REACH Univar Commitment

REACH (The EU’s regulation for the ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals') is one of the most significant pieces of legislation to have been enacted in Europe. It will affect not only the chemical industry but also all users of chemicals – meaning that a very large part of Europe’s industry and retail businesses will be impacted by these regulations.

Univar has been involved in the REACH process for several years including working with FECC (European association of the chemical distribution and trading industry) and local industry federations to develop more practical but effective legislation. We will continue to push for its efficient implementation through the REACH Implementation Projects – RIPs.

By helping to define the rules, Univar is uniquely placed to monitor, advise and manage REACH compliance for our customers.

We are in permanent consultation with our suppliers regarding joint support for the products we will deliver under REACH. Our goal is for all the products we distribute to be carried through the REACH registration process. We will guide our customers at each step, in close partnership with our suppliers, to ensure that compliance with REACH can be managed effectively and smoothly.