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 differentiated regulatory landscape within the […]
Registering a substance under the REACH Regulation is not just a documentary exercise: it is a technical process in which correct substance identification is critical. Incomplete or poorly justified characterisation may lead to ECHA comments, delays in the registration process, or even the invalidation of the dossier. In this context, analytical testing is not a […]
If I want to market my product as an EU fertilising product with CE marking, I must comply with the requirements established in Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 on fertilising products (FPR). This regulation establishes a harmonised framework that allows fertilising products bearing the CE marking to be marketed within the European Economic Area (EEA). However, before […]
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the results of a European inspection project focusing on imported sustances, mixtures and articles. The key message is clear: imports remain a critical point of non-compliance under REACH, particularly when it comes to substances in mixtures and consumer products. What the inspections found (and why it matters) As […]
If your company imports or exports chemical products from the European Union, it is essential to be familiar with Regulation (EU) No 649/2012, known as the PIC Regulation. What is the PIC Regulation? The PIC Regulation (Prior Informed Consent) governs the international trade of certain hazardous chemicals. Its objective is to ensure that importing countries: […]
In recent years, the analysis of allergenic ingredients in cosmetic products has gained increasing importance — and for good reason. More and more consumers experience adverse reactions to certain products and demand transparency, safety, and regulatory compliance from brands. Although European legislation regulates the use of sensitising substances in cosmetics, many companies are still unaware […]
