For non-EU chemical manufacturers and formulators selling into Europe, an Only Representative under EU REACH can be an effective way to simplify compliance and support continued market access. An Only Representative is an EU-based entity appointed to handle certain REACH obligations on behalf of a non-EU company. This can be especially useful when a business…
For non-EU chemical manufacturers, formulators, and exporters, understanding the role of an Only Representative under EU REACH is essential for maintaining access to the European market. If your company places chemical substances, mixtures, or certain articles into the EU, appointing an EU REACH Only Representative can help centralize compliance, reduce importer burden, and improve supply…
Under EU REACH, data submitted more than 12 years ago is no longer protected by compensation provisions, meaning new registrants may no longer be required to negotiate or pay data-sharing fees to the original data owners for the data that makes up many of the REACH registrations. Once this protection period expires, the data effectively…
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) play a critical role in chemical hazard communication. But if your organization manufactures, formulates, or distributes chemicals across multiple regions, you already know that SDS requirements are not the same everywhere. The U.S., EU, and UK each maintain their own regulatory frameworks—aligned in some ways, yet different enough to cause compliance…
Understanding the Role of an Only Representative under EU REACH The European Union’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation is one of the most comprehensive chemical regulatory frameworks in the world. Designed to protect human health and the environment, EU REACH places strict requirements on companies manufacturing or importing substances…