EEB and WWF critical evaluation of REACH Impact Assessment
REACH has been designed to establish a more uniform, more transparent and safer
management of chemicals in the European Union. Unacceptable chemicals are to be
identified and gradually substituted for safer alternatives, implementing the precautionary
principle. At the same time REACH should enhance the functioning of Europe’s
internal market, creates a level playing field, fosters innovation and increases the competitiveness
of businesses.
REACH requires manufacturers and importers to register and provide safety information
– within 11 years – on approximately 30,000 existing chemical substances which
have been on the market for more than 25 years. Moreover, manufacturers and
importers – acting together with downstream users – must analyse and communicate
the use-related risks entailed by their substances. The Commission estimates that these
requirements will cost companies a total of around 2.3 billion euros during the 11-year
implementation period. Further expenses for industry caused by these costs are judged
by the Commission to be ”very limited”, whereas REACH will contribute to significant
business benefits such as enhanced innovation, improved worker safety and enhanced
competitiveness of the chemical industry, as well as significant health cost savings.
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