places obligations on suppliers of chemical substances, mixtures and articles — and masterbatch falls within scope as a mixture of chemical substances.
The most practically important aspect for masterbatch exporters is the SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) candidate list, maintained by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Suppliers are required to communicate to their customers if any SVHC is present above 0.1% (w/w) in their product.
What Is SVHC?
SVHC substances are those identified as having serious and often irreversible effects on human health or the environment. They include carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) substances, persistent bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) substances, and endocrine disruptors.
The ECHA candidate list is updated periodically — there were over 240 substances on the list as of early 2025. Suppliers need to check their formulations against the current list, not the list at the time of initial compliance testing.
What Documentation Do Buyers Need?
- REACH SVHC Certificate — a statement from an accredited laboratory confirming that SVHC content is below 0.1% w/w.
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) — required for chemical mixtures under REACH and CLP regulations.
- Article 33 Communication — if any SVHC is present above 0.1%, you must proactively inform your customer.
Our Compliance Status
Xinfeng’s filler masterbatch has been tested by Annmos (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. The test covered 241 SVHC substances under REACH Directive (EC) No 1907/2006. The result confirmed that SVHC content is at or below 0.1% (w/w). Certificate No. AMS240643535C, issued June 2024.
We can provide this certificate along with our MSDS and ISO test reports on request.
Practical Advice for Buyers
Ask your supplier for REACH SVHC test reports from a recognised third-party laboratory — not just a self-declaration. Verify that the test covers the full current ECHA candidate list. And check that the certificate covers the specific product grade you are purchasing, not a related but different formulation.