REACH Essentials

This module is geared towards those companies who operate further down the supply chain who use chemicals or produce/import articles, and covers all roles and activities such companies may undertake. Topics to be covered in this module include:

Introduction

Brief roles and responsibilities in the supply chain including:

•     Sourcing (potentially importing) of raw materials, chemical mixtures, subcomponents
•     Use of chemical mixtures in the manufacture process
•     Research and development
•     Sale and distribution of articles

Determining your obligations (includes exercises)

•     Substances of very high concern (SVHCs)
•     Supply chain compliance and communication
•     Safety data sheets (SDSs) and exposure scenarios

Ensuring compliance

•     Reporting / record keeping
•     Policy / management system
•     Due diligence
•     REACH and CLP enforcement

Business impact management

•     Obsolescence / continuity of supply
•     Sustainable vs regrettable substitution
•     Horizon scanning
•     Product stewardship

Alex Paul

Principal: Chemical Regulatory Services, Yordas Group, UK

Mark Earnshaw

Managing Regulatory Consultant, Yordas Group, UK