How is Ashland preparing for REACH?
As a supplier, manufacturer, importer and purchaser of chemical substances in the European Union (EU), it is in our mutual best interests to comply with the REACH regulations, as well as to ensure the supply of goods to us and to our customers is not disrupted. The initiatives described below apply to all Ashland products for the European market, whether supplied by Ashland-controlled entities based in Europe, the U.S. or other geographies. Ashland teams are in place working on the inventory of Ashland products and associated substances subject to Registration under REACH. This includes any new substances introduced into the market by Ashland-controlled entities. Additionally, we are currently participating in REACH consortia, and evaluating additional opportunities for participation, where appropriate. Ashland has Pre-Registered all of the appropriate substances that are manufactured and/imported by Ashland (excluding those that are exempted by REACH). Ashland also has verified that o
