Sustainable Chemistry: REACH Registration Process

The EU’s REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 came in to force nearly 20 years ago and has been evolving ever since then. One key principle of REACH is “no data, no market” which places obligations on chemical manufacturers and importers to identify and manage their risks throughout the lifecycle. Those companies manufacturing or importing chemicals at 1 tonne/year or more (on their own, or in mixtures or articles), must submit a Registration dossier to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – without this, they may not be able to access the market. To date, nearly 23,000 unique chemicals have been registered with ECHA. 

Date: Wednesday, 18 June, 2025
Time: 9:00 EDT / 16:00 BST

This webinar provides a practical overview of the steps involved in the Registration process, specifically for existing substances, also known as “Co-registration”. We provide estimates on costs and timelines for each step, highlighting where issues can occur and delays can be anticipated and avoided. 

We also explore the various exclusions and exemptions that may be applicable to certain chemicals and that should be assessed before jumping in to a Registration. 

Note, the Lead Registration process for new and novel chemicals will be covered in a future webinar, although some of the steps are very similar. 

Key takeaways

• A clear understanding of the practicalities of REACH Registration for existing chemicals 
• Guidance on identifying exemptions from Registration 
• Estimates on costs and timelines to help budget and plan 
• Advice for downstream users who may be reliant of suppliers to register their chemicals 

Watch the recording:

Speaker

Fabrizio Saladini

Associate Director