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Impact on manufacturer/importer


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1.  Manufacturers and Importers: Your obligations regarding REACH regulation

*Dependent on your production volume and hazards and risks of your substances

The first step: Analysis of your situation

  • To make inventory of substances and preparations that you produce or import (collection of all substances data)
  • To have an overview of your compositions and tonnages
  • To have an overview of your customers
  • To know what is your role in the supply chain
  • To start identifying uses in the supply chain

Consult your local SGS contact for REACH Compliance!

Actions list

Check whether substance data is sufficient (SIEF)

  • Animal test is not encouraged → data sharing if available
  • If animal test has to be conducted, test proposal is required

Registration for substances > 1 t/a per manufacturer/importer

  • Technical dossier for substances (with information on the substance and information on risk management measures) > 1 t/a
  • Chemical Safety Report for substances > 10 t/a

We also have the option to delete the following: “Check whether substance data is sufficient (SIEF)” and “Registration for substances > 1 t/a per manufacturer/importer”.

For substances in articles

A. Registration required if:

  • Substance intended to be released
  • Substance is present in quantities > 1 t/a

B. Notification required if:

  • Substances required for authorization (Substances Very High Concern)
  • Substance in article with concentration > 0.1% (weight/weight) in a homogeneous material
  • Substance is present in article in quantities > 1 t/a


2.  Non-EU manufacturers and importers: Your obligations regarding REACH regulation

  • Appoint an only representative by mutual agreement
  • To fulfill obligations on your behalf
  • Shall inform along the supplier chain regarding the appointment
  • Only representative obligations:
  • Have sufficient background in the practical handling of the substance
  • Shall keep available and up-to-date information on quantities imported and sold to customers
  • Shall keep available the latest safety data sheet (according to Directive 2001/58/EC).

Commission Directive 2001/58/EC of 27 July 2001 amending for the second time Directive 91/155/EEC

For REACH compliance:
0 Consult your local SGS contact
0 Download our REACH brochure and pocket flyer - NEW!
0 Download our Regulatory Bulletins (REACH Legislation)