Agenda

Timings in GMT (London)

  1. Welcome and Introduction

  2. Articles and REACH/SCIP

    • Introduction to the legal definition of an article:
      • legal background;
      • concrete examples discussed with participants; and
      • concept of a complex object – background and consequences.
    • REACH-obligations for articles:
      • different roles and actors;
      • registration and notification;
      • restriction and authorisation; and
      • information in the supply chain.
    Marko Sušnik Marko Sušnik
    Advisor to the Secretary General on Chemicals Policy, SMEunited, and Senior Advisor Chemical Policy, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ), SMEunited / WKÖ
  3. Refreshment Break

  4. Articles and REACH/SCIP Cont.

    • SCIP database:
      • legal and technical background;
      • current implementation in the EU; and
      • open questions and ongoing discussions.
    • Practical approach to compliance:
      • what is legally required and what is not?
      • what are my options to act legally on the EU market? and
      • how do I handle customer requests in relation to aspects like REACH-compliance?
    • Discussion of concrete situations, for example:
      • the importation of articles into the EU;
      • the purchase of articles from EU suppliers;
      • trading in articles;
      • the processing and subsequent selling of articles; and
      • any suggestions from participants.
  5. Q&A Session

  6. Finish