Answers to common questions about MicroReport and EU microplastics REACH compliance.
General
MicroReport is a B2B SaaS tool that automates the preparation and submission of microplastics emission reports required under EU Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, which restricts the intentional addition of microplastics to products. It guides you step-by-step through data entry, calculates emission estimates, and generates an IUCLID-compatible i6z dossier file ready for upload to ECHA's REACH-IT portal.
Any legal entity (manufacturer, importer, or downstream user) placing products on the EU market that intentionally contain synthetic polymer microparticles (SPMs) above the concentration thresholds set in REACH Annex XVII Entry 78 must submit an annual report to ECHA. This typically affects industries such as cosmetics, detergents, paints, agriculture, construction materials, and many others. Read the full regulation.
Synthetic polymer microparticles are solid plastic particles that are intentionally added to products and measure 5 mm or less in any dimension (or 15 mm for fibres). They are insoluble and not biodegradable under the criteria defined in Entry 78. Common examples include microbeads in cosmetics, plastic glitter, and plastic pellets used as controlled-release carriers.
Regulatory
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 amends REACH Annex XVII by adding Entry 78, which restricts the intentional use of synthetic polymer microparticles in products placed on the EU market. The restriction includes phased-in prohibitions and transitional reporting obligations. It entered into force on 17 October 2023. European Commission overview.
Companies must report emissions annually. The first reporting obligation covers data from 2023 and 2024, with submission deadlines set by ECHA. Subsequent reports are due every year. Check the ECHA Microplastics Reporting Portal for the exact current deadlines, as ECHA may publish updates.
ECHA requires submissions as IUCLID 6 dossier files (.i6z). These are structured XML archives conforming to the IUCLID data model. MicroReport generates the correct i6z structure automatically. You then upload the file through the REACH-IT portal using your ECHA account.
An i6z file is a ZIP archive containing XML documents formatted according to the IUCLID 6 format specification. It bundles dossier metadata, substance identity, site information, emission estimates, and use descriptions into a single file. ECHA's REACH-IT portal parses this file to extract and store the reported data.
Using MicroReport
After signing in, click 'New Report' on your dashboard. The wizard walks you through seven steps: (1) company and submission details, (2) EU manufacturing and import sites, (3) products containing SPMs, (4) emission estimates per product, (5) use descriptors, (6) derogations if applicable, and (7) final review before downloading your i6z dossier.
You can edit a report in MicroReport at any time before you upload the i6z file to REACH-IT. Once you have submitted the dossier to ECHA, any corrections must be made through the REACH-IT portal directly, following ECHA's amendment procedure. MicroReport saves your data so you can generate a revised dossier if needed.
Emission estimates follow the methodology in ECHA Guidance R.16. MicroReport multiplies the annual tonnage of each product by a release factor appropriate to the use category (environmental release category — ERC). Release factors are drawn from the ECHA guidance tables. You can review and override individual factors if you have site-specific measurement data.
Legal entity name and ECHA REACH-IT account number
List of EU sites where the products are manufactured or used
Trade names and CAS/EC identifiers of the polymers used
Annual tonnage placed on the EU market per product
Intended use categories (SU, PC, PROC, ERC codes per ECHA R.12)
Any derogations that apply (biodegradable, natural origin, etc.)
Billing
MicroReport offers a Starter plan for companies with up to 5 products and a Professional plan with unlimited products, multi-site support, and priority email support. A free screener tool is also available to check whether your products likely fall under reporting obligations before committing to a plan.
Yes. In addition to card payments, MicroReport accepts cryptocurrency payments via NowPayments. This supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and other major cryptocurrencies. Payment instructions are shown at checkout if you select the crypto option.
You can cancel your subscription at any time from the Billing page in your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Your data and dossiers remain accessible until the period expires.
Data & Privacy
Your data is stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted in the EU (Neon Serverless Postgres). Dossier files and report data do not leave EU jurisdiction. Infrastructure details are described in our Privacy Policy.
Yes. MicroReport processes personal data in compliance with GDPR. We act as the data controller for account data and as a data processor for the emission data you enter. You can export or delete all your data at any time from account settings. Our Privacy Policy details the legal bases for processing, retention periods, and your rights.
Yes. From your account settings you can export all stored data as a JSON file or permanently delete your account and all associated data. Deletion is irreversible. Downloaded i6z dossiers are yours to keep and are not deleted when you close your account.