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  • Membership Terms and conditions
    REACHReady Guide

    REACHReady Membership Terms and Conditions

    2024-09-25T13:52:00Z

    PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. They will apply to all persons who subscribe to any REACHReady Gold service through the REACHReady website, email, post, or by phone and will supersede any previous terms and conditions.

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    REACHReady Guide

    Article 26 Inquiries - GB and EU REACH

    2024-09-25T09:41:00Z

    Although those used to the REACH Registration process will be familiar with the use of IUCLID software and the procedures to follow, UK based companies who have been able to rely on DUINs or who need to import into the UK for the first time, or who are helping EU customers with EU REACH to allow export, may be facing the need for Registration for the first time.

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    REACHReady Guide

    An introduction to Article 26 Inquiry

    2024-09-25T09:36:00Z

    The aim of REACH is to improve the protection of human health and the environment. In order to understand the risks of chemicals and know how to use them safely, the intrinsic hazardous properties of those substances must first be identified. 

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    Guidance

    Deciding whether to apply for authorisation

    2024-09-24T14:40:00Z

    Seeking authorisation will be a time-consuming and expensive process, and there are no guarantees that an application will be successful. Our guidance will show you what to do.

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    Guidance

    What to do when a substance appears on the Authorisation List

    2024-09-24T14:35:00Z

    This short document explains briefly how Authorisation might affect you if you supply products containing substances that end up in Annex XIV to REACH and which actions you may need to take, depending on your role in the supply chain.

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    Guidance

    REACHReady template letters

    2024-09-24T13:21:00Z

    Many of our subscribers have asked us to draft letters they can send to their contacts addressing the key questions about responsibilities under REACH and CLP.

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    Guidance

    Understanding the Safety Data Sheet Changes

    2024-09-24T13:21:00Z

    Safety data sheets (SDS) have been around for a long time and they serve as a key communication tool for supply chains. Suppliers provide SDS to industrial and professional users to ensure they have accurate information on hazards, risks and their management; recipients of the SDS use the information to ensure safe use on site, and to prepare their own SDS for any onward supply of chemicals.

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    Guidance

    Communication in the supply chain

    2024-09-24T13:21:00Z

    REACH is complicated enough without customers and suppliers asking questions that are irrelevant, incorrect or unnecessary. This extra administrative work can waste time for everyone, especially as suppliers do not want to appear uncooperative towards their customers.