Know Before the Inspector Does
The ECHA SVHC Candidate List is the regulatory tripwire for every studio in the EU. Search it now, or get a 2-weekly email when a new substance affects the materials you actually use. No fees. No login.
Search the SVHC Candidate List
Look up any substance you use — pigment, polymer, biocide, solvent, metal alloy. We'll tell you immediately if it's on the current ECHA Candidate List, and whether it's relevant to body art use.
How It Works
Type a substance name, CAS number, or EC number. We check it against the current ECHA SVHC Candidate List instantly. No login required.
Tell us which metals, polymers, pigments, and aftercare products you actually use. Free text accepted for anything not in the list.
ECHA updates the SVHC list twice a year. We check every 14 days and email you within 24 hours of any change that affects your materials — or a clean "nothing changed" record for your compliance file.
Get Free SVHC Alerts
One email every 2 weeks, only when something actually changes for the materials you use — plus an "all clear" record you can drop into your compliance file. Unsubscribe in one click.
Why a Free Tool?
Body art studios are the last people the chemicals industry warns when a new SVHC lands. Inspectors arrive with a list that was updated six months ago and is now three updates out of date — and the studio is the one holding the paperwork.
REACH Monitor was built by Patrick Poli, the inventor of BioFlex®, who has been certifying body-jewelry materials under EU regulation for over 25 years. The same SVHC monitoring system that keeps the BioFlex® compliance file current runs this page — extended so any studio can use it for any material.
It is free because compliance shouldn't depend on the budget of the studio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ECHA SVHC Candidate List?
The Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) is maintained by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under EU REACH. It is updated approximately every six months. Studios that supply articles containing a listed substance above 0.1% w/w have legal notification obligations.
How often is REACH Monitor checked?
Automated checks run every 14 days against the current ECHA Candidate List. Subscribers receive an email within 24 hours of any change that affects their declared materials, plus an "all clear" record on every cycle for compliance files.
Is REACH Monitor really free?
Yes. Search and subscription are free with no login. It is operated by Poli International as a service to the body art profession because compliance should not depend on a studio's budget.
Does this replace a formal compliance audit?
No. REACH Monitor provides general information based on the ECHA Candidate List. It does not replace legal advice, a manufacturer SDS, or a formal compliance audit. Always confirm regulatory status with your supplier for the specific batch you use.
Who built REACH Monitor?
Patrick Poli, inventor of BioFlex® body jewelry and founder of Poli International, with over 25 years certifying body-jewelry materials under EU regulation. The monitoring system used internally for the BioFlex® compliance file powers this public page.
Need a signed compliance statement for a specific material, or want to discuss a custom watchlist for a multi-studio operation?
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