Page 9 - CITDBooklet

Guide on the application of REACH Regulation

1.4 REACH’s effects on companies

REACH impacts on a wide range of companies across many sectors, even those who may
not think of themselves as being involved with chemicals.

In general, under REACH you may have one of these roles:

■ Manufacturer : If you make chemicals, either to use yourself or to supply to other people
(even if it is for export), then you will probably have some important responsibilities
under REACH.

■ Importer: If you buy anything from outside the EU/EEA, you are likely to have some
responsibilities under REACH. It may be individual chemicals, mixtures for onwards sale
or finished products, like clothes, furniture or plastic goods.

■ Downstream users: Most comp anies use chemicals, sometimes even without realising
it, therefore you need to check your obligations if you handle any chemicals in your
industrial or professional activity. You might have some responsibilities under REACH.

■ Companies established outside the EU: If you are a company established outside the
EU, you are not bound by the obligations of REACH, even if you export their products
into the customs territory of the European Union. The responsibility for fulfilling the
requirements of REACH, such as pre-registration or registration lies with the importers
established in the European Union, or with the only representative of a non-EU
manufacturer established in the European Union.

1.5 Purpose of REACH

■ To ensure high level of protection of human health & environment.

■ To ensure free movement of substances while enhancing competitiveness and
innovation.

■ To promote development of alternative methods for the assessment of hazards.

■ To achieve sustainable development.

■ To contribute to fulfilment of the Strategic Approach to international Chemical
management (SAICAM).

■ To encourage replacement of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern).

1.6 Documentation of REACH Regulation

REACH Regulation contains almost 850 pages of text and > 6000 pages of Technical guidance.

1.6.1 Titles of REACH Regulation

■ Title I: General Issues

■ Title II: Registration of Substances

■ Title III: Data Sharing and Avoidance of Unnecessary Testing

■ Title IV: Information in the Supply Chain

■ Title V: Downstream Users

■ Title VI: Evaluation

■ Title VII: Authorization

■ Title VIII: Restrictions on the manufacturing, placing on the market, and use of
certain dangerous substances and preparations

■ Title IX: Fees & Charges

■ Title X: Agency (ECHA – European Chemical Agency)

9