The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation came into effect in 2007 to protect human health and the environment by restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in products made and sold in the EU, and to increase the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry.
In order for potentially hazardous substances to fall in scope of REACH, they must first be identified as substances of very high concern by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) at the request of member states or the European Commission. Once a substance is confirmed as an SVHC, it is added to the Candidate List. The Candidate List contains substances eligible for inclusion on the Authorisation List; their priority is determine by ECHA. The Authorisation List restricts the use of certain substances in the EU without authorization from ECHA. Certain substances are restricted from being manufactured, marketed, or used across the EU by REACH Annex XVII, also known as the Restricted Substances List, whether they are authorized or not. These substances are deemed to pose a substantial risk to human health and the environment.
REACH Regulation
REACH’s effect on companies
REACH impacts on a wide range of companies across many sectors, even those who may not think of themselves as being involved with chemicals.
In general, under REACH you may have one of these roles:
Manufacturer: If you make chemicals, either to use yourself or to supply to other people (even if it is for export), then you will probably have some important responsibilities under REACH.
Importer: If you buy anything from outside the EU/EEA, you are likely to have some responsibilities under REACH. It may be individual chemicals, mixtures for onwards sale or finished products, like clothes, furniture or plastic goods.
Downstream users: Most companies use chemicals, sometimes even without realising it, therefore you need to check your obligations if you handle any chemicals in your industrial or professional activity. You might have some responsibilities under REACH.
Companies established outside the EU: If you are a company established outside the EU, you are not bound by the obligations of REACH, even if you export their products into the customs territory of the European Union. The responsibility for fulfilling the requirements of REACH, such as registration lies with the importers established in the European Union, or with the only representative of a non-EU manufacturer established in the European Union.
Learn more about EU REACH on the ECHA website:
https://echa.europa.eu/regulations/reach/understanding-reach
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REACH Compliance
Post time: Aug-29-2024
