Regulatory Compliance > REACH

REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals) has been adopted and came into force in the EU on 1st June 2007. Any company involved in the manufacture or importation of chemicals has to comply with the Regulation. It represents the culmination of a complete review of the regulation of chemicals in the EU, replacing the existing legislation with a single Regulation, which has a consistent approach for new and existing chemicals.

Please click here to read about PFA's REACH support services.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will not be fully active until June 2008, but its website is live.

There are a number of industry initiatives to help:

The Chemicals Industry Association has launched REACHReady, a Service network which provides information and tools, and links clients with service providers (e.g. contract laboratories, consultants). PFA is very pleased to be an approved Service Provider to CIA REACHReady.

Cefic has set up ReachCentrum to facilitate the preparation for and implementation of REACH, initially with help desk services. PFA is working closely with a number of CEFIC Sector Groups on their REACH compliance activities.

The European Chemicals Bureau has been overseeing a number of REACH implementation projects (RIPs), including the development of Guidance Documents. PFA has provided input to Working Groups developing RIPs.

Please click here for a PFA summary of REACH proposals and requirements for industry.

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