We support REACH, the pan-European legislation for the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals. The aim of REACH is to protect people’s health and the environment through a risk assessment of chemicals produced in the European Community.
Our Sulfur Derivatives REACh contacts:
For Thioplast® (polysulfide): Mr Klaus Wittig (Greiz, Germany)
Officer REACh & Regulatory Affairs
Tel.: +49 3661 78136
Email: klaus.wittig@akzonobel.com
For Sulfur Products (CS2, NaSH & thiocyanates): Mr Thomas Schauzu (Cologne, Germany)
QHSSE Manager & REACh Coordinator
Tel. : +49 221 7496211
Email : thomas.schauzu@akzonobel.com
We see REACH not as a threat but as a business opportunity. In fact the REACH legislation fits well with our Product Stewardship commitment and our support for the Responsible Care® and Coatings Care® initiatives.
The EU's chemicals legislation REACH stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, and it entered into force on 1 June 2007.
What are the objectives and scope of REACh?
The objectives of REACh are to:
- Protect human health and the environment
- Maintain and enhance the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry
- Prevent the fragmentation of the internal market
- Increase transparency
- Integrate with international efforts
- Promote non-animal testing
- Comply with EU international obligations under the WTO
By creating an EU-wide system for the management of chemicals REACh will bring together the EU chemicals legislation. REACh will no longer differentiate between so-called "existing" and "new" chemicals.
Under REACh, the burden of proof for demonstrating the safe use of chemicals will be transferred from Member State to industry.
Should you have questions regarding REACh, please see the website of the European Chemicals Agency or contact our REACh team.
To find out more, email us at reachinfo@akzonobel.com
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