ECHA Enforcement Forum 2025: 1 in 3 Mixtures Lacks REACH Registration – Why Digital Compliance Solutions Are Essential

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Enforcement Forum's 2025 inspection results have exposed a critical compliance crisis in the chemical industry. The report identified widespread non-compliance in imported substances, mixtures, and products. The most striking finding: One-third of substances in mixtures lack REACH registration.

These findings demonstrate that manual compliance processes are no longer sufficient and that digital solutions have become essential. PierCompliance offers a comprehensive platform that automates REACH compliance and protects customs shipments during this critical period.

2025 Inspection Results: Shocking Findings

ECHA Enforcement Forum's comprehensive 2025 inspection program analyzed data collected from 24 EU countries. The results are alarming for the industry:

REACH Registration Gap: 1/3 Non-Compliance Rate

• 33% of substances in mixtures lack REACH registration: Inspected mixtures revealed that one-third of component substances failed to meet REACH Regulation registration requirements.
• 40% of importers do not verify supplier data: Most companies fail to independently verify REACH compliance declarations from their suppliers.
• 28% document deficiency rate in customs shipments: Nearly one-third of imported chemical products lack required REACH documentation.

Heavy Metal Violations in Consumer Products

The inspection program revealed particularly concerning findings in consumer products:

• Exceeded heavy metal limits: A significant portion of tested products contained lead, cadmium, and mercury exceeding REACH restrictions.
• SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) notification deficiencies: Products containing SVHC above 0.1% fail to meet consumer information obligations.
• Labeling and packaging errors: Non-compliant labeling with CLP Regulation requirements was detected in 35% of inspected products.

Why Manual Processes Fail: The Digital Solution Imperative

ECHA's findings clearly demonstrate why traditional manual compliance processes are failing:

1. Scale Problem: Tracking hundreds of substances and mixtures manually in modern supply chains is impossible.
2. Data Currency: REACH lists are constantly updated; manual tracking leads to delays and errors.
3. Supplier Reliability: Independent verification of supplier declarations is critical, but most companies don't do it.
4. Customs Risks: Document deficiencies cause shipments to be held at customs, resulting in financial losses.

The PierCompliance Solution: Automated REACH Compliance and Customs Protection

The PierCompliance platform offers a comprehensive digital solution addressing all non-compliance areas identified by the ECHA Enforcement Forum.

Automated REACH Verification and Registration Control

• Real-Time REACH Database Integration: The platform provides instant access to ECHA's REACH registration database. Every substance in your mixtures is automatically checked for REACH registration status.
• Supplier Data Verification: REACH compliance declarations from your suppliers are automatically verified against the ECHA database. The 33% registration gap risk is eliminated.
• Proactive Alert System: Updates to REACH lists are instantly detected, and automatic alerts are sent for affected products.

SVHC and Heavy Metal Monitoring

• SVHC Concentration Calculation: SVHC concentrations in your products are automatically calculated, and notification obligations are reminded when the 0.1% threshold is exceeded.
• Heavy Metal Limit Control: REACH Annex XVII restrictions are automatically compared with heavy metal contents in your products. Limit exceedances are instantly detected.
• Consumer Information Automation: Processes for informing consumers about SVHC-containing products are automated.

Customs Shipment Protection

• Automatic Document Generation: REACH compliance documents, customs declarations, and safety data sheets are automatically generated.
• Pre-Shipment Control: Every shipment is automatically checked before customs clearance. Shipments are stopped when missing documents or non-compliance are detected.
• Prevent Customs Delays: Reduces the 28% document deficiency rate to zero, eliminating the risk of shipments being held at customs.

CLP Labeling and Packaging Compliance

• Automatic CLP Label Generation: Labels compliant with CLP Regulation requirements are automatically generated.
• Packaging Rules Control: REACH and CLP packaging requirements are automatically checked for your products.

Next Steps for Your Business

ECHA Enforcement Forum's 2025 findings demonstrate that manual compliance processes are no longer sufficient. The 1 in 3 REACH registration gap and widespread heavy metal violations make digital solutions essential.

PierCompliance automates your REACH compliance, verifies supplier data, and protects your customs shipments. Our platform addresses all non-compliance areas identified by ECHA, protecting your business from inspection risks and customs delays.

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