Compliance with laws and provisions is a matter of course to us as a renowned German brand manufacturer. Within the sense of REACH, we are a “downstream” user. We therefore supply "preparation" and "products".

In concrete terms this means:

• According to article 33 of regulation (EC) no. 1907/2006 (REACH), distribution companies of products (machines, accessories, as well as components and spare parts) that contain one or several so-called substances of very high concern (SVHC) in a concentration exceeding 0.1% weight by weight, are subject to particular information requirements. Substances identified as of very high concern are included into the so-called candidate list by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
• Obviously, we comply with our obligation to inform according to article 33:
  Products that contain one or several SVHC are recorded in the SCIP database.
• According to the information available from our suppliers, we assume that the registration of substances listed in annex 14 has been carried out in due time.
• According to our current knowledge, none of our items contains substance fractions of the substances listed in annex 17, which would prohibit placing these items on the market.
• Safety instructions can be found in the Metabo service portal.

According to available information, almost all Metabo products contain components, in which lead (CAS no. 7439-92-1) as alloy element, e.g. in steel or copper, in concentrations exceeding 0.1% weight in weight is contained. The use of this substance conforms with the applicable derogations. If used as intended, the products do not pose any hazard to the health or environment. Safety instructions are not required.

For further questions please send an email to product-compliance@metabo.de.