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Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation

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Latest News

ECHA Launches Public Consultations on SVHC Identification for Three Key Substances

ECHA has opened public consultations on the SVHC identification of decamethyltetrasiloxane, heptamethyltrisiloxane, and Reactive Brown 51. Stakeholders have until 14 April 2025 to submit comments on potential regulatory impacts.

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Mar 2025

ECHA’s 2024 Evaluation Update: Compliance Gaps and Industry Risks

ECHA's 2024 evaluation statistics reveal compliance gaps in REACH dossiers. Discover key findings, enforcement actions, and how manufacturers can mitigate risks.

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Mar 2025

EU Assesses Regulatory Needs for Fluorinated Aliphatic Hydrocarbons

The EU has assessed the regulatory needs for fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons. While no new restrictions are proposed, manufacturers should monitor potential future policy shifts.

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Mar 2025

No Regulatory Action Needed for Inorganic Carboxylates

ECHA's latest assessment confirms no regulatory risk management actions are needed for inorganic carboxylates. Learn how this impacts manufacturers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.

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Feb 2025

Slovenia Intends to Propose n-Hexane as a REACH Substance of Very High Concern

Slovenia has proposed n-hexane as an SVHC under REACH due to its neurotoxic risks.

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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.