What is the difference between REACH and the present system of chemicals management?
Under the present legislation public authorities are required to identify and address possible safety issues for the chemicals on the market. REACH aims to change this balance by requiring industry to take responsibility for assessing the risks of chemicals and for ensuring their safe use. At the same time, improvements in the efficiency of the system are designed to ensure that there are better incentives for developing new and safer chemicals and that requirements are drawn up in such a way that the competitiveness of EU industry is safeguarded.
