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SCIP-Datenbank
Efficient Reporting for a Sustainable Supply Chain
Everyone has the right to know whether the products they purchase contain chemicals that could pose risks to health or the environment. These substances, known as substances of very high concern (SVHCs), are listed on the EU REACH Candidate List. By law, suppliers are already required to provide information about SVHCs in their products.
The SCIP database takes this a step further. Companies that place articles containing such substances on the market are obliged to report this information. The aim is to promote a more sustainable circular economy and minimize risks to people and the environment.
However, meeting these requirements can be complex. We support you with structured, practical solutions to ensure that your reports are correct, efficient and legally compliant - without unnecessary administrative effort.
Our Services for the SCIP Database
- Advice & Analysis
- Help & Advice
Expert Advice & Analysis
- Notification obligation check: analysis of whether and which products must be notified
- Identification of SVHC substances: Support with substance research and material evaluation
Processing & Reporting of Data
Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated
We take the burden off your shoulders – efficient, reliable, and solution-focused chemical compliance support.
Things to know about the SCIP Database
FAQ
Who is responsible? Where do the obligations come from? What data is required?
The SCIP database (Substances of Concern In articles, as such or in complex objects - Products) is a database operated by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). It was introduced as part of the Waste Framework Directive (EU 2018/851) and aims to create transparency on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in products.
The main objective of the SCIP database is to provide information on such substances throughout the entire life cycle of a product - from manufacture to use and disposal. This should make recycling safer and promote a more sustainable circular economy.
Companies that place articles containing substances of very high concern (SVHC) in a concentration of more than 0.1% (“weight by weight”) on the EU market are subject to the notification requirement. This includes
- Manufacturers and importers of articles: Companies that manufacture products in the EU or import them from third countries.
- Retailers and distributors: If they sell products under their own brand or modify packaging.
- Suppliers of products: Companies that supply products directly to industrial or commercial users.
- Assemblers: Companies that assemble a new product from several individual parts, even if they do not manufacture the individual parts themselves. If an assembled component contains SVHC substances above the threshold, the entire assembled product is subject to notification.
Private consumers are not affected - however, the database also serves to provide them with information on the substances in products on request.
A notification to the SCIP database must contain various details, including
- Product identification: Unique name or number to identify the article
- Material and substance information: Information on the SVHC substances and the materials or mixtures concerned
- Concentration range: Estimation of the content of the substances concerned
- Product use: Information on safe use and disposal of the product
- Other relevant information: If applicable, additional information that is important for compliance or recycling
This information helps authorities, recycling companies and the public to better deal with problematic substances.
Compliance with the SCIP reporting obligation is monitored by the competent national authorities. Companies that do not fulfill their obligations risk, among other things
- Fines or penalties: The amount can vary depending on the country, as enforcement is regulated individually in the EU member states.
- Loss of reputation: Failure to report can affect the trust of customers and business partners.
- Regulatory action: Companies could be forced to make up notifications retroactively or adapt their products accordingly.
To avoid legal and economic risks, companies should submit their SCIP notifications on time and in full.
Reporting to the SCIP database can be time-consuming and complex, especially for companies without an in-house compliance department. We offer:
- Analysis of your products: We check whether your products are subject to reporting and what information is required.
- Data preparation and submission: We collect and structure the relevant data and submit the notifications to ECHA.
- Monitoring: Updating and maintaining existing SCIP entries in the event of changes
This saves you time, minimizes sources of error and ensures that your products comply with the latest legal requirements.