REACH is Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, a European regulation introduced to protect human health and the environment from the risks associated with the manufacture, placing on the market and use of chemical substances. The acronym REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. Exposure to substances during their use can have adverse effects […]
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 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 […]
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. Nuestro servicio […]
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 […]
