REACH Certification is an abbreviation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction on the use of Chemicals. This regulation (EC 1907/2006) was brought about in the European Union in 2006. This Certification is crucial for chemical products and substances that are manufactured and imported to the European Union.  REACH Certification regulates the law of the chemical industry on global standards.

After the implementation of REACH, all the industries that manufacture and import chemicals into the European Union have to ensure to register the chemicals. However, this would only apply to companies that produce chemicals in quantities of more than one tone per year. REACH Certification was brought out to improve environmental protection standards and reduce the number of hazardous substances introduced into the environment.

The primary authority for REACH certification is the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) based in Helsinki, Finland. This Certification would be relevant where EU companies and Non-EU companies import their chemicals into Europe. Hence, companies outside the EU will also be affected by this regulation. 

Who Regulates REACH Certification?

The primary regulatory authority for REACH Certification is the ECHA. This was brought out when the European Commission drafted a white paper on the chemical strategies used within the EU. When the European Committee implemented this whitepaper, the institution required the need for regulation for Chemicals entering into the EU.

The European Parliament approved this white paper, which came into force in the year 2007. This regulation (EC 1907/2006) is introduced within EU.  Another regulation that would be relevant here is the CLP Regulation (Classifying, Labeling, and Packaging) of Chemicals. This legislation has got international recognition along with the REACH certification.

Materials which Come under REACH Certification

The REACH certification would apply to all entities that are present in the supply chain. The following materials would come under the specific classification as per the REACH:

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