REACH regulation rules registration of chemical substances



The REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation of CHemicals) regulation of the European Union (EU), effective since June 1, 2007, rules the registration of all chemical substances on the market in the EU. Concerned of the registration, however, are also preparations. Hazardous substances have to be authorized. For hazardous substances in finished articles, special information obligations are valid, in some cases there exists a registration obligation as well. By this means, protection of health and environment shall be improved against the risks resulting from the use of substances. A special requirement of REACH consists in the cooperation of manufacturers of the same substance (potential competitors), as they have to share data for registration – though such kind of cooperation is difficult in terms of competition law.




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