A substance is subject to authorisation when it is included in the Authorisation List (REACH Annex XIV). REACH stimulates the gradual substitution […]
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SVHC stands for “Substance of Very High Concern”. Substances may be identified as SVHCs when they: meet the criteria for classification as […]
Are you a formulator of chemical products, such as paints or detergents? Or do you use chemicals industrially or professionally, for example […]
If your supplier also manufactures or imports the substance, he has the obligation to register the substance (if the manufactured or imported […]
When asked, companies generally respond with: “Of course we are downstream user! We purchase our chemicals from Supplier X.” Nonetheless, further examination […]
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, […]