Below is a list of links to ECHA's website which you may find useful.
- Getting started with chemicals – Identify your role in the supply chain (SME's) - ECHA website
- The Navigator tool - ECHA website
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DISTRIBUTOR - Do you store and distribute chemicals and/or finished products? - ECHA website
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BIOCIDES SUPPLIER OR USER - Do you handle biocides? - ECHA website
ECHA Guidance in a Nutshell
For easier accessibility ECHA has produced shortened versions of the REACH Guidance Documents.
These documents explain in simple terms the main elements of the full guidance with a quick overview and explanation of any implications for businesses.
Topics covered include:
- requirements for substances in articles
- scientific research and development, product and process orientated research and development
- registration
- identification and naming of substances under REACH and CLP
- data-sharing
- compliation of safety data sheets
- downstream users
- chemical safety assessment
Please note they are shortened versions and it is advisable to consult the full REACH guidance if you have any doubt.