Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

As of May 31, 2008, the European REACH (regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) applies to all chemical substances produced or imported within the European Union. This means that only substances registered by the manufacturer or importer under the REACH regulation are authorized in cosmetic products intended for sale on the European market. Moreover, as importer of a finished product, you are also considered an importer of all ingredients/substances contained in it and may need to register them. This REACH obligation applies to almost all types of products including Cosmetics, Detergents, Biocides, Room fragrances, etc…. (Medicinal, Food or Feed products are excluded)

Details on the requirement for finished cosmetic products can be found in this article on our Blog.

Since the core principle of the REACH regulation is “no data, no market”, it can have a significant impact on compagnies, including cosmetic brands in that the trading of products whose REACH traceability has not been approved can be refused. BIORIUS offers support to all members of the cosmetic market supply chain (ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, brands and distributors) to assess and fulfill their REACH obligations.

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REACH services for finished products

Biorius can help you assess and manage your REACH responsibilities for your cosmetic, detergent, biocide or room fragrance products as well as your communication with other members of the supply chain in order to ensure regulatory compliance.

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Substance registration services

If you need to register substances under REACH, BIORIUS can help you create and manage your submission dossier and can assume the role of your “Only representative”.

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Other EU Services

In addition to services typically applied to cosmetic products, BIORIUS can help you with many other regulatory processes and obligations:

• REACH
  Evaluation, update of dossier, compliance check, restriction
• Notifications
  Poison centers, SVHC in articles or Prior Informed Consent (PIC)
• CLP classification & MSDS  creation
• Labeling
• Brexit management