REACH Regulation

REGISTRATION, EVALUATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES - REACH REGULATION MADE EASY

The EU chemicals regulation REACH has been in force since June 1, 2007. It fundamentally changed European chemicals law. Based on the REACH regulation, chemical substances had to be registered with the "European Chemicals Agency" (ECHA) within certain deadlines. According to the REACH Regulation, non-registered substances and mixtures containing such substances may no longer be placed on the market within the EU. The only exceptions are substances manufactured or imported in quantities of less than 1 t/a.

In addition to manufacturers, it also directly affects importers and users of substances and mixtures. An authorization for placing particularly hazardous substances on the market or using them must also be applied for. This concerns in particular so-called downstream users, i.e. those actors who purchase these substances from EU/EEA-based suppliers. The need for authorization is independent of the annual quantity, i.e. also concerns quantities < 1 t/a.Furthermore, extensive supply chain communication and reporting obligations to ECHA apply. Safety data sheets must be successively amended.

THERE ARE NEW COMMITMENTS COMING UP THAT WE ARE HAPPY TO SUPPORT YOU WITH:

• Registration
• Ongoing update of existing registrations
• Substance notifications to the ECHA in connection with SVHC
• Authorization
• Communication in and securing of the supply chain
• Implementation of occupational, environmental and consumer protection measures
• Substance management
• Documentation
• Full Material Declaration

Even the import and distribution of products in an annual quantity < 1 t/a can result in obligations. We can help you with the following:

• Preparation of safety data sheets
• Advice on labeling
• Implementation of Poison Center Notifications 

Important: The obligation to register still exists. It applies to all substances manufactured or imported for the first time after 31.05.2018 (last of the three relevant REACH registration deadlines) from 1 t/a, e.g. new substances.

OUR SERVICES

To support you with the wide range of different obligations, we offer the following services:

• REACH audit
• REACH training (on-site or online)
• Impact analysis
• REACH helpdesk function

YOUR BENEFITS

• You save the time of familiarizing yourself with an extensive and complex set of regulations
• You minimize risks because we help you complete required tasks on time and avoid unnecessary activities
• You are kept up to date on regulatory news and thus avoid becoming non-compliant
• You increase security, because our experience in handling sensitive data allows you to preserve your trade secrets despite the obligation to disclose data contained in REACH
• You avoid downtime and ensure the undisturbed continuation of your business activities
• You recognize internal savings potentials
• You expand the circle of suppliers you know and get to know new customers

TÜV SÜD is a member of the Only Representative Organization (ORO).