REACH

What is REACH?

REACH is a European Union regulation adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be caused by chemicals, while increasing the competitiveness of the EU chemical industry. It also promotes alternative methods of assessing the hazardousness of substances in order to reduce animal testing. 

REACH stands for:
Registration
Evaluation
Authorisation
Restriction of Chemicals

 

SVHC substances (Article 57 REACH)
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)

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