EU REACH REGISTRATION

EU REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) translates to "Kimyasalların Tescili, Değerlendirilmesi, İzni ve Kısıtlanması" in Turkish. It is a regulation defining the European Union's chemical management system and came into effect on June 1, 2007. The primary goal of this regulation is to protect human health and the environment during the production, marketing, and use of chemical substances.

Objectives of EU REACH

• Chemical Safety: Minimize the adverse effects of chemicals on humans and the environment.

• Traceability: Ensure transparency in the supply chain of chemical substances.

• Sustainable Development: Encourage the replacement of hazardous chemicals with safer alternatives.

• Functioning of the Single Market: Facilitate the free movement of chemicals within the EU.

  
  

Key Elements of REACH

Registration:

• Any chemical substance produced or imported in the EU at one ton or more per year must be registered.

• Registration is done with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

• Manufacturers and importers must provide safety data and conduct risk assessments for the substance's use.
  
  

Evaluation:

• The information on registered chemicals is reviewed by ECHA and EU member states.

• If data is missing or incorrect, manufacturers may be required to provide additional information.
  
  

Authorisation:

• Some chemicals that pose significant risks to human health or the environment require special authorisation for use or market placement.

• The Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) list plays a crucial role in this process.
  
  

Restriction:

• The use of hazardous chemicals can be restricted or completely banned.

• For example, toxic, carcinogenic, or environmentally harmful substances are regulated under this section.

Importance of REACH

• Health and Environmental Protection:
  Minimizes the impact of hazardous chemicals.
  
  

• Consumer Confidence:
  Compliance with REACH ensures product safety.
  
  

• International Trade:
  REACH-compliant products gain a competitive advantage in the EU market.