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Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation

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Latest News

Six Substances of Very High Concern to be Added to REACH Candidate List in January 2025

These six substances, including Octamethyltrisiloxane, are widely used in cosmetics, industrial applications, and coatings but face new requirements due to environmental risks.

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Dec 2024

Italy Concludes Evaluation of Pigment Yellow 65

Italy concludes its evaluation of Pigment Yellow 65 (PY65) under the REACH framework, highlighting its environmental risks and future regulatory needs.

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Dec 2024

Norway Investigation Highlights Persistent Concerns Over Flame Retardant EBTBP

Learn about ECHA’s evaluation of EBTBP, a flame retardant flagged for its environmental persistence and potential health risks, and the ongoing regulatory review process.

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Dec 2024

EU Explores Restrictions on Harmful Chemicals 4-OPnEO and 4-NPnEO in Articles

ECHA evaluates risks of 4-OPnEO and 4-NPnEO in articles like coatings and glass, aiming for potential EU-wide restrictions to protect the environment.

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Dec 2024

ECHA Launches Consultation on Microplastics Reporting under REACH

Participate in ECHA's consultation on microplastics reporting under REACH. Submit your input by 20 January 2025 to shape regulations for synthetic polymer microparticles.

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Dec 2024

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Guidance

EU REACH Compliance: Essential Guide for Non-EU Companies

Make your products competitive on the EEA and NI markets by developing a robust EU REACH compliance strategy.

Achieve REACH Compliance in 3 Steps: A Guide to the REACH Regulation

Maintain REACH compliance with this easy to follow guide written by our team of experts. Learn more.

Tools

REACH Lead Registrant Finder

Efficiently fulfill REACH registration with our Lead Registrant Finder. Obtain Letters of Access and essential study information quickly and effortlessly, ensuring full compliance with ease.

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Legislation Overview

Legislation name
REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
Applicable to
European Economic Area
Northern Ireland

For Great Britain, click here.

Purpose
High protection level from chemical risks, enhance innovation, competitiveness.
Scope
Production, use of chemicals and their impacts on health, environment.
Key requirements
Registration, evaluation, authorization, restriction of chemicals.
Penalties
Effective, proportionate, dissuasive penalties by Member States
EXEMPTIONS
Certain exemptions for types of substances
Guidance
ECHA provides extensive guidance documents, tools, and databases to support compliance with REACH requirements.