REACH

(R)egistration, (E)valuation, (A)uthorization and restriction of (CH)emicals

REACH implementation is starting now!
And SAFC can help you secure consistent and reliable delivery
for your chemical raw materials.

As your total supply chain partner, SAFC Supply Solutions can support you through your REACH compliance needs. SAFC's experienced compliance advisers will help you durably secure your supply chain in this evolving regulatory environment.

SAFC can ensure:

Continuity of supply
	Pre-registration for all SAFC supplied substances falling under REACH regulations
	Proactive tracking and forecasting of REACH ready material quantities based upon customers requirements for raw materials as they move through the development pipeline.
The widest range of substitute starting materials
	More than 100,000 products; 46,000 manufactured in house.
	Your best choice to meet new source, dual source or new starting material manufacturing requirements.
Expertise in regulatory compliance
	Our compliance experts can advise you through REACH Challenges.
	Worldwide supply chain and global presence
	Proven leadership in manufacturing, trading and chemical regulations implementation.
About REACH REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of CHemicals) is viewed as today's biggest regulatory change for the European chemical industry, as 30,000 existing substances have to be registered with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) by companies who manufacture or import them at one ton/year quantities or more.

Additional Information to learn more about REACH:
	SAFC® Total Support - We’ll give you a helping hand to meet the REACH challenge
	Your REACH Guide - Trust your raw materials supplier to help you with your REACH challenge
	Find up-to-date information from the European Commission on REACH implementation

REACH regulations primary objectives:
	Deliver benefits to human health and environment
	Reduce and rationalize animal testing
	Maintain and enhance competitiveness and innovation in the European chemical industry

	>>> Find up-to-date information from the European Commission on REACH implementation <<<

How can SAFC assist you in complying with REACH? ---

The Sigma-Aldrich REACH Commitment
	As a leading company in Life Science and High Technology, Sigma-Aldrich corporation intends to take all necessary actions under REACH in order to continue and expand the supply of our products in Europe. Sigma-Aldrich is in the process of pre-registering all substances that are in scope of REACH. At this time. there are no plans to discontinue offering any of our products because of the REACH regulation. If your require additional information about REACH and our corporate approach, please visit Sigma-Aldrich's site.