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Business Benefits of EU chemical regulation

Author: Edgar Raymond
by Edgar Raymond
Posted: Jun 25, 2015

It is worth to take a look at a European Regulation called REACH, which aims to make the use and production of safe industrial chemicals, can create small and medium sized enterprises. (SME)

In Manchester, an enterprise sells PVC bands made without phthalate which is a substance that are added to plastics to make them more flexible, transparent or durable. One entrepreneur saw a good opportunity seeing that REACH might prohibit their use. He claimed that if he had to replace phthalates, he needs to be sure that he had to use something that has long sustainable future. This is similar to just side-stepping to another phthalate that could have the same kind of health issues. This was explained by Andy Douglas, Managing Director of Gemini Adhesive Group.

Those products that are produced by the company are very company that’s why they are well sealed and are used in schools and hospitals.

The products the company produces are used in schools or hospitals and have the advantage of being very sticky, therefore they are well sealed.

Their price is another competitive advantage. The bands are not more expensive which has strenghthen sales in this small business.

Andy Douglas further says, that the introduction of this product meant that we had to employ another seven staff, for distribution and for manufacturing product. This has increased turnover by 20% that is a million pounds per annum in money terms.

Business Planet travelled to Prague to meet one of the top European experts to learn more about the REACH legislation.

REACH is a European regulation for chemical products. Those industries that produce these substances must demonstrate now that their production is safe. In case of most dangerous substances, limited authorization is given. There are different phases for the system and the very first is their registration.

If you want a chemical substance on the market, you have to first register it. You are off the market, if you want to run your business without a REACH registration. This was narrated by Marko Susnik, Chemical policy advisor, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber & UEAPME ( European SME Association)

"Registering with REACH is what you have to do if you want to place a chemical substance on the market. If you want to keep your business running, without a REACH registration, you are off the market," explains Marko Sušnik, Chemical policy adviser, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber & UEAPME (European SMEAssociation). If you are affected by this regulation, you can contact the European Chemicals Agency otherwise you need to seek help from your national desk.

There you will be able to find different folders, different Q&As. Legal support is also provided to the entrepreneurs. Moreover, with their association, more doctoral to the point information is offered by their help.

According to Andy Douglas belief, the key to success is to understand the REACH regulations and taking advantage of free advice from experts looking for business opportunities using safe chemicals.

About the Author

Edgar is frequently engaged in developing valuable content for European Chemicals Agencies. He has consistently excelled in achieving his core interest to benefit people around the web.

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