REACH-EU-CHEMICALS

EU REACH ECHA Helsinki chemicals regulation.

Definition

REACH main processes: (1) Registration (manufacturers/importers >1t/yr register substance with toxicology dossier), (2) Evaluation (ECHA reviews dossier), (3) Authorisation (SVHC Annex XIV ~50+ substances including DEHP phthalates, lead chromate, certain chlorinated paraffins), (4) Restriction (Annex XVII ~70 entries limiting uses of certain substances). SVHC Candidate List ~240 substances 2024. Disclosure obligations for articles > 0.1% concentration ; mandatory SCIP database for products.

Origin

REACH adopted 18 December 2006 ; entered into force 1 June 2007 ; ECHA founded 2007 in Helsinki ; multiple revisions, amendments ongoing 2024.

Example in context

BASF AG registers its 8000 chemical substances produced in EU via REACH-IT portal ; declares 12 SVHC substances in its catalog ; mandatory downstream user disclosure via SDS Safety Data Sheets.

Related terms

• RoHS — electrical complement.