EU SCIP compliance Service

To legally place your products (articles) on the EU market, the information on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in your products must be submitted to the SCIP database.

The SCIP notification prepared by Chementors helps open the door to the EU market!

Comply with SCIP database requirements with our expertise

SCIP (Substances of Concern In articles, as such or in complex objects [Products]) is the database that contains information on substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in articles as such or in complex objects (i.e., products), built under the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) (EC) No. 2008/98.

Chementors has a good reputation and extensive experience in dealing with SVHCs in products.

We handle the SCIP reporting process from scratch, including a thorough assessment of which components (i.e., articles) of your product fall within the scope of SCIP compliance. By trusting our expertise, you get the most resource-efficient and high-quality service.

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The risks of SCIP non-compliance

The EU national authorities oversee the compliance requirements related to SCIP notifications. Through monitoring, the authorities have the right to undertake various actions, including issuing guidance letters, imposing sales bans, initiating recalls, and imposing fines on non-compliant products.

Companies are responsible for ensuring their products comply with SCIP regulations. Consequently, they bear the financial burden associated with any enforcement actions taken against them. Additionally, such actions can result in reputational damage to the company, which would affect customer trust and market access.

Common SCIP Challenges

SCIP process requires the capability to:

Comprehend the complete SCIP regulations and guidances
Master all SCIP technical terminology, dossier format & ECHA submission portal
Identify correctly which parts of the product require SCIP notifications
Assess and collect relevant SVHC information for the dossier
Ensure the quality and compliance of the dossier prior to submission

SCIP Notification Process

We provide an end-to-end SCIP compliance solution from data assessment to dossier submission.

Pre-Study
To gather all relevant data on your products to compile the SCIP notification. The pre-study includes:
- Assessing and identifying articles that fall under the SCIP notification obligation
- Reviewing product information such as bill of materials (BOM), product composition, and identifying possible data gaps
- Gathering all required information for article identification
- Gathering all required information on SVHCs (Substances of Very High Concern) contained in the articles
- Collecting data to ensure the safe use of the articles
- Setting up an ECHA account for the submission
Preparing the SCIP Notification Dossier
- Based on the pre-study findings, we prepare all required SCIP notifications for your products
Submitting the Dossier
- Submission of the SCIP notification dossier to the ECHA SCIP database (SCIP reporting)
Obtaining SCIP Number and Declaration
- Obtaining the official SCIP number
- Generating the SCIP Declaration of Compliance certificate for the client
Ongoing Support
- Following up and updating the dossier if requested by authorities or the client

Why Choose Chementors for Your SCIP Compliance

Expert in the field: expertise in SVHC, SCIP dossier requirements, and submission system. It is our weekly work, and we know what to do
Timeline and cost efficiency: optimized solutions tailored to each project’s specific needs
Reliability: a complete, one-stop, and fully compliant SCIP notification service

Our EU SCIP expert team

Our team consists of experts with in-depth knowledge of the Waste Framework Directive. SVHC assessment and SCIP notification are our weekly work. We are here to assist you.

Rebecca Karjalainen

Key Account Manager

Phone +358 44 974 0601
rebecca.karjalainen@chementors.fi
Finnish | English | French

Satu Salomäki

Cosmetics and DGSA Specialist

Phone +358 10 504 5860
satu.salomaki@chementors.eu
Finnish | English

Antti Aalto

SDS/Chemeter Specialist

Phone | +358 9 2316 7090
antti.aalto@chementors.eu
Finnish | English

What is SCIP

SCIP stands for Substances of Concern in Articles as such or in complex objects (Products). It is a database that consists of information on substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in articles, as such, or in complex objects (i.e., products). The database is structured under the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) (EC) No. 2008/98.

Under the WFD, from January 2021, companies supplying articles containing SVHCs, which are included in the EU Candidate List, in a concentration above 0.1% w/w to the EU market will have a legal obligation to submit a SCIP notification to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

The SCIP notification dossier contains specific information on the article, which will then be published in the SCIP Database to make it available to waste operators and consumers. database to make it available to waste operators and consumers.

This transparency regarding hazardous substances helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions and provides information on how to use and dispose of products safely.

The SCIP database also encourages and promotes the substitution of hazardous substances with safer alternatives.

