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What is REACH?
REACH is the European regulation that requires all manufacturers and importers of chemical substances, including mixtures, in volumes of more than one tonne per year, to register these substances with ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency, based in Helsinki).
The European REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals), which came into force on June 1, 2007, has the main objective of improving knowledge of the many chemical substances in circulation. Manufacturers, users and importers of these substances located in the EU must comply with REACH testing.
Information sharing under REACH
The REACH analysis requires manufacturers to identify and assess the risks associated with the production, use, and disposal of chemical substances. They must also communicate this information to the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) and to their customers in the supply chain. Compliance with REACH ensures that chemical substances are used safely throughout their lifecycle, from production to disposal.
Which substances are concerned?
All substances are covered, including natural substances, organic substances and metals, as well as those used in industrial processes and those found in mixtures or articles. Here are the main categories of substances concerned by REACH analysis for use in the European Union:
- Chemical substances used on their own or in mixtures in various industrial processes or consumer products, such as paints, inks, detergents, or textiles.
- Finished products: articles that contain chemical substances as an integral part of their structure (clothing, furniture, electronic equipment) are concerned. If these articles release chemical substances under certain conditions, these substances must be registered.
- Substances of very high concern (SVHC), including toxic, carcinogenic, and CMR, PBT and vPvB substances, due to their danger to human health or the environment.
- Substances subject to authorization or restriction, because of their hazardous properties, or requiring specific authorization for certain uses, or subject to a ban on being placed on the market.
- New chemical products: any new chemical substance placed on the EU market must be registered before being marketed.
Why carry out REACH analysis in a laboratory?
REACH analysis is essential for manufacturers not only to comply with legal requirements but also to protect human health, preserve the environment, manage risks effectively, encourage innovation, and maintain access to the European market. The information collected concerns in particular the physicochemical properties, and the toxicological assessment of substances. Obtaining and validating this data requires carrying out a REACH test.
Here is why it is essential for a manufacturer to carry out a REACH analysis:
Legal compliance: the REACH regulation requires companies that manufacture, import or use chemical substances in the EU to ensure that these substances do not harm human health or the environment.
Access to the European market: for a company to market its products containing chemical substances on the European market, it must demonstrate its compliance with REACH.
Risk management: REACH analysis helps manufacturers identify, assess and manage the risks associated with the use of chemical substances in their production processes, and throughout the supply chain.
Responsabilité environnementale : En évaluant l'impact environnemental des substances chimiques, les industriels peuvent prendre des mesures pour réduire les émissions nocives, améliorer la gestion des déchets et promouvoir une production plus durable.
Innovation: REACH analysis encourages industries to seek and develop safer alternatives to hazardous substances. This can lead to innovation in products and production processes, providing a competitive advantage.
FILAB supports you in the REACH analysis of your substances
For more than 30 years, our FILAB laboratory has had the experience and the specific analytical equipment to support companies in the analysis of their substances and new materials, through tailor-made support.
From REACH analysis to R&D, the FILAB laboratory offers multisector expertise to meet several types of REACH analysis requests.
Our analysis services in accordance with REACH regulations
Chemical composition analysis of a substance as part of a REACH dossier
Analysis and determination of halogens including bromine
to learn more
BERPC website (Bureau d'Evaluation des Risques des Produits et Agents Chimiques):
Website of Atout Reach (UIC organization dedicated to advising and supporting companies affected by REACH)
Website of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)
Did you know?
FILAB supports its clients in the development of new chemical formulations, for example CMR substances. For many years now, FILAB has been called upon to identify formulations, products or materials that may contain CMR chemical substances according to the REACH definition.
We provide our industrial clients with our R&D expertise and experience, enabling them to integrate more efficient, more environmentally friendly and safer formulations into their industrial processes.
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Why entrust your REACH analysis to the FILAB laboratory?
A REACH analysis often involves a quality, regulatory or industrial decision. FILAB combines suitable analytical methods, expert interpretation of the results and a documented quality framework to produce data that your teams can use.
An expert at your side
Regulatory expertise managers
Clément Boenard and Barbara Beauvais support REACH analysis projects.
An expert at your side
Regulatory expertise managers
Clément Boenard and Barbara Beauvais support REACH analysis projects.
Our approach in 4 steps:
- Discussion of your issue and constraints.
- Proposal of a suitable analytical protocol and a quote.
- Execution of the analysis and expert review of the results.
- Delivery of a detailed, actionable, and traceable report.
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Where to find us and how to contact us
FILAB is a physical laboratory located in France, independent and accredited. All the contact details below allow you to verify our identity and submit your request.
FILAB Laboratory
Ecoparc Dijon Bourgogne
80 rue Jean-Louis Auguste Petitjean
21850 Saint-Apollinaire, France
Tel. +33 (0)3 80 52 32 05
FAQ
Why is REACH analysis important?
The REACH analysis is important because it is designed to protect people and the environment from the risks associated with chemical substances. It makes it possible to:
- Identify chemical substances that may cause health problems or impact the environment, and regulate their use safely.
- Help companies prove the safety of their products: Manufacturers, importers, and distributors must provide information on chemical substances to their customers in order to ensure the safe handling, processing, and use of these products throughout the supply chain.
- Help consumers better understand chemicals. REACH analysis require companies to provide information on the chemical substances present in their products, enabling consumers to be better informed about potential risks and make more informed choices.
Who is affected by REACH analysis?
REACH applies to all companies that produce or import chemical substances in quantities greater than one tonne per year. They must register with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Companies that use chemical substances in the course of their business (for example, chemical manufacturers, production companies, downstream users) must also take steps to ensure the safe use of these chemical substances, in compliance with the provisions of REACH.
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A highly qualified team
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
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A complete analytical facility of 5,200m²
Tailor-made support
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