Category: REACH

Restrictions on the use of chemical substances: REACH Annex XVII

The REACH Regulation establishes a legal framework for the safe use of chemical substances in the European Union. Within this regulation, Annex XVII plays a key role by setting specific restrictions on the manufacture, marketing, and use of certain hazardous substances, mixtures, and articles. These restrictions aim to protect human health and the environment by […]

Do you manufacture or import candles? These are your obligations under the REACH and CLP Regulations

Aunque a simple vista no lo parezca, las velas son productos químicos a ojos de la legislación europea. Si fabricas o importas velas o ceras perfumadas, debes tener en cuenta las obligaciones legales que se aplican a este tipo de mezclas bajo los reglamentos REACH y CLP antes de ponerlas en el mercado. ¿Cuándo se […]

How to sell chemicals in Europe?

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 […]