Helping companies with REACH since 2006

Regulation (EC) 1907/2006

Q: Which companies are exactly obliged by the REACH Regulation and what happens if I don't comply?

The REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 is mandatory for all European companies that manufacture, import, or use chemical substances in the EU/EEA. If your company falls into this category, you must review your specific obligations and document their compliance. Non-compliance can lead to possible legal sanctions . At ServiREACH we carry out an initial diagnosis to determine your exact obligations according to your activity.

Q: My company is not in the European Union, can I register my substances to export them to Europe?

Non-EU companies cannot directly submit a REACH registration. However, to avoid giving up on the European market, they can designate an Only Representative (OR) established in the EU to act on their behalf and execute this registration. ServiREACH acts as your Only Representative, taking on the registration obligations on your behalf. This allows your European customers to be considered “downstream users” (freeing them from the burden of registration they would have as importers) and facilitates the entry of your products into Europe without administrative barriers.

Q: I already have products on the market, can you verify if I am complying correctly with the regulation?

Yes, we offer a service called Compliance Study. . During this service, we evaluate how the REACH Regulation affects each of your current products and analyze their legal status. If we detect irregularities, we prepare a list of corrective actions and define a strategy to regularize your situation. Furthermore, we carry out economic impact studies so you know the profitability and fees associated with any registration before making the investment.

The REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Substances and Preparations) was created with the aim of ensuring the protection of human health and the environment and the free movement of substances, on their own, in mixtures or in articles, by promoting the competitiveness and innovation of companies.

REACH obliges all companies manufacturing or importing substances in the European Union in quantities of 1 tonne or more per year to submit a registration to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), prohibiting the commercialisation of unregistered substances.

Non-EU companies cannot submit a REACH registration for substances they export to the EU. Instead, they can appoint a European company as their Only Representative to apply for REACH registration. In this way, European importers purchasing this substance from them will be considered as downstream users for the purposes of REACH.

It will therefore be the responsibility of manufacturers, importers and downstream users of these substances to ensure that they only manufacture, market or use substances that do not adversely affect human health or the environment. One of the key documents for doing this effectively is the Safety Data Sheet.

The Safety Data Sheet is the main tool used in the chemical industry to transmit information on the risks of hazardous substances and mixtures throughout the supply chain. Annex II of the REACH Regulation (as currently amended by Regulation 2015/830) sets out the information to be included in each of its 16 sections.

ServiREACH gives you the support you need to comply with the REACH Regulation in all the member states of the European Union.

Diagnosis We determine your company's obligations under REACH to assess the current level of compliance and define the appropriate strategy to meet them.
REACH registration. We help you prepare the registration dossier of those substances you manufacture or import, thus protecting your business and meeting the needs of the supply chain.
Economic registration study We identify all the costs associated with any REACH registration for the company's financial analysis in order to determine the return on investment.
Only Representative Designate us as your Only Representative in the EU and introduce your product into the European market while exempting your customers from their obligation to register as an importer.
Management of the Consortium or SIEF We manage the Consortium or SIEF by communicating with official bodies and entities potentially interested in registration.
Chemical Safety Report Because of our experience as risk assessors, we can prepare the chemical safety report and exposure scenarios for your substance so that you can include them in its REACH registration dossier.
Computational studies We help you reduce the cost of laboratory testing using QSAR models and read-across data by predicting the physicochemical, toxicological and ecotoxicological properties of your substances.
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) We prepare the Safety Data Sheets required for your products for all countries and languages of the European Union.
Compliance study We evaluate how the REACH Regulation affects each of your products and draw up a list of corrective actions in the event that not all obligations are met.
Consultancy Based on our personalized advice, we can solve your queries efficiently and conveniently - and become your trusted ally offering a swift solution on any areas of doubt.

What our customers say

"Working with ServiREACH, we’ve found the solutions that best suited our needs, and they have always provided the trust, rigor, and reliability you look for in a consultant."

Irene AlmazánManagement System Coordinator

"Trust and satisfaction are the words that define our experience with ServiReach. A young, dynamic, and professional company, adapted to the present times where a service provider must become a true partner, aligning with the client’s real needs."

Jordi SerranoHSE Department

"ServiREACH has a young, dynamic, and multidisciplinary team that has supported us in various technical areas related to product labeling, CLP and ADR classifications, laboratory testing, REACH matters, and more. They offer impeccable service, always on time, and we truly appreciate their willingness to maintain a direct line of communication. We will continue relying on their services whenever needed."

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Frequently Asked Questions about REACH

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Which companies are exactly obliged by the REACH Regulation and what happens if I don't comply?

The REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 is mandatory for all European companies that manufacture, import, or use chemical substances in the EU/EEA. If your company falls into this category, you must review your specific obligations and document their compliance. Non-compliance can lead to possible legal sanctions. At ServiREACH we carry out an initial diagnosis to determine your exact obligations according to your activity.

My company is not in the European Union, can I register my substances to export them to Europe?

Non-EU companies cannot directly submit a REACH registration. However, to avoid giving up on the European market, they can designate an Only Representative (OR) established in the EU to act on their behalf and execute this registration. ServiREACH acts as your Only Representative, taking on the registration obligations on your behalf. This allows your European customers to be considered “downstream users” (freeing them from the burden of registration they would have as importers) and facilitates the entry of your products into Europe without administrative barriers.

How can ServiREACH help me reduce the high costs of laboratory testing for registration?

It is not always necessary to meet the legal information requirements for substances through experimental testing. At ServiREACH, we use alternative and regulatory accepted strategies such as computational studies (QSAR models) and data extrapolation (read-across).. These techniques allow us to predict the physicochemical and toxicological properties of your substances without the need for new animal or laboratory tests, significantly reducing the economic cost, the ethical impact, and the time required to prepare a registration dossier.

What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and why is it critical for my supply chain?

The Safety Data Sheet is the main tool for communicating the risks of a chemical substance or mixture throughout the supply chain. It is not just a formality; it must strictly comply with Annex II of the REACH Regulation (and its amendments, such as Regulation 2020/878). We not only prepare the SDSs but also adapt them to all languages and specific regulations of each EU country where you operate, ensuring that manufacturers, importers, and downstream users have the mandatory and up-to-date safety information.

I already have products on the market, can you verify if I am complying correctly with the regulation?

Yes, we offer a service called Compliance Study.. During this service, we evaluate how the REACH Regulation affects each of your current products and analyze their legal status. If we detect irregularities, we prepare a list of corrective actions and define a strategy to regularize your situation. Furthermore, we carry out economic impact studies so you know the profitability and fees associated with any registration before making the investment.

Do you know how REACH affects you?

Any industry sector that handles chemical products needs to understand its responsibilities under REACH. We can help you identify and comply with them. Are you interested?