Petites et moyennes entreprises (PME)

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) benefit from fee reductions under both the REACH and CLP Regulations, depending on their size as a medium-sized, small or micro enterprise.

Before declaring an SME size category in REACH-IT, companies need to make sure that they are familiar with the relevant SME definitions. The Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC is the sole authentic basis for determining the conditions regarding qualification as micro, small or medium-sized enterprise.

For Only Representatives (ORs), the pertinent assessment of whether the fee reduction for SMEs applies shall be determined by the relevant data of the enterprise that is represented by that OR, including relevant information from linked and partner companies of that enterprise, in accordance with the Commission Recommendation.

Remember that the registrant is entirely responsible for the correctness and authenticity of the information provided in the process of the dossier submission in REACH-IT. If you are using the services of third parties to help you determine the correct size of your company or the company that you represent as an OR, ECHA does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the advice given by third parties.

How to determine the company size category

Step-by-step instructions on assessing the company size category.

What to do if you incorrectly indicated the SME size category

If you indicated the incorrect company size category in REACH-IT, read the following instructions on how to inform ECHA.

SME verification

ECHA has the responsibility to check the size of the companies who claim to be eligible for SME fee reductions to ensure fair competition.

Administrative charges

Following the verification procedure on the declared SME size category, ECHA levies an administrative charge from any registrant who incorrectly claimed to be entitled to a fee reduction.