Swiss Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem) List
Little Pro on 2016-01-05
The Swiss Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem) stands for the Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks relating to the Use of Certain Particularly Dangerous Substances, Preparations and Articles which entered into force since 2005. This Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance prohibits or restricts the marketing and use of certain hazardous substances on its own or in preparations and articles. It also specifies personal and professional qualifications required for the use of certain hazardous substances; preparations and articles (for example, plant protection products and some biocides).
The ordinance is almost a combined version of EU RoHS, REACH Annex XVII Restricted Substance List and REACH Annex XIV Authorization List. You can search restriction conditions either by substance name or product type by clicking the links we have sorted out below.
Restricted or Prohibited Substances under Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance
- Halogenated organic compounds
- Short-chain chlorinated paraffins
- Chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons
- Substances that deplete the ozone layer
- Substances stable in the atmosphere
- Asbestos
- Mercury and its compounds
- Octylphenol, nonylphenol and their ethoxylates
- Flame retardants
- Substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction
- Dangerous liquid substances
- Benzene and related compounds
- Nitroaromatics, aromatic amines and azo dyes
- Organotin compounds
- Tars
- Perfluorooctane sulfonates
- Substances listed in REACH Annex XIV Authorization List
Restrictions by Product Types under Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance
- Laundry detergents
- Cleaning products
- Solvents
- Biocidal products
- Plant protection products
- Fertilisers
- De-icing products
- Paints and varnishes
- Plastics and additives
- Refrigerants
- Extinguishing agents
- Aerosol dispensers
- Thermal fuel additives
- Capacitors and transformers
- Batteries
- Special provisions relating to heavy metals
- Wood-based materials
- Electrical and electronic equipment (see example below)
Since the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem) is updated frequently, please click here to search the latest restrictions for each substance or product type. If you just wish to have a quick look at what restrictions look like, you may click the following two summaries.
More Readings
- Swiss Chemicals Ordinance (ChemO) Governing Chemicals
- REACH SVHC List
- REACH Annex XIV Authorization List
- REACH Annex XVII Restricted Substance List
- California Proposition 65
Reference & Resources
Click here to access all references and resources for Switzerland including the English translation of regulations, regulatory lists and useful links to the websites of competent authorities.
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