REACh

REACh – implications for product manufacturers, importers and retailers

REACh stands for Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals. The EU regulation came into force on 1^st June 2007 with the sole aim of placing greater responsibility on industry to protect human health and the environment.

There are over 30,000 chemicals in use today in every day household products. Under REACh these chemicals are required to be registered in a central database administered by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). REACh identifies risk management measures for companies which use chemicals and advises best practice to ensure their safe use.

What is it applicable to?

The REACh regulations are applicable to substances, preparations (mixtures of chemicals) and articles (finished products).

Your legal obligations under REACh depend on the role your business has within the supply chain. As a business you have a responsibility to know, control and be able to trace the origins of the chemicals that are found in your products.

We offer customised consultancy solutions to advise and guide you through all aspects of your obligations under REACh.

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC)

SVHCs are defined in Article 57 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and include substances that are:

Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Toxic to Reproduction
Persistent, Bio-accumulative and Toxic
Chemicals scientifically identified as causing probable serious effects to human health or to the environment

It is imperative that you as a product manufacturer, importer or retailer know that SVHCs are not used in any of your products above the maximum quantities specified.

The only way to be certain that you are compliant with this legislation is to implement a robust supply chain management system involving:

New supplier assessments
Ongoing supplier audits
Collation and review of supplier documentation and declarations
Spot check chemical testing

Our Service

Our experts will save you precious time and effort by advising you how these highly complex regulations directly affect your business and will assist you in implementing a robust supply chain management system which meets the minimum requirements.

We will also help you to demonstrate due-diligence in relation to REACh and your supply chain, and provide you with a full range of chemical testing in our state of the art laboratories in Europe and in Asia.

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Why Use TÜV Product Service?

You will have the certainty of receiving reliable and effective advice from one of the largest technical compliance service companies in the world with a pedigree dating back over 140 years and a proven track record of working with leading manufacturers, importers and retailers in all areas of product and supply chain compliance.
You will be supported by experts who are fully versed in every aspect of the regulations and routinely use their knowledge, expertise and experience to help clients meet minimum requirements and demonstrate due-diligence.
You will have access to a global network of fully accredited test laboratories, skilled auditors and compliance consultants ideally placed to assist you in complying with REACh.