1. Slide 1 REACH An Introduction for the Non-EU Producers in the Softlines Industry (Textile, Clothing, Footwear) REACH Webinar
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3. Her role involves developing the range of REACH services to address the unique challenges faced by the client industries through close partnership with TÜV SÜD’s management system and chemical experts from the region.REACH Webinar Slide 2 Contact information: Connie Lau REACH Officer TÜV SÜD Hong Kong : +852 2443 3774 : ccchem@tuv-sud.hk
6. It places the responsibility onto the manufacturers, importers as well as downstream usersto ensure the chemicals that are put on the EU market do not adversely affect human health or the environment.
7. It aims to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of chemicals.
39. Customs boundaries EU 27 3 EEA Austria Germany Netherlands Belgium Greece Poland Bulgaria Hungary Portugal Cyprus Ireland Romania Czech Italy Slovakia Republic Denmark Latvia Slovenia Estonia Lithuania Spain Finland Luxembourg Sweden France Malta United Kingdom REACH Webinar Slide 10 Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
40. Customs boundaries EU 27 3 EEA Austria Germany Netherlands Belgium Greece Poland Bulgaria Hungary Portugal Cyprus Ireland Romania Czech Italy Slovakia Republic Denmark Latvia Slovenia Estonia Lithuania Spain Finland Luxembourg Sweden France Malta United Kingdom REACH Webinar Slide 11 Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland
41. Why does REACH concern me? REACH Webinar Slide 12 Customs Borders Upstream Non-EU Substance Manufacturer Non-EU Mixture Formulator Non-EU Article Producer EU Importer EU Retailer EU Distributor Downstream
42. Why does REACH concern me? Upstream Downstream REACH Webinar Slide 13 Customs Borders Non-EU Substance Manufacturer Non-EU Mixture Formulator Non-EU Article Producer EU Importer EU Retailer EU Distributor
44. Definitions Substance = Chemical Substance Substance in mixtures Substance in articles e.g. Washing powder e.g. Fabric e.g. Calcium chloride (A common household desiccant ) Substance in articles intended to be released Article – an object which during production is given a special shape, surface or design which determines its function to a greater degree than does its chemical composition e.g. Fabric with a microencapsulated chemical Slide 15 REACH Webinar
57. Substances in articles intended to be released#That are imported into the EU at ≥ 1 tonne / substance / year / legal entity must be registered. *Exemptions are listed in Article 2, Annex IV, Annex V of REACH regulation. # Registration is not required for the substances if they have already been registered by any registrant (not necessarily from the same supply chain) for the same specific use. Slide 21 REACH Webinar
58. WHO is eligible to register? Customs Borders Upstream Non-EU Substance Manufacturer Non-EU Mixture Formulator Non-EU Article Producer EU Importer EU Retailer EU Distributor Downstream Slide 22 REACH Webinar
59. WHO is eligible to register? Customs Borders Upstream Non-EU Substance Manufacturer Non-EU Mixture Formulator Non-EU Article Producer EU Importer EU Retailer EU Distributor Downstream Registration must be carried out by an Only Representative (OR). Slide 23 REACH Webinar
66. No later than 12 months before the relevant extended registration deadline Slide 26 REACH Webinar
67. Do I need to register? REACH Webinar Slide 27 Registration is a very expensive and lengthy procedure. If you think registration may apply to your products, it is highly recommended that you speak with an Only Representative who can help you correctly identify your obligations and also provide advice on the best options for minimising costs.
69. Restriction REACH Webinar Slide 29 Up until 30 May 2009: Directive 76/769/EEC - restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations.
101. SVHC SVHC - Substances of very high concern Slide 36 REACH Webinar
102. SVHC What is a Substance of Very High Concern? Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Toxic to Reproduction (CMR), category 1 or 2. Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) orvery Persistent and very Bioaccumulative (vPvB). Identified, on a case-by-case basis, from scientific evidence as causing probable serious effects to human health or the environment of an equivalent level of concern as those above (e.g. endocrine disrupters). Slide 37 REACH Webinar
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105. REACH Webinar Slide 39 SVHC, Candidate List and Annex XIV ECHA Draft Recommendation, Public Consultation, Member State Committee Opinion Member State / European Commission Submission Candidate List (Communication) (Notification) Annex XIV (Authorisation) SVHC Public Consultation, Decision by Member State Committee or Commission ECHA Recommendation, EU Legislative Procedure
106. SVHC – Obligation SVHC - Obligation Candidate List Communication along the supply chain Slide 40 REACH Webinar
107. The Candidate List At present, the Candidate List contains 38 SVHCs. These were announced on the following dates: REACH Webinar Slide 41
115. Seven dissenting countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway and Sweden Total weight of an SVHC Total weight of the article x 100% Slide 46 REACH Webinar
131. Authorisation REACH Webinar Slide 55 Although authorisation does not apply to imported articles, it may still be of commercial interest to a non-EU producer of softlines products to be aware of the development of SVHCs on Annex XIV.
132. Relevant URLs The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) http://echa.europa.eu/home_en.asp Member State national helpdesks http://echa.europa.eu/help/nationalhelp_contact_en.asp Candidate List http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_en.asp Annex XIV http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/annex_xiv_rec_en.asp Guidance Documents http://guidance.echa.europa.eu/guidance_en.htm REACH Webinar Slide 56