REACH
EURegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
Your Compliance Status
Overview
REACH is the EU regulation on chemical substances and their safe use. It requires manufacturers and importers to register chemical substances and demonstrate they can be used safely.
Key Points
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Applies to all chemical substances manufactured or imported into the EU
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Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) require special authorization
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Candidate List contains substances intended for inclusion in Annex XIV
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Supply chain communication requirements for SVHC > 0.1% w/w
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS) required for hazardous substances
Requirements Checklist
Substance Registration
CompliantRegister all applicable substances with ECHA
SVHC Communication
CompliantCommunicate SVHC presence to customers
Safety Data Sheets
CompliantMaintain current SDS for all products
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Varies by member state; includes fines and product bans