Communication is the Way to REACH

REACH Along the Supply Chain

Communication between customers and suppliers along the supply chain is vital for the flow of information regarding both health and safety and the environment. This is especially important when it comes to the safety assessment of the relevant uses of a product or chemical from all points along the supply chain, ensuring appropriate feedback en route.

REACH legislation affects not only manufacturers and importers of chemicals but also retailers and companies who happen to trade articles containing substances covered by REACH.

Complexity of REACH Requirements

REACH (http://www.reach.sgs.com/index.htm) does encompass legal requirements that can affect a company’s trade and therefore it is vital to understand that many or in fact the majority of consumer goods are manufactured from chemical-based rather than natural products. REACH obliges companies to register chemicals manufactured in or imported into the EU, as well as regulating hazardous materials contained within products marketed within the EU. Products utilized on a daily basis which are known to have hazardous properties are covered by REACH and the impetus is on companies to provide information gained along the supply chain. Thus companies are required to have knowledge about substances which are regulated, restricted or even banned due to their hazardous nature.

Many companies understandably feel somewhat overwhelmed at the extensive regulatory framework covered by REACH and the applicability to their own business. Deciding a strategy for compliance and implementing that strategy can also prove a challenge, with many companies requiring new structures to be put in place in order to manage their obligations under REACH.

About SGS REACH Services

SGS has the expertise that can enable you to fully understand how REACH affects your company. We can also help you manage REACH as part of your structure for general business compliance. SGS can put you in control of the obligations you have under REACH in the most cost effective and efficient way, with our services ranging from consultancy and training to the hands-on implementation of REACH duties, including supply chain communications and due diligence, as well as analytical testing (http://www.reach.sgs.com/svhc-testing.htm) for peace of mind.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With 67'000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1'250 offices and laboratories around the world.

Please feel free to contact SGS for further information.

SGS Consumer Testing Services
Dr. Anne Kleinkauf
REACH Consultant at SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS GmbH
Goerzallee 305a, 14167 Berlin, Germany

t : +49 30 847 18 271
E-mail: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: http://www.reach.sgs.com

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