Reach Statement
November 20, 2020
E-Switch REACH Position
Per the REACH (Registration,
Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) EU Chemicals
Legislation, producers or importers of articles may or may not have to
register these articles. An article is defined as an object whose shape,
surface and design are more relevant than the chemical composition of
the object. Electromechanical switches therefore are “articles”, and as
such fall under the scope pertaining to said articles in the
requirements for possible chemical registration. (See
http://echa.europa.eu/reach_en.asp)
Since the articles (switches) are neither “intended to release
substances above 1 ton/article”, or contain any of the SVHC substances
(Substances of Very High Concern) >0.1% weight/weight, no
registration or further action is required by E-Switch. (See published
“Guidance For Articles”, used to determine registration requirements,
here: http://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table )
E-Switch will continue to monitor the legislation and updated SVHC list, and will update our position as required to meet the current regulations.
REACH certificates can be obtained as follows:
1. Click on REACH located on the product detail page for desired switch series, see example below;
2. Contact E-Switch Customer Services Representative or Sales Department;
3. E-Switch Live Chat on the website.