REACH Regulation for Downstream Users

 

Does your company use any chemicals for processing, coating, cleaning? Is there, somewhere on your site, a container with some safety instructions?

 

If the answer to either question is YES, REACH will probably classify you as a "Downstream User" and you need to act now.

 

What should already be completed?

 

Have you made a list of the chemicals that are essential to your business and contacted the suppliers? You need to know if they will comply with REACH and not put your supplies at risk.

 

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What must you do now?

 

If you haven't already taken steps to safeguard deliveries, do it now. Is “REACH compliance” a condition in your purchasing contracts?

 

Suppliers may ask questions about your business and how you use their products. They need this information to meet their own REACH obligations. Help them. If trade secrets are involved, don't worry - there are ways around this. Make sure that suppliers include your processes in their Registration.

 

Look out for new, more detailed Safety Data Sheets. Follow the safety instructions or demonstrate that your own precautions are at least as effective. If you have to provide safety information to your own customers - make sure that your Safety Data Sheets comply with the new REACH format

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Need help?

 

Alemare Solutions has the knowledge and expertise to quickly assess how REACH affects your business. Many companies believe that REACH demands more work than it actually requires.  We help you to set priorities and take the right actions without wasting resources. We can advise you of your position and options or provide any REACH services you may need.   Call us today on +44 (0)1933 356422or e mail us to start the process.

 

 

Latest News

 

Read the latest ECHA Newsletter here

 

REACH candidate list of substances of very high concern for authorisation grows

 

The deadline to make a late pre-registration for substances in the 100-1000 tpa tonnage band is 31st May 2012