With the entry into application of the Fertilising Products Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 – FPR, many companies are realising that the uses declared in their REACH registrations are no longer sufficient. Why? Because the new regulation requires that EU fertilising products bearing the CE marking contain substances specifically registered for their use as EU fertilisers. And […]
In European chemicals legislation, many of the most delicate decisions—such as granting or refusing an authorisation, or prohibiting the use of a hazardous substance—are not based solely on science. Other factors also come into play, including the economic impact, the technical feasibility of alternatives, and the balance between risks and benefits. This is where two […]
One of the aims of the REACH Regulation is to gradually replace extremely dangerous substances with other, less dangerous substances or technologies, if and when these new options become economically and technically viable. What is the candidate list of substances? The candidate list of substances includes all substances of very high concern (SVHC) that Member […]
Colloquially, when we talk about chemical products, we think about substances or mixtures that have been manufactured in large factories which emit smoke from their tall chimneys. But in reality, we are surrounded by countless chemical substances and mixtures every day, some of which we are not even aware of. What is an article? All […]
With the European Green Deal, the European Commission is hoping to tackle climate change by reducing contamination to achieve a toxic-free environment, with the aim of attaining zero pollution. The Commission hopes to provide the EU with a clean, circular and sustainable economy, and to become carbon neutral in 2050. As part of those objectives, […]
What is an Only Representative (OR)? Importation of chemicals into the European Union is subject to REACH Regulation Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. REACH forces European companies to register chemical substances imported into Europe above 1T/year. Therefore, non-European exporters selling chemicals in Europe may see their sales minimize due to this obligation for their European customers. If you are a […]
