Information about REACH
Information about the impact of the new
European chemical legislation
REACH on FeF Chemicals'
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Quats).
About REACH Directive
On June 1st, 2007, the European Commission adopted a new EU regulatory framework for chemicals (Directive 2006/121/EC and Regulation No. 1907/2006). Under the new system called REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals), enterprises that manufacture or import more than one tonne of a chemical substance per year are required to register it in a central database.
The aims of the REACH Regulation are to improve the protection of human health and the environment while maintaining the competitiveness and enhancing the innovative capability of the EU chemicals industry. REACH gives furthermore greater responsibility to the industry to manage the risks from chemicals and to provide safety information on the substances. This information is being passed down the chain of production.
Transitional periods will be granted under REACH, in order to perform comprehensive registration tasks. Depending on substance volumes and certain health and environmental classifications, these transitional periods range from 3.5 to 11 years (Article 23). To be able to benefit from these transitional periods, manufacturers/importers must pre-register a substance. Substances will have to be pre-registered from June 1st to November 30th, 2008.
Registration of FeF Chemicals' Products
As a leading supplier of Quats, FeF Chemicals has taken the initiative to have all relevant products from the Product Assortment pre-registered in 2008. Furthermore, both internal specialists as well as external consultants will insure that these products are registered in due time.
A continuous dialogue with our suppliers and customers will help guarantee a smooth progression of the registration process.
Further information
If you have questions or require more information regarding FeF Chemicals
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
(Quats) in view of the European legislation, do not hesitate to
contact us.
