Chemical Check GmbH

What Chemical Check GmbH does

Chemical Check GmbH is a privately held German hazardous-substances and dangerous-goods compliance consultancy headquartered in Steinheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1988 by Karen Schnurbusch. The firm operates as a small specialized practice (approximately 11 staff) supporting chemical manufacturers, distributors, and dangerous-goods transport operators across the full regulatory lifecycle: EU-wide safety data sheet creation under REACH/CLP, product registration and harmonized notifications (including UFI management), dangerous-goods transport documentation (ADR/IMDG/IATA, including lithium-ion battery compliance), external dangerous-goods and occupational-safety officer services, and statutory training/seminars. A 24-hour multilingual emergency hotline staffed by doctors, chemists, and chemical technicians serves as both a compliance asset for clients shipping dangerous goods and a recurring-revenue product. The company is part of the CC-Firmengruppe, a family of related entities including REACH Registration of Chemicals GmbH, Gefahrstoffberatung Schnurbusch GmbH & Co. KG, and Concepts in Code GmbH & Co. KG (IT services).

Revenue is generated primarily through professional-services engagements (custom-quoted consulting, documentation, and on-site officer services), fee-per-participant seminars and in-house training (€120-€999 per seat), recurring subscriptions tied to the 24-hour emergency hotline and the regulatory information service, and managed IT solutions via customer-specific portals (Sichdat Online, Auftragsportal). The go-to-market is sales-led with direct phone/email engagement, callback requests, on-site consulting, and a multilingual website (German/English). Distribution is overwhelmingly regional/European, with international exposure for global SDS and dangerous-goods shipments. The firm holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification, is recognized as a family-friendly employer, and is certified under the Common Good Economy (Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie) framework — the latter reflecting a values-oriented corporate identity unusual for the regulatory-consulting space.

Name

Chemical Check GmbH

Legal name

Chemical Check GmbH

Website

https://chemical-check.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chemical Check GmbH is a German hazardous-substances and dangerous-goods compliance consultancy founded in 1988, serving chemical manufacturers, distributors, and transport operators with safety data sheets, REACH/CLP registration, transport documentation, occupational-safety services, and a 24/7 multilingual emergency hotline.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regulatory Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Management & Toxic Substances Compliance (TSCA, REACH, GHS/SDS, PFAS Programs) (EUAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regulatory Consulting & Compliance Program Management (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALADAC)

Keywords

• Hazardous substance consulting
• Dangerous goods transport
• Safety data sheet services
• REACH CLP compliance
• Occupational safety consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Steinheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hazardous Substance Consulting Services: Consulting services for hazardous substance regulations (REACH, CLP), safety data sheet creation, product labeling, and compliance checking. Services cover the entire product lifecycle from raw materials to finished products.
2. Seminars and Training: Public seminars and in-house training sessions on topics including safety data sheet expertise, hazardous substance law, occupational safety, forklift training, and fire safety assistant training.
3. 24h Emergency Hotline: 24-hour emergency contact service for dangerous goods, staffed by doctors and chemists, providing medical guidance and disposal instructions for incidents.
4. IT System Solutions: Customized software solutions and databases for hazardous substance management, customer-specific interfaces and databases for information access.
5. Transport Documentation Services: Preparation of transport documents for dangerous goods (road transport) and IMO declarations for sea transport, including support for lithium-ion battery transport compliance.
6. External Dangerous Goods Officer Services: Provision of external dangerous goods officers for companies, including document preparation, employee training, and safety plan development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Chemical Check GmbH provides consulting and compliance services for hazardous substances and dangerous goods, including creation of safety data sheets, EU-wide product registration (REACH/CLP), dangerous goods transport documentation, external dangerous goods officer services, and occupational safety support. The company complements consulting with professional training seminars, custom IT system solutions for hazardous substance management, and a 24-hour multilingual emergency hotline for dangerous goods incidents.

