A substance is subject to authorisation when it is included in the Authorisation List (REACH Annex XIV). REACH stimulates the gradual substitution of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) by less dangerous alternatives or technologies, where technically and economically feasible. To this end, ECHA frequently assesses the substances on the “Candidate List” to determine which […]
SVHC stands for “Substance of Very High Concern”. Substances may be identified as SVHCs when they: meet the criteria for classification as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) category 1A or 1B in accordance with the CLP Regulation. are Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) or very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative (vPvB) according to REACH […]
Prior to being placed on the market, a new cosmetic product must be labelled in accordance to the Cosmetics regulation, and notified by the responsible person through the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP). After notification there, no further notification needs to be done at national level within the EU. The submitted information is electronically shared […]
As of 31 May 2017, it is no longer possible to benefit from the extended REACH registration deadline for “phase-in” substances. From this date, substances must be registered with ECHA prior to manufacturing or import in quantities above 1 tonne per year. The first step is to inform ECHA of your intentions to register through […]
If your supplier also manufactures or imports the substance, he has the obligation to register the substance (if the manufactured or imported quantity is larger than 1 tonne per year). Registrants who register their substances as (transported) isolated intermediate, can provide reduced registration information, if they confirm that the substance is manufactured and used under […]
REACH defines an intermediate as “a substance that is manufactured for and consumed in or used for chemical processing in order to be transformed into another substance.” The main implication of this definition is that the substance used as an intermediate will be reacted, and will not be present in any (end)product. The (potential) exposure […]
Companies that manufacturer or import chemical substances in quantities above 1 tonne are responsible for demonstrating how substances can be used safely. To this end, they must collect information regarding the physical chemical properties, hazard profile and uses of their substances. If a substance is identified to be hazardous, a Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA) must […]