REACH Legislative Advice

Smithers Rapra REACH Services

Smithers Rapra offers hands-on independent advice & support to all industry sectors required to implement the new EU Chemical Regulation. We deliver a strategic partnership to manage the various processes of Registration, Evaluation & Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH).

The Benefits to You:

  • REACH compliant products, efficiently achieved
  • Combination of technical assistance & strategic advice
  • Independent scientific assessment & representation
  • In-depth REACH expertise set in a practical business context

Ingrated REACH Solutions

A range of REACH Services is available from Smithers Rapra including:

Technical Support

  • product deformulation
  • Candidate List
  • 0.1% w/w analysis
  • testing & test proposals
  • exposure assessment

 

Strategic Advice

  • Registration
  • Supply Management
  • Compliance Standards
  • Substitution & Marketing
  • R&D

 

REACH Packages

  • Inventory Analysis
  • Scientific Assessment
  • Third Party Advice
  • Consortia Formation
  • Compliance Monitoring

 

Managing REACH

As all products comprise of chemicals, REACH applies to most materials & finished goods. REACH interlinks with other regulatory frameworks on environmental, occupational & consumer protection.

Key to the EU Market

REACH is based on a 'no data, no market' approach. This applies to each manufacturer or importer of a substance under the scope of REACH.

Under REACH, substances must be pre-registered & registered. Once pre-registered, companies must form Substance Information Exchange Forums (SIEFs) to share relevant data for the purpose of assessing chemical risks. Certain data must be shared & costs divided accordingly. Substances may also face evaluation & authorisation, while bans may be enacted on other products.

Non-EU manufacturers, formulators & producers of finished goods can appoint EU-based Only Representatives to meet the obligations of EU importers on their behalf. In this way, access to the EU market is based on compliance by an EU-based company.

Finished Products

While REACH primarily covers substances & mixtures in materials, containers or devices, there are additional complex requirements for finished goods. In particular, substances on a 'Candidate List' for Authorisation must be communicated through the supply chain, if present at or above 0.1% w/w in a finished product. Under REACH, suppliers & retailers must respond to consumer requests for such information within 45 days.

Holistic Approach

REACH contains element risk assessment, management & communication. In turn, implementation requires a holistic approach to managing safety. Smithers Rapra will provide you with effective & efficient guidance on all aspects of REACH.


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