Consultant at ServiREACH with an environmental profile and REACH specialist. I support compliance projects, documentation, and decision-making for operating in the EU.
Autonomous University of Barcelona Degree in Environmental Sciences (2013-2017).
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.
The European Union REACH Regulation establishes the obligation to register chemical substances manufactured or imported into the EU. In this context, it is essential not only to understand the properties of a substance, but also how it is actually used in practice. To address this, REACH introduces the so-called use
What is a REACH and CLP inspection? Under the REACH and CLP Regulations, the competent authorities of each European Union Member State carry out periodic inspections to verify that companies are properly complying with their obligations. Their objective is to ensure that companies manufacture, import and use chemical substances and
The deadline for manufacturers and industrial users to notify ECHA of their microplastics uses and emissions corresponding to the 2025 reporting year is 31 May 2026. One of the functions of the European REACH Regulation is to restrict or prohibit the manufacture, placing on the market or use of specific
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
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.
