Ester Monsonís

CLP & REACH Regulatory Affairs Consultant

Consultant at ServiREACH with an environmental profile and REACH specialist. I support compliance projects, documentation, and decision-making for operating in the EU.

Specialization

BiocidesREACHTechnical

Training

Autonomous University of Barcelona Degree in Environmental Sciences (2013-2017).

About Ester Monsonís

I’m Ester Monsonís, a consultant at ServiREACH with a background in environmental science and experience in Regulatory Affairs, particularly in REACH. I work on consulting projects aimed at reducing regulatory uncertainty, accelerating decisions to meet requirements, and ensuring smooth progress. My experience combines consulting, research, and academia, which helps me bridge the gap between technical expertise and practical application. In my articles, I share knowledge about REACH, compliance, and best practices for Regulatory Affairs, HSE, and quality teams.

Articles and resources

UK REACH: what it is and its main obligations

Following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union (Brexit), the country left the EU REACH system and developed its own regulatory framework: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 – UK REACH. This regulation applies in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), while Northern Ireland continues to follow EU REACH, creating a

Marketing Biocidal Products in the United Kingdom

Following its departure from the European Union in 2021, the United Kingdom has implemented a new regulation for biocidal products, the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR-GB), in addition to the existing Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR). If you plan to market biocidal products in the UK, it is essential to

By-product and the end-of-waste status

The European Union Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC) promotes the reduction, recently updated, reuse, and recycling of materials to move towards a circular economy. This directive introduces concepts such as “by-product” and “end-of-waste status,” which are crucial for transforming waste into resources, closing the material loop, and minimizing their environmental impact.

The content written by this author is based on their professional experience at Servireach. The information shared is for informational and practical purposes and does not replace professional legal advice when necessary.