SDS, MSDS, HDS, and many other acronyms are commonly used to refer to Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)—documents that can be challenging to prepare but provide essential information for anyone handling chemical products safely. Perhaps the most widely used acronym is SDS, which stands for Safety Data Sheet. But what exactly is an SDS, when is […]
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 descriptors, a tool that allows […]
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 mixtures safely and in accordance […]
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 chemical substances in order to […]
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 […]
