Kingston’s Statement on REACH regarding Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)
Our products have been reviewed for SVHCs and have been found to be below the threshold of 0.1%. The following list provides more details:
| Component Parts | Substance of Very High Concern | CAS Number | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCB | Lead | 7439-92-1 | This substance is present in all products that contain resistors. |
Substances of Very High Concern
Suppliers of articles must provide recipients with information on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) if those are present above a concentration limit of 0.1% on an article level. SVHC will be defined through the list of candidate substances for authorisation that will be produced by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
In December 2015, the European Court of Justice ruled that articles assembled or joined together in a complex product remain as articles and are covered by the relevant duties to notify and provide information when they contain a substance of very high concern in a concentration above 0.1% of their mass. Suppliers must provide recipients with information on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) if they are present above a concentration limit of 0.1% on a component article level.
REACH Declaration Requests
Kingston is committed to meet all REACH requirements and we will provide our customers with information about substances in our products that are within the scope of the regulation. A declaration can be provided upon request.