What is REACH
REACH is an integrated system of registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction, concerning chemical substances, which the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) is responsible for.
REACH main goals
The objectives of the regulation are:
- MAPPING of all chemical substances circulating in Europe
- KNOWING their effects on human beings and environment
- IDENTIFYING the specific use of these substances
Important criteria
The regulation establishes that the final user is obligated to know and respect the regulation during their daily activities, based on the information received from the suppliers. This principle equally involves the entire chain: importers, manufacturers and users.