Chementors provides comprehensive SCIP compliance services. We cover the entire process, from data assessment and notification submission to issuing SCIP certificates.

SCIP is regulated by the Waste Framework Directive

SCIP (Substances of Concern In articles, as such or in complex objects [Products]) is the database that contains information on substances of concern in articles as such or in complex objects (i.e., products). SCIP is built under the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) (EC) N. 2008/98.

Under the WFD, from January 2021, companies supplying articles containing substances of very high concern (SVHCs) on the Candidate List in a concentration above 0.1% w/w on the EU market have a legal obligation to submit a SCIP notification to ECHA.

The SCIP notification consists of certain information on the article which will be then published in the SCIP database to make it available to waste operators and consumers. database to make it available to

This transparency on hazardous substances helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions and provides information on how to best use and dispose of a certain product.

SCIP database also encourages and boosts the substitution of hazardous substances for safer alternatives.

Chementors provides SCIP notification service. We handle the process from scratch which includes assessment of which components (i.e., articles) of the product fall into the scope of SCIP.

“Article” and “SVHC” in SCIP reporting

What is an “article” and “SVHC” in the realm of SCIP? Understanding this definition will help companies determine which products are subject to SCIP notifications.

According to Article 3(3) of the REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, an article means an object that, during production, is given a special shape, surface, or design that determines its function to a greater degree than its chemical composition. Hence, Electronics, automotive, aerospace, furniture, clothing, toys, and all consumer products (simple and complex articles) that contain SVHC components are subject to SCIP notification.

Meanwhile, substances of very high concern are chemicals that:

Meet the criteria to be classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMR) category 1A or 1B following the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) according to Annex XIII of EU REACH regulation.
On a case-by-case basis, cause an equivalent level of concern as CMR or PBT/vPvB substances.

Scope of SCIP notification obligation

The obligation to submit a SCIP notification covers all articles placed on the EU market containing a substance of very high concern on the Candidate List in a concentration above 0.1 % w/w. 

Who needs to do the SCIP notification?

The following suppliers of articles are duty holders under the SCIP notification obligation:

EU producers and assemblers 
EU importers
EU distributors of articles and other actors in the supply chain placing articles on the market
Retailers supplying articles directly and exclusively to consumers are not covered by the duty to provide information to ECHA

Data requirements for the SCIP dossier submission

Suppliers of articles need to submit the following information to ECHA:

Information that allows the identification of the article
Name, concentration range, and location of the Candidate List substance(s) present in that article
Other information to allow the safe use of the article, notably information to ensure proper management of the article once it becomes waste

FAQs

What does SCIP mean?

SCIP is an English abbreviation meaning Substances of Concern in articles, as such, or in complex objects (Products).

What is a SCIP submission report?

After successfully submitting a SCIP notification through the ECHA Submission Portal, suppliers of articles receive an alphanumeric identifier known as the SCIP number, which is included in the submission report.

The SCIP number uniquely identifies the SCIP notification made by a submitter for an article or complex object.

How to prepare and submit a SCIP notification?

For submitting a SCIP notification, you will need to use a valid ECHA Account.

The first step is gathering all required information and creating the SCIP dossier.

Following this, the data is submitted through the ECHA Submission portal or an S2S submission.

What is the difference between reach and SCIP?

The SCIP database provides technical data for companies to ensure the safe use, improved reuse, and recycling of articles. In contrast, the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is the system for controlling chemicals in the EU/EEA.

REACH aims to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks posed by chemicals.

Which data is submitted to SCIP?

The information to be provided to ECHA in a SCIP notification must include the following:

Details that allow the identification of the article.
Identification of the Candidate List substance in the article, including its concentration range and location, as appropriate.
Any additional information on the safe use of the article available to the supplier, particularly information necessary for proper management of the article once it becomes waste.

Can we, an EU duty holder, appoint a third party to prepare and submit the SCIP notification on our behalf?

A third party may submit data to the SCIP database on behalf of a duty holder. However, duty holders retain responsibility for the notifications submitted to the SCIP database.

Which submitted data will be published in the SCIP database by ECHA? how about the confidentiality issue?

ECHA will publish the information, as received, on its website. However, The SCIP Database does not disclose the link between the SCIP notification and its submitter. ECHA will also ensure the protection of confidential business information where justified.