EU REACH Article 33 Supplier SVHC Request Template
Buyers of components in the EU need to know whether parts contain Candidate List substances above 0.1 percent. This template combines a short request letter with a response table so answers come back in a usable format.
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EU REACH Article 33 Supplier SVHC Request Template
Request for SVHC information under REACH Article 33
To: Hartwell Seals Ltd From: Nordic Pump Systems AB, Product Compliance Engineer Contact: compliance@example.com Scope: Part family, SEAL-7720 series Reply requested by: 2026-11-20
Under Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, a supplier of an article containing a substance of very high concern on the Candidate List above 0.1 percent weight by weight must provide sufficient information to allow safe use of the article, including at least the name of the substance. Please complete the table below for the parts listed, using Candidate List as published on ECHA website at date of request.
Supplier response
| Part number | Contains SVHC above 0.1% w/w? | Substance name | CAS or EC number | Component where present | Concentration range | Safe use information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAL-7720 series | Yes / No | |||||
| Yes / No | ||||||
| Yes / No |
Additional information requested
Please also confirm whether any complex articles in the assembly contain SVHC and name the components.
Please apply the 0.1 percent threshold to each article as produced, including each article incorporated as a component of a complex product, as interpreted by current ECHA guidance.
Supplier statement
We confirm the information above is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the date of signing and that we will notify you if the Candidate List update changes the status of any listed part.
Signatures
A starting point, not legal advice. The Candidate List is updated regularly, so re-check against the current version. Articles placed on the EU market may also have SCIP database notification duties under the Waste Framework Directive. Confirm obligations with your compliance specialist.
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How to use the template
Enter your details, the supplier, the part family and a reply date, then export to PDF or Word and send. The response table asks for substance name, identifiers, location in the part, concentration range and safe use information. Send one request per supplier covering all parts rather than one per part. Store replies by part number so product compliance can answer customer questions later.
What the rule says
Article 33 of REACH obliges suppliers of articles containing a Candidate List SVHC above 0.1 percent w/w to pass on information that allows safe use, including the substance name. Consumers can request this and must receive a reply within 45 days. The threshold applies to each article, including components of complex products, according to the Court of Justice ruling and ECHA guidance. The Candidate List grows twice a year or so, so past answers go out of date.
Common mistakes
Frequent problems are supplier answers that cite a general REACH compliance statement without addressing SVHC, applying the 0.1 percent to the whole finished product instead of each article, and keeping no record of which list version was checked. Plan a re-request after each Candidate List update for high-risk categories such as plastics, coatings, solders, cables and rubber.
- Always state the Candidate List version checked
- Ask for substance name and location, not only yes or no
- Track unanswered requests with an owner and date
- Link replies to ERP item and supplier records
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an SVHC?
A substance of very high concern is a chemical identified under REACH because of hazards such as carcinogenicity, toxicity to reproduction or persistence, and placed on the Candidate List. Listing triggers information duties for articles.
What does the 0.1 percent threshold apply to?
It applies to the weight of the substance in each article, including each component article within a complex product. It is not calculated across the finished assembly as a whole.
Do non-EU suppliers have to answer?
Importers and EU suppliers carry the legal duty, so you may need to push the request upstream. Non-EU suppliers often respond because customers require it contractually.
How often should I repeat the request?
The Candidate List is updated periodically, so many companies repeat requests at least yearly and after significant additions. Use a list of high-risk parts to prioritise.
If you want to track supplier replies against ERP items and flag expired answers, we can design that with you. The template is free and independent.
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