Our approach: a maintained, attributed copy
This knowledge base keeps its own curated copy of reference data (substance lists, exemptions, annex maps) rather than linking out to PDFs. Every dataset carries its source, a last-updated date, and a note to verify against the official source before relying on it for a compliance decision.
We don't replace the official record. We make it usable (searchable, filterable, cross-linked) and always point back to the authoritative source.
Can we reuse official EU / ECHA data?
In general the answer is yes, with attribution, but this is a question to confirm with legal counsel for each dataset, not a legal opinion.
Reuse terms differ per source and can change. Some entries may include third-party or restricted data. Before publishing a full imported dataset, confirm the specific licence and attribution requirements with the source's legal notice and our counsel.
What that means in practice
- Attribute every dataset (e.g. "Source: ECHA Candidate List" / "Source: EUR-Lex, Directive 2011/65/EU consolidated").
- Date-stamp each copy so users know how current it is.
- Link back to the official source on every table.
- Re-sync on a schedule (the Candidate List changes about twice a year; RoHS exemptions are amended periodically).
- Flag uncertainty so that partial or in-progress datasets say so plainly.
Currently maintained datasets
These are compiled from official sources and maintained manually by the Pareo team. They aim to be complete, but they are not the official registers and not guaranteed current. Each carries a source link for verification.
- SVHC Candidate List: full list, current through ECHA's latest update.
- RoHS Exemptions: full Annex III & IV (157 entries); expiry dates omitted by design because they vary by product category.
- REACH Annexes XIV & XVII: full Authorisation List (59) and Restriction List (79 numbered entries).
- Key Annexes: descriptive map of which annex does what.