Companies that import, manufacture, use or place on the market substances, mixtures or articles must comply with REACH.
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (Regulation No 1907/2006) is a European Union regulation dating from 18 December 2006 and entered into force on 1 June 2007. The regulation applies to the European Economic Area (EEA) which includes all 27 Member States of the European Union (EU) plus Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland. The regulation also applies to Northern Ireland due to the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Non-compliance with REACH can lead to a fine or imprisonment. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) administrates the regulation, the European Commission (EC) makes key decisions and the Member States are responsible for enforcement.
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The Ultimate Guide to the REACH Candidate List
REACH regulation provides regulatory management of substances of very high concern. Learn about requirements for SVHCs on the Candidate List.
Create better REACH compliance statements
Suppliers are duty bound by regulation to provide information on their products. Find out how to maintain compliance using a REACH statement.
The Ultimate Guide to REACH Compliance
Don’t know where to start with REACH compliance? Use our ultimate guide to become compliant and ensure market access. REACH made easy!
What is the cost of an EU REACH registration?
Importers and manufacturers of substances and mixtures into the EU are required to have a valid registration. Average costs are €33,300 but what’s included?
How will Brexit affect the REACH regulation?
The UK is in the process of leaving the EU and possibly the REACH regulation. If it no longer applies to the UK, how do you access the EU and UK Markets?
What is the EU REACH regulation?
EU REACH regulation applies to goods placed on the EU Market. Find out about the key requirements, enforcement and the penalties for non-compliance.
