The REACH Regulation, came into force in June 2007. It concerns all companies that produce, import, use or distribute chemical products or articles containing chemical substances.
The REACH Regulation requires companies to:
- identify and register all chemical substances manufactured or imported in quantities above 1 tonne per year
- ensure that products placed on the market respect the restrictions on use covering certain chemical substances
- know the chemical composition of their products and inform customers if products contain substances of very high concern for human health and the environment
- obtain authorization to use substances that are the most hazardous to human health and the environment.
The CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging of substances and mixtures), came into force in January 2009. It introduced a new system of classification and labelling in Europe designed to better identify the risks of chemical substances and protect workers, consumers and the environment.
Your priorities
You must comply with the REACH and CLP regulations to...
- control the chemical risks of your processes and products
- place substances, preparations (colouring agents, paints, etc.) and articles (furniture, vehicles, etc.) on the market.
LNE will help you meet the REACH and CLP requirements
Our teams in France, China and the United States provide manufacturers and service companies with comprehensive assistance. Their cross-functional approach combines assessment and management of chemical risks with extensive knowledge of products and analysis methods.
Designed for managers responsible for regulatory affairs, quality, purchasing, health and safety, etc., our assistance covers:
- Training (in-company or at LNE)
- an inventory of controlled substances and activities, a diagnosis of applicable regulations, and design of a conformity attainment plan
- assistance in preparing conformity files (application for authorization, late pre-registration, notification of substances of very high concern)
- assistance in supplying regulatory information concerning use of substances and risk control measures for substances of very high concern
- development of a conformity control strategy for supplies and new products
- analysis of controlled chemical substances (SVHCs*, restricted substances, substances requiring authorization)
- assistance in drawing up labelling and safety data sheets (MSDS) to CLP format
- monitoring of new regulations,
- scientific information on chemical substances (risks, use in materials and products).
* REACH:
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
* CLP :
Classification, Labelling and Packaging of chemical substances and mixtures
* SVHCs:
substances of very high concern
