My business handles chemicals. What do I need to do to comply with the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) Regulations?
If you manufacture, import, sell or use chemical substances you must comply with the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) Regulations. All chemical substances produced or imported into the EU in quantities above one tonne per year are covered by these regulations, unless an exemption applies to them. It is important to make sure that you identify your obligations under REACH (if any), and take the steps necessary to comply. You need to speak to your chemical suppliers to ensure they are aware of their obligations and are carrying out the necessary tasks for chemicals used by your business. For example, manufacturers and importers of chemicals must pre-register their substances between 1 June and 1 December 2008. If this pre-registration is not completed then your supply of materials could potentially be disrupted, which could adversely affect your manufacturing operations.
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