To assist manufacturers and importers with the implementation of the new EU REACH chemicals regulations on June 1, German chemicals supplier BASF is expanding its portfolio to include a new service. As part of its Success sustainability service, BASF will pool its competence in the area of product safety to offer consulting services and support in the implementation of REACH.

The range of services will extend from status quo analysis and employee training sessions on pre-registration to all areas of registration and approval.

“Manufacturers are interested in knowing which of their substances are subject to the new chemicals regulations. Anyone who imports chemicals for use in formulations wants to know what requirements must be met before such chemicals can be imported into the EU. And users want to know what information they have to provide to manufacturers,” said Dr. Andreas Kicherer, head of the Success team at BASF. “For this reason, our experts first analyse whether and how the given company is affected by REACH. In a second step we work together with our customers to identify their special requirements in order to develop the right solutions. In this way we get our customers ready for REACH, which also ensures our own success.”