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REACH
The principal EU chemicals regulation requiring industry to understand, communicate and manage risks associated with chemical substances.
REACH
Also known as:
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
At a glance
Type
Regulation
Topic
Chemicals
Applies to
Tank Terminals & Chemicals
Current version
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as amended
Status
Current EU chemicals framework; obligations depend on current amendments, substance and supply-chain role
Last reviewed
October 9, 2026
Definition
REACH is the EU framework for the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. It places significant responsibility on industry to identify and manage chemical risks and to communicate relevant safety information through the supply chain.
Why it matters
REACH matters because organizations that manufacture, import or use chemicals may need to understand their obligations, manage substance-related risks and communicate relevant safety information through the supply chain.
Manufacturers and importers may need to register substances with ECHA when applicable thresholds and conditions are met, supported by the required information.
Registration
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ECHA and Member State authorities evaluate dossiers or substances where further scrutiny is needed under the regulation.
Evaluation
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Annex XVII can limit or prohibit manufacture, placing on the market or use of substances, mixtures or articles under defined conditions.
Restrictions
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Safety Data Sheets and other communication duties help downstream users understand hazards, safe-use conditions and relevant regulatory information.
Supply-chain communication
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Organizations need to monitor amendments, candidate-list or restriction changes and changing uses that can affect obligations across procurement and operations.
Ongoing compliance management
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Regulation explained
How REACH manages chemical responsibilities
REACH is the EU chemicals framework for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. Specific duties depend on the substance, tonnage, use and supply-chain role, so organizations should determine applicability rather than treating every REACH mechanism as a universal obligation.
The structured management of legal, regulatory, certification and internal obligations, including responsibilities, evidence, actions and periodic checks.
Compliance Management
Process
· Compliance
A standardized document that communicates a substance or mixture's hazards and information for safe handling, storage, exposure control, first aid, disposal and transport.
Safety Data Sheet
Document
· Chemicals & Compliance
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