ECHA provides feedback on succesful REACH applications

ERJ staff report (DS)

Helsinki -- Most companies who succesfuly won REACH registration did not use consultants to help them prepare the applications, but 40 percent did, according to research published by EChA, the European Chemicals Agency charged with implementing  REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals) legislation.

In July 2011, ECHA conducted a survey with companies who had successfully submitted a registration under REACH. The survey aimed to learn about the companies' experiences in preparing and submitting registrations and to identify areas in which the Agency could improve its services. Almost 900 companies responded to the survey; over 21 percent of the companies that registered their substances under REACH. The majority of responses came from large companies based in Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France and Spain. The share of SMEs (46 percent) having responded to the survey was significantly higher than their proportion among registrants.

The survey revealed interesting findings. For instance, 40 percent of companies prepared their dossiers with the support of consultants. According to the companies, the most important reasons for outsourcing the work were a limited capacity within the company or the desire to minimise the administrative burden within the company.

With regard to the registration costs, the respondents indicated that the largest expenses were related to the registration fees, the collection of necessary information and consultancy services. The answers about the importance of various aspects in preparing for 2013 deadline showed that it is essential to have a sufficient knowledge of English as the language in which nearly all SIEFs are conducted, to nominate the Lead Registrant early, and to train staff on REACH / registration procedures.

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