REACH & GHS

“No data, no market“

Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Ristriction of Chemicals" - REACH made easy

On 1 June 2007, the EU's new chemicals regulation REACH came into force and fundamentally changed European legislation in this sector. Chemicals must now be registered within certain deadlines with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). After expiry of the registration deadlines, unregistered chemicals and mixtures (formerly called “preparations”) including such substances will be prohibited in the EU. In addition to chemicals producers, importers and downstream users of chemicals and chemical mixtures will also be directly affected for the first time.

The principle of REACH, "No data, no market", may seem alarming. Additionally, comprehensive obligations governing the provision of information along the supply chain and to ECHA are gradually coming into effect. Safety data sheets must be changed gradually.

The next steps in the reform of the EU’s chemicals legislation:

By choosing TÜV SÜD as your strong partner, you are sure to be on the safe side.

We provide expert and reliable consulting services and assist you with all necessary measures.

The new regulation is extremely complex and includes a host of exemptions and special provisions. The number of resources and tools published by the EU to assist REACH implementation is constantly growing. TÜV SÜD continuously monitors the development and provision of the announced resources and the practical application of REACH in the EU. Our monitoring activities provide us with the background to make recommendations for action targeted at completing the required activities within the stipulated deadlines and avoiding unnecessary measures.