Since its introduction, there have been a number of amendments to the Regulation, and the most recent consolidated version of the Regulation stands at over 500 pages, which itself is supported by thousands of pages of guidance and various implementing Regulations. REACH remains one of the longest and most complex legislative instruments implemented in the history of the EU, requiring a combination of legal, scientific and technical processes and expertise to successfully navigate.
Why is knowing REACH regulation important?
The primary objective of REACH is to improve the protection of human health and the environment. Without compliance with the Regulation, companies and their personnel could open themselves to potential fines, injunctions or even prison sentences. Understanding the Regulation and how to comply with it ensures the safety of humans and the environment along with protecting the interests of your company.
How this course can help
This informative eLearning course clearly explains:
- REACH's history;
- Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC);
- the scope of the legislation;
- the different regulators involved; and
- different enforcement methods.
You will encounter these topics, and many more, across four separate modules, encountering different styles of interactions to help embed the lessons you will learn. Your knowledge will be tested at the end of module assessments where you can really measure your powers of retention on what you've learned.
This course covers just the basics of REACH, for more advanced guidance on the regulation, take a look at our popular REACH in Practice eLearning course.