what is the REACH implementation timeline?

• December 2006 - REACH compromise package adopted

• June 1, 2007 - REACH legislation entered into force

• 1H 2008 - European Chemicals Agency established

• June 1 2008 - Pre-registration commences

• December 1, 2008 - Pre-registration closes

• February 2009 - Pre-registered substances published by the Agency.
SIEFs created.

• 1Q 2009- Chemical Agency recommends priority substance for
authorization

• December 1, 2010 - Registration closes for substances
manufactured or imported in Europe above 1000 tonnes per year
and some other substances*

• 2012 - Authorization process anticipated to commence

• June 1, 2013- Registration closes for substances manufactured
or imported in Europe between 100 and 1000 tonnes per year

• June 1, 2018- Registration closes for substances manufactured
or imported in Europe between 1 and 10 tonnes per year

100 T/y if R50/53 and 1 T/y if CMR cat. 1&2