Chemical Substances Regulation
REACH Registration
Strategic regulatory expertise for chemical substance registration, compliance, and downstream user obligations under Regulation (EC) 1907/2006. Navigate REACH complexity with confidence and precision.
Our REACH Services
From substance status checking to final registration, we provide comprehensive support for manufacturers, importers, and downstream users navigating REACH obligations.
Strategic Analysis & Planning
We help you determine your REACH obligations and develop cost-effective compliance strategies.
- Registration tonnage band analysis
- Substance status verification (pre-registered, registered)
- Compliance roadmap and timeline planning
- Cost estimation and budget planning
- SIEF participation strategy
Registration Dossier Preparation
Complete technical dossier compilation and IUCLID submission for all tonnage bands (1-10, 10-100, 100-1000, >1000 t/y).
- Data gap analysis and testing strategy
- IUCLID dossier compilation
- Chemical Safety Report (CSR) drafting
- Laboratory study monitoring
- ECHA submission and follow-up
Proven REACH Experience Since 2010
We have successfully supported REACH registrations across all major deadlines (2010, 2013, 2018). Our team combines chemical expertise with regulatory precision to ensure compliant, robust dossiers that withstand ECHA scrutiny.
RRA at a Glance
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Complete REACH Support
Step-by-step guidance through every phase of your REACH compliance journey.
1
Strategic Analysis
We assess your substance portfolio, identify registration obligations, analyze tonnage bands, and recommend the most efficient compliance pathway tailored to your business objectives and timelines.
2
Checking Substance Status
Verify whether your substance is pre-registered, registered, or requires new registration. We navigate ECHA databases and SIEF membership to clarify your starting point and data-sharing opportunities.
3
Laboratory Study Support
Identify data gaps, design testing strategies compliant with REACH Annexes VII–X, monitor laboratory studies, and ensure all test protocols meet OECD guidelines and GLP requirements.
4
Drafting Registration Application
Compile complete IUCLID dossiers including identity, physico-chemical properties, (eco)toxicology, environmental fate, exposure assessment, and Chemical Safety Report (CSR) for higher tonnages.
5
Submission to ECHA
Technical submission via REACH-IT, ensuring all mandatory fields are complete, dossier consistency is verified, and payment/administrative requirements are fulfilled.
6
Verification of Substance Uses
Continuous support after submission: monitor ECHA completeness checks, respond to requests for clarification, track downstream user obligations, and maintain compliance with evolving uses.
Support Continues After Submission
REACH compliance is an ongoing obligation. We provide post-registration support including dossier updates, tonnage band changes, new use notifications, and response to ECHA evaluation questions to keep your registration valid and compliant.
Understanding REACH
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is the cornerstone of EU chemical regulation, affecting thousands of substances and value chains.
What is REACH?
Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 requires manufacturers and importers to register chemical substances ≥1 tonne/year. REACH places responsibility on industry to demonstrate safe use and manage risks throughout the supply chain.
- Registration: Dossier submission to ECHA
- Evaluation: ECHA review of dossiers and substances
- Authorisation: Control of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)
- Restriction: Bans or limits on hazardous substances
Who is Affected?
REACH applies to a wide range of actors in the chemical supply chain:
- Manufacturers: Companies producing substances in the EU
- Importers: Companies bringing substances or mixtures into the EU
- Downstream Users: Companies using substances in formulations or articles
- Only Representatives: Non-EU manufacturer representatives
Cross-Cutting Legislation
REACH intersects with many EU regulations. Our expertise spans these interfaces:
- CLP – Classification, Labelling & Packaging
- BPR – Biocidal Products Regulation [See our BPR services]
- PPP – Plant Protection Products [See our PPP services]
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – Extended SDS for registered substances
Historical Deadlines
RRA has supported clients through all major REACH milestones:
- 2010: Substances ≥1000 t/y, CMRs ≥1 t/y
- 2013: Substances ≥100 t/y
- 2018: Substances ≥1 t/y (final deadline)
- Ongoing: New registrations, updates, SVHC authorizations
Our job does not end when the file is submitted. We remain available to respond to any requests for further information.
Our experts guide you through the different phases of drafting, submission and evaluation of your approval application for active substances.
RRA is at the heart of the deliberation process that will enable you to find the best strategy and achieve your goal.
Downstream User Obligations
If you use chemical substances in your operations, you may have specific REACH obligations beyond registration.
Compliance Verification
We help downstream users verify that their uses are covered by supplier registrations.
- Exposure scenario analysis
- Use condition verification
- Communication up the supply chain
- Chemical Safety Assessment (if needed)
Downstream User Registration
If your use is not covered, we support your own registration as a downstream user.
- Use-specific Chemical Safety Report
- IUCLID dossier preparation
- Downstream User (DU) registration
- ECHA submission and monitoring
Supply Chain Communication
Effective REACH compliance depends on clear communication between suppliers and users. We facilitate this dialogue, ensuring exposure scenarios, safety data sheets, and use conditions align across your value chain.
Navigate REACH with Expert Guidance
Contact our REACH specialists to discuss your substance registration, compliance verification, or downstream user obligations.