Scan4Chem is a tool designed to help you protect yourself, your family, and the environment by providing critical information about substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in everyday products.
How it works:
With Scan4Chem, you can use a product's barcode to instantly access information about any hazardous chemicals it may contain. This allows you to make informed purchasing decisions and avoid products that pose potential health risks. The app leverages a unique right granted under the European Union REACH regulation, which empowers consumers to request information about chemicals of very high concern in products.
Instant Access to Chemical Information
Scan4Chem allows you to scan the barcode of a product to obtain immediate details about whether it contains any substances of very high concern (SVHCs). These are chemicals that have been identified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for reproduction, or particularly harmful to the environment.
Empowering Consumer Action
By making use of your right to request information, Scan4Chem helps you take an active role in protecting both your health and the planet. If a product contains SVHCs, you can easily submit a request for more information from the manufacturer or supplier.
User-Friendly Interface
Scan4Chem is designed to be intuitive and easy to use. Simply scan the barcode of a product, and the app will check its database for information regarding any harmful chemicals. If the information isn't available in the database, the app will assist you in generating and sending a request to the supplier for further details.
Contribute to a Larger Movement
The app is already available in 18 European countries and is set to expand further. By using Scan4Chem, you are part of a growing community of conscious consumers who are taking a stand against hazardous chemicals in products.
Compliant with EU Regulations
Scan4Chem operates under the European Union REACH regulation, which mandates that consumers have the right to request information about hazardous substances in products. If a product contains SVHCs at concentrations above 0.1% by weight, suppliers are legally required to respond to your request and provide information.
FAQs
1. How does Scan4Chem work?
By scanning a product's barcode, Scan4Chem checks the product's details against a database of hazardous chemicals. If the information isn’t available, the app helps you send a request to the supplier for more details.
2. What are substances of very high concern (SVHCs)?
SVHCs are chemicals that are carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for reproduction, or particularly harmful to the environment. The European Union REACH regulation requires suppliers to disclose these chemicals if they are present in a product above a certain concentration.
3. Can I use Scan4Chem outside of Europe?
Currently, Scan4Chem is available in 18 European countries, and its coverage is expanding. The app is designed to comply with the EU's REACH regulation, but it may not be available in non-EU countries at the moment.
4. Why should I submit a request through Scan4Chem?
By submitting a request, you are helping to hold manufacturers accountable for the chemicals in their products. Your actions encourage suppliers to enter more information into the database, benefiting all consumers by promoting transparency and safety.
Version History
v2.2.3—11 Sep, 2023
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
v2.2.1—24 Oct, 2022
- Update Barcode Scanner
- Fix bug with detection of locale
- Configure Spanish specific content
v2.2.0—16 Aug, 2022
- Update Barcode Scanner
- Fix bug with detection of locale
- Configure Spanish specific content
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