REACH

WHAT IS REACH?

REACH (Registration, Evalutation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances) is an Eu regulation to reform the European legislation on chemicals. This regulation has been applicable since 1st January 2007 as direct law in each E member state and took effect on 1st June 2007. Its target is to spread information on the potential dangers and risks caused by chemicals. Companies now have to assume greater responsibilities in ensuring safe handling of their products.

Negative effects of the production and use of chemicals on man and the environment are to be kept to a minimum. The Reach regulation covers the obligations of producers, importers and downstream users of such chemicals in pure form or in mixtures and as ingredients in final products.