--- type: "WebPage" title: "REACH compliance analysis in the laboratory" description: "You want to carry out a compliance analysis under REACH What is REACH? First of all, REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals) is the European Union's regulation to protect human health and the environment from the risks associated with..." resource: "https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis/reach-compliance-analysis-laboratory/" tags: ["EN", "pll_62c408e32332d", "Anaïs DECAUX"] timestamp: "2026-03-30T07:34:22Z" published: "2022-09-07T14:00:59Z" language: "en" author: "bwa" --- # REACH compliance analysis in the laboratory ## You want to carry out a compliance analysis under REACH ### What is REACH? First of all,[REACH](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis/reach-analysis-filab-supports-you.md) (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals) is the European Union’s regulation to protect human health and the environment from the risks associated with chemical substances ### Why a compliance analysis under REACH? In the EU, REACH requires manufacturers, users and importers of chemical substances, including mixtures, above one tonne per year to register these substances with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH compliance criteria. It is then necessary to compile dossiers containing information on the physico-chemical, toxicological and ecotoxicological properties of the substances, an assessment of the risks to health and the environment and the appropriate management measures. All substances are covered, including natural substances, organic substances and metals. Those used in industrial processes and those found in mixtures, such as in cleaning products, paints as well as substances contained in articles such as textiles, furniture, computer equipment or electronic components. ## FILAB laboratory supports you in your REACH compliance analysis needs In order to meet REACH compliance criteria, the [FILAB](https://filab.fr/en/) laboratory offers a [REACH compliance analysis service](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis.md) in the laboratory. Indeed, from REACH analysis to R&D, the FILAB laboratory offers multi-sector expertise for several types of REACH compliance analysis requests. ## OUR SERVICES REACH [Characterisation of nanomaterials under REACH ](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-nanomaterial/laboratory-reach-nanomaterial-regulation.md) [Toxicological evaluation under REACH](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis/toxicological-evaluation-reach.md) [Determination of chloroalkanes SCCP according to REACH](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis/determination-chloroalkanes-reach.md) [REACH analysis in the chemical industry](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis/reach-analysis-in-the-chemical-industry.md) [Analysis of organic substances REACH](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis/analysis-of-organic-substances-reach.md) [Purity control according to REACH](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis/purity-control-according-to-reach-in-laboratory.md) [Identification of REACH substances in the laboratory](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis/laboratory-reach-substance-identification.md) Sameness analysis between two substances [REACH analysis in cosmetics](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis/reach-analysis-in-cosmetics.md) [Laboratory analysis of REACH inorganic substances](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis/laboratory-analysis-of-reach-inorganic-substances.md) ## Our technical means to reach For organic substances: [NMR](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-nmr.md), UV/Visible, HR-MS, [GC](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/gas-chromatography-analysis-lab-gc.md), [HPLC](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-uplc.md), [FTIR](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-ftir-spectroscopy.md) For inorganic substances: [IC](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-ion-chromatography.md), [ICP-OES](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-icp-icp-ms-icp-aes.md), SAA, [DRX](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/x-ray-crystallography-laboratory-xrd.md), [XRF](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/x-ray-fluorescence-analysis-laboratory-xrf.md), [SEM-EDX](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy.md), [TGA](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/tga-tga-ftir-and-tga-ms-analysis-at-filab-laboratory.md), [BET](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-bet.md) ## Our FAQ How to get a quote from FILAB? Pour obtenir un devis, vous pouvez contacter nos équipes via notre formulaire de contact, par téléphone ou par e-mail. Il vous suffit de nous transmettre votre besoin (type de matériau, analyse souhaitée, norme éventuelle, urgence, quantité d’échantillons…). Nous vous envoyons ensuite une proposition technique et tarifaire personnalisée en 24-48H. What is the typical duration of the analysis? Turnaround times vary depending on the nature of the analysis and the complexity of the expert assessment project. However, FILAB is committed to providing fast turnaround times tailored to your industrial constraints and urgent needs. What is a REACH testing laboratory? A **REACH testing laboratory** is an analytical laboratory that performs chemical testing to verify whether substances, mixtures or articles comply with the European **REACH regulation (EC No. 1907/2006)**. These laboratories carry out **physico-chemical, compositional and impurity analyses** to generate reliable data required for REACH registration dossiers submitted to the **European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)**. Why is laboratory testing required for REACH compliance? Laboratory testing is essential to generate the **analytical data required by REACH**. Manufacturers and importers must demonstrate the **identity, composition, purity and impurity profile** of chemical substances placed on the EU market. REACH testing allows companies to: - identify the chemical composition of substances - verify impurities and contaminants - confirm the **sameness of substances** - support **registration dossiers submitted to ECHA****** Which companies need REACH testing services? REACH laboratory testing may be required for: - chemical manufacturers - importers of chemical substances into the EU - manufacturers of mixtures (paints, adhesives, detergents) - companies placing **articles on the European market** (electronics, textiles, furniture, plastics) - companies preparing **REACH registration or updates** Testing ensures substances meet **regulatory requirements before commercialization**. What types of substances require REACH laboratory analysis? A REACH testing laboratory may analyze: - **organic substances** - **inorganic substances** - **metals and alloys** - **nanomaterials** - **additives or impurities** - substances present in **mixtures or articles** All substances manufactured or imported above **1 tonne per year** must be registered under REACH. What analysis are performed in a REACH testing laboratory? Typical REACH compliance testing may include: - **substance identification and composition analysis** - **purity determination** - **impurity profiling** - **sameness assessment between substances** - **nanomaterial characterization** - **determination of regulated substances such as SCCP** These analysis generate the **data required for REACH dossiers**. What is a substance sameness analysis under REACH? A **sameness analysis** compares two chemical substances to verify whether they can be considered identical under REACH. This analysis examines: - chemical composition - impurity profile - physico-chemical characteristics Sameness testing is often required for **joint submissions or data sharing between registrants**. What is the difference between REACH testing and REACH registration? - **REACH testing** generates the **analytical and scientific data** needed to characterize substances. - **REACH registration** consists of submitting this data in a **technical dossier to ECHA**. Laboratory analysis therefore provide the **experimental evidence required for regulatory submission**. Why work with FILAB for REACH compliance testing? FILAB provides **high-level analytical expertise** to support companies with REACH compliance testing. The laboratory offers: - advanced analytical platforms for **organic and inorganic substances** - expertise in **substance identification and purity control** - experience with **industrial materials and chemical substances** - customized analytical strategies for REACH compliance.