REACH Resources for ILMA Members

ILMA member companies are now facing new challenges regarding REACH and GHS. The EU initiative for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of CHemicals (REACH) is a complex registration process for all manufacturers and importers of chemical substances that will result in significant registration fees and possible testing costs.

This page has been provided as a resource for all members regarding REACH. ILMA Members are encouraged to check this page periodically for important updates.

Statement of James M. Inhofe Hearing: Full Committee hearing entitled, “Oversight on EPA Toxic Chemical Policies.”

Proposed Fee Structure for Registration

1. There are no fees to be paid to ECHA for preregistration of substances. These fees apply to registration activities that will occur for some substances as early as 2009.

2. Basic Registration Fees are per substance per registrant. Note that if you use an Only Representative that fee is charged to the Only Representative. If Only Representative has more than one client for the substance, this fee should be split among clients.

The Politics are Over, Now the Hard Work Starts

Guidance documents from the European Chemical Agency (ECHA)

• Latest Interpretation of 'Only Representative' Responsibilities — Cover Letter

• Latest Interpretation of 'Only Representative' Responsibilities — Q&A

• Draft Guidance Document on Preregistration and Data Sharing

• ECHA Homepage for REACH

• Frequently Asked Questions on REACH by Industry

• Website for Final Guidance Documents

• Q&A Document July, 2007

• List of Guidance Documents and Current Status

Important Information for Automotive Supply Chain

• ACEA Homepage for REACH

• ACEA Guidance on REACH

Information from the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC)

• REACH Industry Preparation Letter No 5

• REACH Industry Preparation Letter No 4

For more information on REACH and its impact on ILMA members, please contact the Association's Regulatory Counsel, Adam Cramer at (202) 386-7671 or SHERA Consultant Rich Kraska at (216) 470-7280.