We do! There are various processes established under REACH of which public consultation is an integral part. Public consultations are organised by […]
Category: REACH Regulation
A substance is subject to authorisation when it is included in the Authorisation List (REACH Annex XIV). REACH stimulates the gradual substitution […]
SVHC stands for “Substance of Very High Concern”. Substances may be identified as SVHCs when they: meet the criteria for classification as […]
As of 31 May 2017, it is no longer possible to benefit from the extended REACH registration deadline for “phase-in” substances. From […]
If your supplier also manufactures or imports the substance, he has the obligation to register the substance (if the manufactured or imported […]
REACH defines an intermediate as “a substance that is manufactured for and consumed in or used for chemical processing in order to […]
When asked, companies generally respond with: “Of course we are downstream user! We purchase our chemicals from Supplier X.” Nonetheless, further examination […]
Distributors and re-branders (and retailers and storage providers) do not have a standard REACH role as “manufacturer”, “importer” or “downstream user”. Nonetheless, […]
To categorise as a downstream user (DU) under REACH, you must source the substances you use from a company that has registered […]
As a DU, you must identify and apply the appropriate measures to control risks associated with the use of chemicals. In practice, […]