What is the timeline for REACH?
June 2007: Entry into force of REACH.
June 2008: European Chemicals Agency becomes operational.
June 2008 to November 2008: Pre-registration of so-called phase-in substances.
November 2010: Registration deadline for substances in quantities of 1000 tonnes and above as well as carcinogens, mutagens and substances toxic to reproduction (CMR category 1 and 2) above 1 tonne/year and substances classified as very toxic to aquatic organisms (R50/53) above 100 tonnes.
June 2013: Registration deadline for substances in quantities of 100 tonnes and more.
June 2018: Registration deadline for substances in quantities of 1 tonne and more.
Voluntary registration prior to the deadline is of course possible. Registration dossiers can be submitted as of 1 June 2008.
New substances need to be registered before they are placed on the market. Their registration will start on 1 June 2008
