Chemical safety

Part of the European Union's mission is to improve well-being of its citizens, among others by ensuring safe use of chemicals. One of the most significant regulatory measures governing the use of chemicals in the EU, is the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of and Restriction Chemicals (REACH) Regulation (No 1907/2006) which came into force on 1 June 2007. REACH aims to improve the protection of human health and the environment through the better and earlier identification of the intrinsic properties of chemical substances. REACH also aims to ensure the free circulation of substances in the internal market and to enhance innovation and competitiveness.