The Waste Framework Directive requires companies to submit their substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in their articles as of 5 January 2021. Consumers and waste operators can access and use the data from February 2021 onwards.

What does ECHA’s Executive Director say?

● To get a circular economy, we need to know about the hazardous chemicals in the product. It helps the consumers to replace hazardous chemicals with safer ones. When the companies start submitting the data, we stand to help them

System-to-system submission in SCIP database

● It helps companies submit notifications in an automated way. It also allows them to work together so they can submit notifications by referring to data that has already been submitted.

Reference:

https://echa.europa.eu/-/tracking-chemicals-of-concern-in-products-scip-database-ready-for-use