Safer chemicals within REACH
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The document summarizes the REACH regulation which aims to improve the protection of human health and the environment from risks posed by chemicals. It requires companies to gather information on the properties of their chemical substances, register the information in a central database, and downstream users can access the information. Chemicals that pose very high concern require special authorization for use, with the goal of promoting substitution of hazardous chemicals with safer alternatives over time through this process.
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- 1. Safer chemicals within REACH Beverley Thorpe Clean Production Action Oct 1, 2009
- 8. How REACH promotes substitution of hazardous chemicals “ My goal has been achieved: all dangerous substances will be dealt with in a way that can or will lead to substitution” – Guido Sacconi – negotiator for European Parliament position. Dec 1, 2006
- 11. Downstream companies supported REACH
Editor's Notes
- Substances with properties of very high concern will be made subject to authorisation; the Agency will publish a list containing such candidate substances. Applicants will have to demonstrate that risks associated with uses of these substances are adequately controlled or that the socio-economic benefits of their use outweigh the risks. Applicants must also analyse whether there are safer suitable alternative substances or technologies. If there are, they must prepare substitution plans, if not, they should provide information on research and development activities, if appropriate. The Commission may amend or withdraw any authorisation on review if suitable substitutes become available.