New EU legislation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals (REACH), Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 came into force from 1 June 2007. One of the requirements of this legislation is the registration of all substances, new and existing, that are marketed in the European Union and manufactured or imported in a quantity of ≥1 tonne per year.
Non-EU producers have no straight obligations under REACH. However, those who are exporting their goods to European market are facing with absolute necessity of knowing and taking into account REACH requirements. The supply chain for chemical substances can be complex, with many organizations sourcing from EU and non-EU suppliers and in turn, many non-EU suppliers selling to multiple importers.
To try to simplify the process for registration, and for taking subsequent hazard and risk communication responsibility, it is possible for non-EU manufactures to appoint an “ONLY REPRESENTATIVE” who will be responsible for REACH compliance of specific substance in Europe.
If you are exporting chemicals to Europe, or you are dealing with non-EU manufactures from Russia and CIS countries, please email colombusreach@seznam.cz or ecovostok@ecovostok.ru to discuss your options with one of our REACH experts.