Regulatory Services for Your REACH Authorizations
Alternatives to anticipate the restrictions on the use of your substances subject to REACH authorization.
Submit an Authorization Application for Your Hazardous Substances
Who is Concerned by REACH Authorization?
Contents of REACH authorization dossiers
The Authorization application is divided into three main sections:
- Chemical Safety Report: Identifies the risks (hazards and exposures) associated with the use of the substance.
- Alternatives Analysis: Assesses potential alternatives and the time required for substitution.
- Socio-Economic Analysis: Evaluates the economic impacts of banning and substituting the substance.
EcoMundo has achieved a 100% success rate for Authorization applications submitted since 2015, including those granted so-called “long” review periods (12 years).
Consortium Management or Joint Applications
To optimize costs, companies may choose to submit a REACH Authorization application as a consortium or through a joint submission.
- Create or join a consortium to prepare a common Authorization dossier shared by several entities.
- Optimize costs and resources by taking advantage of synergies between the uses of all members.
- Protect the confidentiality of each member’s information.
- Benefit from our close collaboration with ECHA experts.
Post-Authorization Compliance
Once REACH Authorization is granted by the European authorities, you must be able to demonstrate the compliance of your activities in the event of an inspection by national authorities (DREAL).
- Assessment of your compliance with the conditions and risk management measures specified in the submitted dossier
- Updates to the Authorization Dossier documentation
- Support for the implementation of risk management measures
- Renewal of the Authorization dossier (Review Report), if substitution is not feasible or if additional time is required
Anticipation & Regulatory Monitoring
We provide you with a regulatory monitoring service to support risk management within your industry:
- Continuous monitoring of regulatory developments affecting your critical substances
- Anticipation of product and process obsolescence
- Prioritization study on the regulatory trajectory of a substance
- Assessment of your uses within the Supply Chain
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Frequently asked questions
What is a REACH Authorization, and when is it necessary?
A REACH Authorization is a regulatory approval issued by the European Union for the use of particularly hazardous chemical substances (SVHC- Substances of Very High Concern). It is necessary when these substances are present in products beyond specified thresholds, and no safer alternative is available. Authorization aims to ensure strict control and encourage the substitution of the most dangerous substances with less harmful alternatives. The authorization list is included in Annex XIV of REACH and is available on the ECHA website.
How to obtain a REACH Authorization?
To obtain a REACH Authorization, a company must submit a request to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). This request must demonstrate that the use of the chemical substance is necessary, that risks are controlled, and that the search for alternatives is ongoing. ECHA evaluates the request in collaboration with EU member states before making a decision on authorization.
What are the alternatives to substances subject to REACH Authorization?
Alternatives to substances subject to REACH Authorization are replacement solutions that pose lower risks to human health and the environment. Companies are encouraged to actively seek and adopt replacement substances when possible, promoting a transition to safer options. This approach helps reduce dependence on concerning chemical substances and promotes sustainability in chemical use.
