ARE YOU READY FOR REACH?

What is REACH?

REACH is a new EU law on chemicals and their safe use. It deals with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals.   REACH replaces numerous EU laws related to chemicals and is complementary to other environmental and safety legislation but it will not replace sector specific legislation (for example on cosmetics or detergents).

Do you know what REACH means for your products and your company?

You should find out your duties under REACH if:

You manufacture or import chemical substances or mixtures of chemical substances (preparations). You produce or import articles (for example construction materials, electronic components, toys or vehicles) which contain substances included in a list of ‘substances of very high concern’ or which are released during their use. You process chemicals or you formulate preparations for end use (for example cleaning products, paints or motor oils) or you use these formulated products professionally. In this case you are a ‘downstream user’, further  information? The best way is to consult the website of the European Chemicals Agency:

http://echa.europa.eu or contact Renkert Oil LLC.