REACH is a regulation which was implemented by European Parliament across all member states.

The main objective of REACH is to improve the protection of human health and the surrounding environment. As well as to increase the competitiveness of European manufacturers.

All of the chemicals produced or imported to European Union have to be registered, including those which are ending up in the finished product, such as clothing, furniture or plastic.

Under REACH regulation you can have one of the following roles:

• ManufacturerIf you make chemicals in European Union, or even, if you make them just for export you still might have the obligations under REACH
• ImporterIf you import chemicals to EU, in substances, mixtures or end products you still might have some obligations under REACH
• Downstream UsersThe majority of companies are dealing with chemicals in some way or another, even without realising it. You might have some obligations under REACH
• Companies outside of EUThose companies which are registered outside of EU, are not obliged under REACH regulations, even when exporting products to the Customs Zone of European Union. The sole obligations lie with importers or the only-representative of non-EU manufacturer. However, it should be highlighted that companies registered outside of EU, can not register their products or chemicals under REACH and therefore would not be able to import their products or chemicals to EU without the EU registered company.

Pine Chemical Group has a vast experience in dealing with chemicals and importing them to European Union.

We have a specialist team, which deals with the REACH registration, and would be happy to assist you with your registration and offer advice and support if needed.

We can offer you the service of registering the product as a third party, official importer or as the only-representative.

Unlike other companies, we would not charge you an hourly rate, but a fixed sum. No hidden costs. No surprises. Just a partner you can rely on.

For more information, please contact us through the form or at info@pinechemicalgroup.fi.

If none of the above services suit your particular needs, please visit our Legal Services page.