REACH is a regulation set forth by the European Union to protect the health of the population and the environment from risks associated with chemicals.
What is REACH registration, and what type of testing must be done for REACH registration?
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) is a regulation set forth by the European Union, that began in 2007. It was started as a way to protect the health of the population and the environment from risks associated with chemicals, while simultaneously working to improve the EU chemicals industry.
All chemicals whether industrial or residential, are subject to REACH regulations which means most companies are affected by REACH. Each company is responsible for ensuring they comply with REACH regulations which means they must identify and deal with all risks associated with the chemical or substance they manufacture. Companies must demonstrate how they’re chemical substance can be used safely and effectively while ensuring the user understands the risks associated with the product. Ideally, this regulation should help companies and manufacturers switch out harmful chemicals for safer ones.
REACH registration requires companies to collect information regarding the potential hazards or risks posed by the chemicals and substances they are using or manufacturing and disclose it in a registration dossier. This registration must then be given to the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), sometimes a chemical safety report is also included which provides a safety assessment of the chemical.
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