What is REACH?

REACH proposes to establish a system for managing the use of highly concerned substances, ensuring they meet the authority's requirements upon entering the market. The authority demands comprehensive consideration of effective information regarding the substances and their usage processes, confirming that the risks generated during use can be adequately controlled or that their economic benefits outweigh the risks.

CMR substances of Category 1 and 2, which have irreversible effects on human health, as well as PBT and vPvB substances that can accumulate in biological organisms, are highly attention-grabbing materials. The assessment system establishes a safety network, where substances with equal hazards and irreversible impacts to CMR, PBT, and vPvB materials will be identified and evaluated one by one.

The management authority requires that substances of high concern under the REACH framework must apply for permits for each use before the later deadline, regardless of the quantity used in each instance. Applicants are obligated to demonstrate that the risks associated with the substances can be adequately controlled or that their economic benefits outweigh the hazards. Additionally, applicants must submit a plan for developing alternatives to the substance and a socioeconomic analysis report for the substance.

After a review by the Chemicals Agency Risk and Socioeconomic Analysis Committee of the application, a decision is ultimately made regarding the authorization of the substance's use. The Substance Information Exchange Forum (SIEF) takes this opportunity to understand how many potential registrants are preparing to register the same substance, and forms the Substance Information Exchange Forum (SIEF) for those potential registrants of the same substance.

The aim of each material information exchange forum should be:
(a) To facilitate information exchange among potential registrants for registration purposes, to avoid duplicate research, and to reach a consensus on classification and labeling for material categories that may differ among potential registrants.

Section II: REACH Certification Scope

REACH certification, in essence, refers to REACH registration. Implemented by the European Union starting on June 1, 2008, its full name is "Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals."Under the "Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals" (REACH) regulation, registration is a key obligation. After a company successfully submits a chemical substance registration dossier to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), it is granted an 18-digit registration number. Companies that fail to complete registration by the respective deadline will not be able to continue selling the corresponding product in the EU market. (REACH Regulation Original Text)

Scope of Registered Substances:

Chemicals placed on the EU market exceeding 1 ton per year.
2. Over 1 ton/year chemical substance composition in admixtures for the EU market.
3. Items placed on the market in the EU intentionally release chemical substances, with a total exceeding 1 ton/year.
Note: Substances intentionally released from the product: Substances that are intentionally released from the product under normal or reasonably foreseeable use conditions, typically to achieve some auxiliary function of the product, such as the fragrant substances in rubber.

Which products can undergo REACH registration?

Under the REACH Regulation, only three types of individuals are eligible to submit registration applications: (1) EU manufacturers (natural persons or legal entities residing and manufacturing substances within the EU). (2) EU importers (natural persons or legal entities residing within the EU and responsible for imports). (3) The "only representative" of non-EU manufacturers residing within the EU.

Section 4: REACH Registration Substances Scope
Chemicals exceeding 1 ton per year for the European Union market.
Chemical substance components exceeding 1 ton/year in admixtures for the European Union market.
Chemical substances intentionally released into products for the European market, with a total exceeding 1 ton per year. (Note: Intentionally released substances in products: Substances intentionally released from products under normal or reasonably foreseeable use, typically to achieve some auxiliary function of the product, such as the fragrance substances in rubber.)

V. REACH Registrant
Producers of substances, preparations, and articles within the European Union:
Importers of substances, preparations, and articles within the EU.
Non-EU substance, preparation, and product manufacturers: Must fulfill registration obligations through a representative (OR) based within the EU.