REACH Bitesize advice

This page provides a set of brief leaflets produced by the UK CA in collaboration with other UK Government Departments. They are intended to cover the key issues of various aspects of REACH. Anyone requiring more detailed information should consult the comprehensive guidance available from the ECHA website. These can be accessed via our information and guidance page.

UK REACH CA information leaflets

• Number 1 - REACH is here
• Number 2 - What REACH means for manufacturers
• Number 3 - What REACH means for EU importers
• Number 4 - What REACH means for users of chemicals
• Number 5 - REACH - The basics
• Number 6 - REACH - Timeline
• Number 7 - REACH - Pre-registration
• Number 8 - REACH - Exemptions
• Number 9 - REACH - Articles
• Number 10 - REACH - Guidance for distributors
• Number 11 - REACH - Creating an inventory for downstream users
• Number 12 - REACH - Substances of very high concern (SVHCs)
• Number 13 - REACH - Safety data sheets (SDS)
• Number 14 - REACH - Substances recovered from waste
• Number 15 - REACH - Guidance on biodiesel
• Number 16 - REACH - Registration
• Number 17 - REACH - SIEFs
• Number 18 - REACH - Minimisation of Animal Testing
• Number 19 - REACH - Authorisation

Case studies

A range of idealised case studies reflecting the questions asked of the UK REACH CA helpdesk. They are designed to help stakeholders understand how their business activities might fit into REACH.

• Case studies