Product overview

Chemical Check GmbH is a hazardous substances and dangerous goods consulting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of compliance services. The company provides a 'Rund-um-sorglos-Paket' (all-inclusive package) covering the entire product lifecycle from raw material to finished product. Core offerings include: Sicherheitsdatenblätter (Safety Data Sheets) for REACH/CLP compliance, Gefahrgutberatung (Dangerous Goods Consulting) for transport documentation and classification, Produktregistrierung (Product Registration) for EU-wide notifications, IT-Systemlösungen (IT Systems) for custom hazardous substance management software, and a 24h Notrufnummer (24-hour Emergency Hotline) for dangerous goods emergencies. The company also provides Seminars for professional training, Fachkräfte für Arbeitssicherheit (Safety Specialists), and various compliance services including Betriebsanweisungen (Operating Instructions), waste management officers, and forklift truck training. All services are available as standalone offerings or integrated into comprehensive compliance solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety Data Sheets (Sicherheitsdatenblätter) Creation and management of safety data sheets (SDS/MSDS) for hazardous substances in compliance with REACH and CLP regulations. Services include EU-wide product notifications and plausibility verification by qualified personnel. Targeted at chemical product manufacturers, importers, and distributors.
• Dangerous Goods Consulting (Gefahrgutberatung)

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 emergency response capability with up to 12 responders per shift including 3 doctors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Skyline Express International GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner for worldwide air freight transportation of dangerous goods. The partnership ensures compliance with all hazardous materials transport regulations for air freight through collaborative cooperation.
• REACH Registration of Chemicals GmbHcoreOthersPart of the CC-Firmengruppe (Chemical Check Group) with shared IT systems and joint data processing responsibilities under GDPR.
• Gefahrstoffberatung Schnurbusch GmbH & Co. KGcoreOthersPart of the CC-Firmengruppe (Chemical Check Group) with shared IT systems and joint data processing responsibilities. Archives training certificates for 10 years as required by law.
• Karen Schnurbusch-Beteiligungs GmbHcoreOthersPart of the CC-Firmengruppe (Chemical Check Group) with shared IT systems and joint responsibility for data processing.
• Concepts in Code GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of the CC-Firmengruppe (Chemical Check Group) providing IT services, likely supporting the company's proprietary software systems and customer portals.
• Hecker System Holzbau GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersConstruction company that built the company's headquarters as a CO2-neutral wooden building, demonstrating commitment to sustainability.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: SGS is the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with extensive chemical and hazardous materials service lines. Provides regulatory compliance, SDS authoring, and product safety services that directly overlap with Chemical Check's offerings across international markets.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a leading German testing and certification organization offering dangerous goods transport consulting, occupational safety services, and chemical compliance support. Strong direct overlap with Chemical Check's service portfolio in the German-speaking market.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a global testing, inspection, and certification giant offering hazardous substance testing, dangerous goods services, and occupational safety consulting. Competes with Chemical Check across most service lines but as part of a vastly broader portfolio across industries and geographies.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection, and certification company offering chemical testing, hazardous materials compliance, and product safety services. Comparable in scope to Chemical Check's compliance and consulting portfolio but operates at enterprise scale with global reach.
• Intertek: Intertek provides product testing, regulatory compliance, and hazardous materials services globally. Comparable to Chemical Check through its chemical regulatory consulting and dangerous goods transport documentation offerings across multiple regions.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD provides chemical compliance testing, dangerous goods advisory, and product certification services through its global network. Overlaps directly with Chemical Check's REACH/CLP compliance and dangerous goods transport documentation services, particularly in DACH markets.
• Ramboll Environment & Health: Ramboll's Environment & Health division provides chemical regulatory consulting, occupational health, and environmental compliance services to enterprise clients across Europe. Comparable to Chemical Check in regulatory expertise but operates at consultancy scale with broader environmental scope.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): ERM is a global environmental, health, and safety consultancy offering chemical regulatory services, product stewardship, and dangerous goods advisory. Comparable to Chemical Check in regulatory consulting depth but with significantly larger enterprise scale and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Dr. Knoell Consult: Dr. Knoell Consult is a specialized regulatory affairs consultancy offering REACH, CLP, biocides, and chemical registration services globally - directly comparable to Chemical Check's core SDS authoring, product registration, and EU-wide notification offerings, though operating at significantly larger scale across multiple continents.

Emerging players

• Enhesa: Enhesa (formerly Chemical Watch) is a regulatory intelligence and product compliance platform offering chemical regulatory tracking, SDS authoring tools, and consulting services. Represents the software-enabled threat to traditional consultancies like Chemical Check, with growing focus on automating compliance workflows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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