Regulation (EC) 689/2008 affects all European Union based companies involved with the export or import of chemicals or articles containing chemicals. It is commonly known as the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation.
Its aim is to share information on dangerous chemicals, including how to store, transport, use and dispose of these chemicals safely.
Advice on what to do if you export chemicals or articles to countries outside the European Territory.
If you are an importer of any substance listed in Annex I, Regulation (EC) 689/2008 may apply to you.
Apply for an online EDEXIM account 
Guidance on completing an export notification on-line using EDEXIM database
European Database Export Import of Dangerous Chemicals (EDEXIM)
Avoid being a chemicals trader on our non-compliance radar
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