SVHCsta

SVHCsta is a standardized status framework used in chemical risk management to communicate the assessment status of substances with respect to Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) under REACH-like regulatory regimes. It is designed for use by manufacturers, suppliers, and regulators to streamline internal compliance and external reporting.

The framework defines a small set of status labels such as Not evaluated, Under assessment, SVHC identified, SVHC confirmed, Authorized for use, and Restricted or Prohibited. These labels provide a concise, interoperable way to describe a substance’s regulatory and hazard status within a product’s bill of materials and related documentation.

Data elements associated with SVHCsta include substance name, CAS number, hazard properties, evidence sources, assessment date, and a confidence level. This information supports traceability and enables stakeholders to understand the basis for a given status.

Process-wise, SVHCsta follows a staged workflow: intake and data collection, screening against predefined criteria, expert review, status assignment, documentation, and periodic reassessment. The framework encourages transparent rationale and auditable records, with designated roles such as data providers, assessors, reviewers, and approvers.

Relation to regulation is indirect: SVHCsta does not create legal obligations by itself but informs risk management and supplier communication. When a substance is marked SVHC identified, internal controls, supplier due diligence, and regulatory reporting may be triggered in alignment with REACH or similar regimes.

Limitations include reliance on data quality, potential confusion with official SVHC lists, and jurisdictional variations in regulatory interpretation. Effective use requires clear governance, ongoing data maintenance, and alignment with authoritative regulatory lists.

See also: Substances of Very High Concern, REACH, PBT, vPvB.