REACH

Overview

REACH is one of the most complex and far reaching Chemical regulations ever adopted by the European legislature. It applies to all chemical substances with obligations for all manufacturers in, and all importers to the European Economic Area as well as downstream users. The objectives of REACH are compatible with the industry’s commitment to Responsible Care and increasing public access to information on chemicals.

The impact of REACH on ExxonMobil

Registration Status

Candidate list of substances of very high concern for possible inclusion in authorisation process (October 2021)

Use communication summary

REACH in short

Details of importance for non-EU companies

In addition to the 27 EU Member States, REACH is incorporated in the EEA (European Economic Agreement) agreement, making it a regulation also in the 3 EEA countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway that are not EU members. Learn more

Disclaimer: These materials are a guide only and are not intended to provide in-depth regulatory or legal review that may be required to properly determine your company’s requirements under REACH. Regulatory and legal questions should be raised to an expert in the field and with legal counsel.