SCIP Database Requirements May Apply to Your Company
Key Summary
• ECHA launched the SCIP database for products containing substances of very high concern
• Companies selling articles in the EU with SVHCs above 0.1 percent must submit data to SCIP
• Requirements take effect January 5, 2021, despite concerns raised by industry groups
• IPC continues advocating for a more workable approach and clearer guidance
• ECHA offers tools and a webinar to help companies meet reporting obligations
On October 28, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) formally launched the Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) database. Any company importing, producing, or supplying products on the EU market that contain substances of very high concern will have to comply with the database reporting requirements. Specifically, if your company places on the market any articles with SVHCs on the REACH Candidate List above 0.1% weight by weight then the company must submit information on these articles to the SCIP database as of January 5, 2021.
Despite urgings from IPC and other associations, the European Commission rejected the possibility of an ex-post impact assessment. Under the current timeline, the regulatory obligations regarding the database are set to come into effect on January 5, 2021, just 10 weeks after the database was unveiled for the first time. However, industry advocacy will continue, and IPC recently signed a cross-industry letter to the German Presidency of the European Union and heads of the European Council and European Parliament, reiterating the need for a more workable solution. IPC will continue advocacy efforts and stresses the need for companies to increase their awareness about this regulatory requirement.
ECHA has tools available to help you to meet reporting obligations and be sure to tune into the ECHA’s November 19 webinar if you have any questions about the notification process, and let us know if we can help you.
The SCIP database is a reporting system created by ECHA for products containing substances of very high concern. Companies must disclose information to support transparency and help improve safe use and waste treatment of affected articles.
Any company importing, producing, or supplying products in the EU that contain SVHCs above 0.1 percent weight by weight must submit information. This applies to a broad range of businesses placing articles on the EU market.
The obligations took effect on January 5, 2021, just weeks after the database was first introduced. Companies must be prepared to meet the reporting rules for any affected articles placed on the EU market.
ECHA provides tools to guide companies through the notification process and will host a webinar on November 19. These resources can help businesses understand their obligations and complete required submissions.