Zaltbommel, NL December 10, 2010 — REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals) is the EU legislation for the chemical industry. Effective June 2007, REACH has replaced all EU legislation relating to chemical substances and is being phased-in across the whole industry chain over the next 10 years.

As a global chemical design company, SACHEM is focused on the compliance obligation of REACH in order to continue the supply of our products in Europe. SACHEM has pre-registered products and imported substances that we supply to our customers. Below are recent updates regarding regarding our REACH readiness program at SACHEM:

Effective November 2010, SACHEM Europe B.V. has been appointed as Only Representative (OR) for SACHEM’s production locations in Asia and USA. SACHEM Europe B.V. will assume all responsibilities and meet all obligations related to pre-registration and have the intention to complete in due time before the relevant deadline the registration for the substances, which are imported in the European Union (EU) by your company in order to take advantage of the transitional periods granted under REACH, which will allow your company to import the products. [Read more]

SACHEM Registration & Use Communication Strategy. The registration of substances under the REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006) requires the identification and exchange of end-use information between supplier and their downstream users.  [Read more about SACHEM’s approach]

Effective December, 2010, the implementation of the harmonized global label system (GHS/CLP) will affect datasheets and product labels of products you receive from SACHEM. [Read more]

SACHEM Europe B.V. is part of SACHEM, Inc., a global specialty chemical company. SACHEM, Inc. delivers highly pure, precise and innovative chemical solutions designed to solve the most demanding and challenging applications. For over 60 years SACHEM has provided chemical solutions and services to customers in key markets including electronics, advanced ceramics, biotechnology, starch modification, polymers, catalysts, pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals.  Based in Austin, Texas, SACHEM’s expanding worldwide operations include manufacturing and research facilities in North America, Europe and Asia with a global service network and presence spanning over 30 countries.

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