REACh - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation of Chemicals

REACh (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals), the most significant change in the European Union’s (EU) chemical management history, went into effect in June 2007. While REACh is a EU regulation, it applies to materials coming into the region from around the world, making the law a global compliance matter.

The Objective
REACh aims to better protect human health and the environment as well as enhance the competitiveness of the chemical industry by fostering innovation. Dow Corning supports the principle of a more effective chemicals regulatory system in order to deliver sustainable health and environmental safety benefits.

Our Commitment
Dow Corning has pre-registered substances in its current portfolio for which it has responsibilities and obligations to do so under REACh. Dow Corning is working with raw material suppliers and downstream customers to ensure compliance. Once the initial pre-registration period ends, we will work towards registration according to the REACh implementation timeline.

For additional information regarding REACh visit the Dow Corning REACh Resource Center.

If you are a customer of Dow Corning's companies based in the European Union and would like to request access to the REACh product information database via Dow Corning Premier, please contact us.

If you are a customer of Dow Corning's companies based outside the European Union, and you or your customers are exporting to Europe, please inform us so that we can discuss how we may help you meet your REACh obligations.

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