EU REACH (EC 1907/2006) Regulatory Compliance
Ensuring all export elastomeric seals, FFKM O-rings, rubber-steel gaskets, and molded polymers are fully compliant with European Union chemical legislation.
The Scope of the EU REACH Regulation
EC 1907/2006Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is the cornerstone of chemical safety in the European Union. Its primary objective is to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment while enhancing the competitiveness of the EU chemicals and manufacturing industries.
Under Article 33 of REACH, any supplier of an article containing a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) on the Candidate List in a concentration above 0.1% weight by weight (w/w) must provide the recipient with sufficient information to allow safe use of the article.
Key Highlights & Declarations:
- Applies to all chemical substances manufactured or imported into the EU in quantities of 1 tonne or more per year.
- Enforces strict monitoring of the Candidate List of SVHCs (updated semi-annually by ECHA).
- Imposes severe bans and authorization requirements under Annex XIV and Annex XVII.
- Mandatory duty to communicate information down the entire supply chain.
Horiaki India's REACH Conformity & Testing Framework
Zero SVHC > 0.1% w/wHoriaki India Private Limited manufactures all export sealing components using thoroughly screened raw polymers, curatives, plasticizers, and carbon black grades that comply strictly with REACH limits. We do not incorporate any Annex XIV authorized chemicals or Annex XVII restricted substances in prohibited applications.
Our in-house technical quality department regularly reviews the semi-annual ECHA Candidate List additions. We issue official REACH Certificates of Compliance (CoC) confirming that our products contain zero SVHCs above the statutory 0.1% w/w threshold, ensuring smooth customs clearance through Rotterdam, Hamburg, Felixstowe, and Genoa.
Key Highlights & Declarations:
- Proactive screening of all polymer batches against the latest ECHA Candidate List.
- Zero inclusion of restricted plasticizers (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP) or heavy metal stabilizers.
- Independently tested by accredited third-party laboratories (SGS, TÜV).
- Standard REACH declaration issued with all European shipping dossiers.
Supply Chain Assurance for EU Importers
When sourcing high-performance FFKM O-rings, KTW-certified rubber-steel gaskets, or polyurethane components from Horiaki, European buyers receive comprehensive REACH compliance documentation that satisfies statutory audits by EU national enforcement authorities.
Key Highlights & Declarations:
- Fast dispatch of signed REACH declarations per order consignment.
- Assistance with EU Only Representative (OR) liaison where needed.
- Contact our compliance desk directly at raj@horiaki.com.
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