Under REACH, articles manufactured in, and imported to, the European Union require consideration for the substances they contain. Producers and importers must register substances (including pre-registration for phase-in substances) in articles meeting three criteria:
• Are intended to release the substance under normal and foreseeable conditions of use;
• Contain more than 1 tonne of the substance per calendar year for all articles of all types that are intended to release that substance per producer or importer
• Have a use for which the substance has not yet been registered
For more information on REACH, please visit:
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) -- provides an overview of the REACH regulation on processes, chemicals covered, methods and tools used, and parties involved.
REACH Frequently Asked Questions
REACH National Helpdesks -- established in every Member State providing advice to companies and other stakeholders on the obligations they may have under REACH
Current REACH Press Releases