THE HISTORY OF REACH

1998
EU Environmental Ministers suggest the European Commission to review current chemical policy

February 2001
European Commission adopted a White Paper to set out strategy for future EU Chemicals policy

November 2003
The European Parliament and the Council review the original proposal on REACH

November 2005
The European Parliament adopted its first reading opinion

December 2005
The Council reached a Political Agreement for a Common Position

June 2006
The Common Position was formally adopted

December 2006
The Parliament and the Council adopted REACH

1 June 2007
REACH enters into force

1 June 2008
The European Chemical Agency in full operation

Learn about the current REACH proceedings and calendar.