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As one of the most complex chemical regulations in the world, compliance with EU REACH often requires expert input and strategic planning to guarantee continued access to the market. 

In many regions, regulatory requirements demand manufacturers and importers gather key data on the properties of their chemical substances to ensure chemicals on the market can be adequately assessed. This doesn't just apply to products used in industrial processes but also to products we use in our everyday lives. EU REACH in particular places a burden of proof on businesses to identify and manage the risks associated with substances placed on the market. 

Why is EU REACH compliance important?

Compliance with EU REACH allows companies to:

• Access the market of the European Union and  European Economic Area (EEA)

• Prove that their products are safe to use for the environment and human health

• Demonstrate commitment to high regulatory standards and supply chain security

• Assess hazards and identify risks associated with the substances

• Communicate information on safe use and general advice for users

How can we help?

At Yordas, our team of scientific and technical experts work with a trusted global network of Contract Research Organisations (CRO’s) to offer a full range of services to meet the ever-evolving demands of EU REACH. These include:

Data Gap Assessment

• Integrated Testing Strategies

• Physicochemical testing

• Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Fate and Behaviour testing

• Hazard, Exposure and Risk Assessment

• Managing Testing: selecting a CRO, reviewing study plans, monitoring progress, finalising study reports

• Selecting appropriate test methods for your substance - e.g. OECD Test Guidelines, GLP vs non-GLP, specific methods for nanomaterials

• Support with ECHA Decisions on Dossier and Substance Evaluations

• Explore alternatives to testing or using non-animal test methods

Paired with our in-house expertise, Yordas can provide full technical and regulatory support including:

• Ensuring the commissioned labs comply with our rigorous supplier evaluation process

• Communicating with the labs to organise quotations, contracts and provide regular updates

• Ensuring the testing commissioned is fit for purpose (through communication with labs and the regulators as required

• Reviewing study plans against guidelines and requirements

• Discussing amendments as needed throughout the study

• Providing interpretation of results and detailing their impact on the registration as a whole

• Reviewing draft and final study reports (including those for method validation, preliminary studies and main study)

Additionally, Yordas offers global support and customised solutions for clients wishing to gain authorisation of biocides (active substance and product formulations).

Next Steps 

With over 10 years of experience in EU REACH Registrations for a broad range of substances (mono-constituents, UVCBs, nanomaterials), including Substance and Dossier Evaluation, Yordas has a proven track record in generating new data for regulatory submissions. If you wish to discuss how our team can help your business solve your unique chemical testing and analysis challenges, send us a message.

To learn more about our REACH services, click here. For more insight into our Biocide services, visit us here.